Human Resources Specialist

Ascendion; Canada; Remote; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an HR Specialist to support managers and employees in various HR-related cases. This role involves advising on employment regulations, preparing job descriptions, and managing personnel records. Join a vibrant community where innovation thrives, and your contributions can make a real difference. With a focus on inclusion and opportunity, this position offers a chance to work remotely while being part of a dynamic team dedicated to transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients. If you are passionate about HR and want to elevate lives through your work, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (9-10 days/hours)

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in HR with strong communication skills in French and English.
• Knowledge of Quebec employment law is a huge advantage.

Responsibilities

• Advise on employment regulations and benefit policies.
• Prepare job descriptions and salary scales.
• Assist in maintaining personnel records.

Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Knowledge of Employment Law

Mentoring Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field

5-7 Years Customer Service Experience

Tools

MS 365

Excel

Outlook

CRM Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

This range is provided by Ascendion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

Talent Specialist @Ascendion | Engineering to elevate your Life

About Ascendion:

Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.

Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life

We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:

• Build the coolest tech for world’s leading brands
• Solve complex problems - and learn new skills
• Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
• Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience

Experience a community of change makers!

Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.

About the Role:

Position: HR Specialist

Location: Remote

Summary:

The purpose of this team is to support managers and employees with various HR-related cases, by coaching on low performance management, handling employee relations such as conflict resolutions, managing involuntary termination process, liaising with external counsel for post-termination negotiation, etc.

Top Skills required:

• Minimum 5+ years experience with strong oral and written communication skills in both French and English (huge advantage for those with knowledge of Quebec employment law).
• Minimum 5+ years experience with MS 365, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Minimum 5+ years experience with CRM tools.

Job Responsibilities:

• Advise managers and employees on state and federal employment regulations, collective agreements, benefit and compensation policies, personnel procedures and classification program.
• Evaluate job positions, determining classification, exempt or non-exempt status, and salary.
• Prepare occupational classifications, job descriptions and salary scales.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining personnel records and handbooks.
• Prepare reports, such as organization and flow charts, and career path reports, to summarize job analysis and evaluation and compensation analysis information.

Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Knowledge of legal policies and procedures related to hiring practices (i.e., equal employment opportunity and affirmative action).
• Knowledge of benefit and pay-scale systems.
• Basic mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
• Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience required.
• 5-7 years customer service related experience required.

Salary Range:

$70,000 - $75,000 Annually - Factors that may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [09-10 days/hours of paid time off]

Want to change the world? Let us know.

Tell us about your experiences, education, and ambitions. Bring your knowledge, unique viewpoint, and creativity to the table. Let’s talk!

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Human Resources

Industries

Technology, Information and Internet