Human Resources Specialist

SUMMIT; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit, An Earth Services Company, is seeking a highly motivated Human Resources Specialist to join the Corporate Services Division in Calgary or Lloydminster, AB. This 20-month contract role reports to the HR Manager and supports multiple lines of business within Summit.

The role covers recruitment, onboarding, payroll support, policy development, HR reporting, and confidential employee relations. A post-secondary HR diploma and at least five years of progressive HR experience are required.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma in Human Resources or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years progressive HR experience including full-cycle recruitment
• Minimum 2 years payroll experience or oversight
• Experience with developing and implementing policies and safe work practices
• HRIS experience or implementation knowledge is an asset
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and discretion

Responsibilities

• Assist HR Manager with full-cycle recruitment: posting, sourcing, screening, scheduling interviews, reference checks
• Identify strategic methods of recruiting talent with Managers and Strategic Partnerships
• Build relationships with candidates during selection process and onboarding
• Onboard new employees and support positive onboarding experiences
• Assist HR Manager with offers, employment contracts, and related documents
• Respond to employee inquiries on policies, HR programs, and procedures
• Maintain and update employee records and databases
• Provide backup payroll and benefits support
• Coordinate leaves, disability management, and benefits administration
• Support performance management, employee relations, and policy administration
• Assist HR Manager with HR reporting, audits, and process improvements
• Support various administrative duties and special HR projects

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

HRIS experience

Attention to detail

Time management

Discretion/confidentiality

Education

Post-secondary HR diploma

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

SUMMIT, An Earth Services Company is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our Corporate Services Division as a Human Resources Specialist based out of our Calgary or Lloydminster, AB office. (Competition #26-07-0758). This position reports to the Human Resources Manager and is part of a team that provides support to multiple lines of business within Summit, An Earth Services Company. The successful candidate will be employed as a full-time temporary employee on a 20-month contract, with the possibility of extension.

Job Duties:

• Provide support to the Human Resources Manager with full cycle recruitment, including but not limited to, creating job postings, sourcing candidates, screening resumes, phone screening candidates, scheduling and conducting interviews, and completing reference checks
• Work with Managers and Strategic Partnerships to identify strategic methods of recruiting talent
• Act as a point of contact and build influential candidate relationships during selection process
• Onboard new employees and support the delivery of a positive onboarding experience
• Assist the HR Manager in preparing offer letters, employment contracts, and other documents
• Respond to employee and department enquiries as they relate to Human Resources, including interpretation of company policies, procedures, and HR programs
• Maintain and update various database and employee records
• Provide backup support for Payroll and Benefits
• Coordinate employee leaves, disability management, and benefit-related administration
• Support performance management, employee relations, and policy administration
• Assist with HR reporting, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist the HR Manager on various administrative duties and special projects as needed

You will be supported by the entire Summit organization which consists of a dynamic team of Professional Engineers, Geologists, Biologists, Chemists and Agrologists, technical administrators, business development, human resource and health and safety professionals, and an in-house IT department.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary diploma from a recognized institution related to Human Resources or an equivalent combination of education and relevant Human Resources experience
• Minimum 5 years’ experience of progressive Human Resources experience, including full-cycle recruitment
• Minimum 2 years of payroll experience or oversight
• Experience with development and implementation of new policies, procedures, and safe work practices
• Experience with document control and development is an asset
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate keen attention to detail as well as strong time management and organizational skills, with a proven ability to prioritize and multitask to consistently meet deadlines
• Proven computer skills/proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.
• Previous HRIS experience required, experience with HRIS implementation, system configuration, or process improvements is considered an asset
• Exhibits a positive, courteous, respectful and helpful attitude to clientele, co-workers, and management
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion

Company Info:

Summit, An Earth Services Company has become the industry leader in the environmental services sector with operations in Canada, the United States, and Australia. Our company focuses on offering turnkey environmental management solutions to clients across various industries.

Summit’s vision is to build a great company with exceptional people to preserve and restore our natural environment.

If your passion and experience align with this vision, then Summit is for you! Visit our website, www.summitearth.com, for job postings.