Human Resources Coordinator

Vancouver Aquarium Careers; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An animal conservation organization in Metro Vancouver is seeking a dedicated HR professional to manage key functions including recruitment, employee relations, and performance management. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Human Resources and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include managing HR records, providing support during recruitment, and ensuring comprehensive HR policy implementation. A commitment to confidentiality and strong communication skills are essential for success in this role. Competitive hourly wage from $22 to $32 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years HR related experience required.
• Experience developing and delivering human resources initiatives.
• Knowledge of BC Employment Standards & BC Human Rights Code.

Responsibilities

• Manage all key HR functions including recruitment and employee relations.
• Conduct exit interviews and ensure offboarding formalities are completed.
• Assist the HR team in scheduling interviews and training sessions.

Skills

Human resources principles

Oral and written communication

Recruitment support

Confidentiality handling

Education

Degree or diploma in Human Resources

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

UKG or Workday HRIS

Job description

Overview

Vancouver Aquarium, one of the many properties owned by Herschend Family Entertainment, prides itself on working towards bringing families closer together and to creating memories worth repeating. Our Core Values – greatly exceeding guest expectations, serving others, creating emotional connections, constantly improving – give us purpose and guidance.

The position is responsible for facilitating all key HR functions and programs including recruitment, employee relations, employee benefits, and performance management with the objective of contributing towards the efficient service delivery by the HR department.

Accountabilities

• Actively engage with employees and assist on HR matters while ensuring strict confidentiality when handling sensitive issues.
• Maintains HR records by keeping accurate, up to date employee files including contracts, performancereviewsand benefits forms.
• Maintains the human resources information system (HRIS).
• Provides recruitment support for managers and leaders by assisting in creating job postings, conducting interviews, referencechecks and issuing job offers.
• Leads delivery of New Hire Orientation and coordinates other steps in the onboarding process.
• Tracks expiration dates for work contracts and permits and follows up on renewals to ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
• Assists the HR team in scheduling interviews and training sessions.
• Assists the HR Manager in periodic review of HR policies and in publishing HR dashboards.
• Ensures the employee handbook is kept up to date by making revisionsasnew policies and procedures come into effect.
• Reviews and maintains the HR intranet site.
• Conducts and documents exit interviews and ensures all offboarding formalities are completed.
• Undertakes special assignments or projects as assigned by Director, Human Resources.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Human Resources.
• Minimum of 2 years HR related experience.
• Experience developing and delivering human resources initiatives.
• Knowledge of human resources (recruitment and retention, performance management & employee relations) principles, policies, and practices.
• Knowledge of BC Employment Standards & BC Human Rights Code.
• Experience developing Job Descriptions, HR policies and organizing training and orientation sessions.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of UKG or Workday HRIS is preferred
• CPHR designation preferred
• Superior oral and written communication

Provisos

• Occasional weekend availability is necessary to ensure comprehensive HR support for our operation, which runs seven days a week.

Salary Range

$22 to $32 per hour