This position supports varied aspects of human resource management for employees including but not limited to HRIS, pension and benefits administration, employee recognition programs, onboarding and recruitment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintains electronic records for employees in HRIS as well as updates and maintains the employee self service tool within the application.
- Updates HR documentation including organizational and seating charts, job descriptions, employee handbook and department manuals.
- Administers group benefit programs including employee inquiries, invoicing, coordination of changes and ensuring appropriate communication with employees, other departments and benefit providers as needed.
- Administers diverse pension plans including communication with relevant parties, processing retirements or survivor benefits, preparing annual statements, regulatory filing and audits.
- Coordinates internal Community Involvement Committee and initiatives.
- Supports Coordinator, Recruitment & Employment and Coordinator, Communication when required.
- Other projects, initiatives and duties as required.
Skills, Abilities and Experience:
- Post-secondary education with a concentration in Human Resources.
- A graduate certificate in Human Resources Management preferred.
- Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or Certificate of Proficiency in Employee Benefits (CEB) preferred.
- 3-5 years experience in a human resources generalist role.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
- Effective communication skills (verbal and written).
- Excellent organization, planning and prioritization skills.
- A high degree of initiative and drive to problem solve and create efficient and effective processes.
- Able to create and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders across the organization.
- Confidentiality, discretion and diplomacy on all business matters.
- Excellent multi-tasking and attention to detail skills
- Highly motivated and works well in both a team environment and independently with minimal supervision.