Human Resources Representative

Canadian Blood Services; Dartmouth; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Dartmouth is seeking a Human Resources Representative - Payroll for a hybrid role. The successful candidate will provide guidance on HR policies and administer employee benefits while working 40% onsite. Ideal for those with a post-secondary education in HR and experience in payroll and HRIS systems. A strong focus on effective communication and analytical skills is required, along with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

4 weeks vacation

Annual performance award up to 5%

Comprehensive health and dental package

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee discounts and wellness program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years related experience in Human Resources or Payroll.
• Experience in a unionized environment is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of collective agreement provisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on HR policies and programs.
• Manage pay related changes according to collective agreements.
• Administer pension and benefits programs.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Customer service

Analytical and problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Human Resources or related field

Tools

SAP

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Please note this role will work in a hybrid environment. The successful candidate must be located near a Canadian Blood Services site and will be working a mixture of on-site and off-site work based on the parameters for our operations to meet the needs of our donors, our staff and our communities. Currently, employees are expected to have an in-person presence for at least 40% of their work time. This requirement may vary depending upon circumstances.

Overview

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Regular Full-time Human Resources Representative - Payroll to join our dynamic Talent Programs team.

About the role

The Talent Programs team oversees recruitment, talent development, and employee engagement initiatives to ensure a capable workforce that supports Canadian Blood Services’ mission and vision as well as implementing HR policies and programs that adhere to regulatory requirements.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing guidance and support to employees on HR policies, HR programs, benefits, pension and pay related provisions of multiple collective agreements and the terms & conditions of employment. You will maintain information in relation to employee life cycle events within the Human Resources Information System (HRIS), ensuring the integrity of the data and adherence to best practices. You will also partner with Talent Management and peers to ensure implementation of new or changing programs / provisions that are supported and incorporated into internal practices, managed within the HRIS system as appropriate, and provide guidance to employees and managers on their application / eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Drawing on your effective communication and interpersonal skills, you will be the first point of contact for general inquiries and provide information on matters related to Human Resources policies, programs, and procedures; pay and quota related provisions of collective agreements and terms of conditions. You will also support members of the People, Culture & Performance team in the area of Labour and Employee Relations.
• Leveraging your attention to detail and strong analytical and problem-solving skills, you will apply diversified and complex procedural rules / processes in support of employee changes including new hires, internal movements, leaves of absence, return to work, layoff and recall, termination, and retirement.
• Utilizing your excellent organizational and prioritization skills, you will manage pay related changes in accordance with collective agreement provisions and non-unionized compensation guidelines.
• Effectively administer pension and benefit programs in accordance with plan and legislated criteria. You will maintain databases, gather information and generate reports as prescribed by the collective agreements.
• Harnessing your excellent customer service skills, you will support and guide management on Human Resources programs, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications and education

• Completion of a post-secondary level education in Human Resources, Payroll, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years related experience related to Human Resources, Payroll and / or supporting an HRIS system, preferably SAP.
• Previous experience providing employee support for pay related inquiries and benefits / pension administration.
• Previous experience working within a unionized environment will be considered an asset.
• The role requires a strong knowledge of multiple collective agreement provisions relating to pay and employee entitlements.
• Experience in MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

What we offer you

• 4 weeks\' vacation.
• Annual performance award up to 5%.
• Comprehensive health and dental package.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.

What you can expect

• This role will work in a hybrid environment with requirements to be onsite at Canadian Blood Services location 40% of the time / 2 days of the week.
• You will work Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.

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