Human Resources Specialist

Summary

The HR Specialist will provide comprehensive HR support across various HR functions including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, benefits administration, and compliance. This is an integral role to the business acting as a people and culture champion and helping to create and support excellent employee experiences for Blue Northers.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources Activities:

• Address employee inquiries regarding company programs, benefits, and other HR-related matters.
• Assist in tracking and reporting HR metrics, including employee engagement and satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies, aligning HR processes with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and update employee records, track performance reviews, and manage documentation for leaders.

Talent Acquisition, Retention and Development:

• Support recruitment efforts, including job postings, applicant screening, interview coordination, and offer preparation.
• Manage the onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure smooth transitions, including paperwork, system access, and exit documentation.
• Conduct new hire orientations and training to facilitate seamless integration into the company.
• Maintain training materials to ensure they align with company policies and business needs.
• Support performance management processes, including goal setting, evaluations, and feedback.
• Assist leaders in addressing performance-related issues and implementing appropriate corrective actions.
• Help leaders identify training needs and coordinate ongoing learning and development opportunities to enhance employee skills, foster growth, and retain high-potential talent.
• Support the implementation of employee recognition programs to foster engagement and retention.

Payroll and Benefits Administration:

• Provide back-up support for managing and administering the semi-monthly payroll system for both Canadian and US employees.
• Oversee and administer the health and dental benefits and retirement programs.

Internal Communications:

• Support internal communication efforts to ensure clear and consistent messaging across the organization.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties as required.

Job Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in an HR role, preferably as a generalist.
• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.
• CHRP designation or working towards it.
• Excellent interpersonal skills: a person who listens well, respects diversity of opinions, and has an open, clear, and proficient verbal and written communication style.
• Impeccable attention to detail for documentation and data entry.
• Able to demonstrate discretion and integrity with the highest level of confidentiality.
• Proven ability to manage multiple and conflicting priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge and experience using HRIS (BambooHR, 15Five), MS Office 365, SharePoint.
• Working knowledge of federal and provincial legislation and employment law, including knowledge of Employment Standards Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Pay Equity Act, Canada Labour Code, employment contracts and terminations, employer obligations, misconduct in the workplace, common law, and HR trends and issues.
• Experience in HR management disciplines including but not limited to employee relations, talent management, performance management, organizational development, total rewards, HR systems, and recruitment.
• Great relationship-building skills with the ability to develop and nurture positive relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Highly self-motivated but also a team player capable of performing with broad general direction and minimal oversight.