human resources specialist

Government of Canada; Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization located in Oakville is seeking an HR professional to manage consultation procedures and oversee departmental activities. This role requires at least 5 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, and involves both in-person and remote work. Candidates must demonstrate excellent communication skills, the ability to multitask, and knowledge of HR software. Benefits include health plans, bonus opportunities, and paid time off for volunteering.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Free parking available

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in HR or related fields.
• Experience in managing HR policies and programs.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Administer staff consultation and grievance procedures.
• Assign projects and coordinate HR activities.
• Plan and control budget and expenditures.
• Train staff and oversee development strategies.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Client focus

Ability to multitask

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Human resources software

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Windows

MS Word

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

Hybrid

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

Work setting

• Finance and insurance

Budgetary responsibility

• $500,001 - $1,500,000

Responsibilities Tasks

• Administer staff consultation and grievance procedures
• Assign projects to subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labour relations and employee relations
• Coordinate the activities of the HR department in order to ensure they meet the organization’s goals
• Direct and control daily operations
• Direct staff
• Motivate staff
• Plan and control budget and expenditures
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Plan, develop, implement and evaluate human resources policies and programs
• Review HR projects to assure compliance with laws and regulations
• Train staff
• Advise managers and employees on the interpretation of human resources policies, benefit programs and collective agreements
• Establish and implement policies and procedures
• Oversee the classification and rating of occupations
• Plan, develop and implement recruitment strategies
• Research and prepare occupational classifications, job descriptions and salary scales
• Administer benefit employment equity and other human resources programs
• Manage contracts
• Co‑ordinate employee performance and appraisal programs
• Manage training and development strategies
• Oversee the analysis of employee data and information
• Research employee benefits and health and safety practices and recommend changes
• Oversee development of communication strategies
• Oversee the preparation of reports
• Advise senior management
• Respond to employee questions and complaints
• Hire, train and supervise staff
• Liaise with management, union officials and HR consultants
• Negotiate collective agreements on behalf of employers or workers
• Organize staff consultation and grievance procedures
• Oversee payroll administration
• Recruit and hire staff
• Manage knowledge
• Coaching
• Conduct performance reviews
• Propose improvements to methods, systems and procedures
• Evaluate work environments, programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury
• Recruit and hire workers and carry out related staffing actions
• Plan schedules, goals and objectives
• Develop policies, standards and guidelines
• Recruit, organize, train and manage staff

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Human resources software
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• Information technology
• Internet

Area of work experience

• Reports and records

Area of specialization

• Human resources
• Job analysis and evaluation
• Compensation and benefits

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Own vehicleWilling to travel
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast‑paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large workload
• Large caseload

Own tools/equipment

• Computer
• Printer
• Internet access
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Values and ethics
• Ability to multitask
• Accountability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On‑site amenities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Travel insurance