Human Resources Specialist

Environmental Services Association of Alberta; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit, An Earth Services Company is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to join our Calgary, AB team on a full-time temporary 20-month contract. You will support HR Manager with recruitment, onboarding, payroll and benefits, and policy administration to service multiple business lines.

The ideal candidate brings a post-secondary HR diploma and at least 5 years of progressive HR experience, including full-cycle recruitment, with strong communication and discretion.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma in HR or equivalent with HR experience
• 5+ years progressive HR experience including full-cycle recruitment
• 2+ years payroll experience or oversight
• Experience developing policies, procedures and safe work practices
• Document control experience is an asset
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Attention to detail and excellent time management
• Proficient in MS Office; HRIS experience preferred
• Professional and discreet when handling confidential information

Responsibilities

• Support HR Manager with full-cycle recruitment: postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, reference checks
• Collaborate with Managers to identify strategic recruiting approaches
• Build relationships with candidates during selection
• Onboard new employees and ensure a positive onboarding experience
• Assist with offer letters, contracts and related documents
• Respond to HR inquiries and interpret policies and programs
• Maintain and update HR records and databases
• Provide payroll/benefits backup support
• Coordinate leaves, disability management and benefit administration
• Support performance management, employee relations and policy administration
• Assist with HR reporting, audits and continuous improvements
• Support HR Manager with administrative tasks and special projects

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Professional discretion

MS Office proficiency

HRIS experience

Education

HR-related diploma/education

Tools

Microsoft Office

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, 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 Information

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.

We appreciate your interest in working with Summit. Due to the volume of applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

This position will remain open until suitable candidates are found.