Human Resources Assistant

Human Resources Assistant - Skyjack Plant 1 
 

Reporting to the HR Manager you will assist the facility HR team in an entry level position supporting all areas of Human Resources including employee relations, staffing, recruitment, training, data entry, benefits, and leaves. 

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday in office (and plant floor support), overtime and shift flexibility when required 

Performance Expectations

• Process, verify and register documentation relating to personnel activities such as staffing, recruitment, training, hourly performance evaluations, leave of absences and benefits, follow up with employee absences 

• Prepare and process employee separation confirmations and related documentation

• Conduct exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations

• Arrange for advertising or posting of job vacancies, assist in screening and rating of job applicants in coordination with cross functional departments 

• Arrange and schedule in-house and external training and review training needs based on job specific requitements 

• Complete administrative functions (schedule training, complete LOEs, filing paperwork, electronic filing, benefits LTD payment tracking, ID badge printing, process invoices and reimbursements, HRIS system changes) 

• Full Onboarding/Recruitment: post job requisitions in HRIS and Internally where applicable, screen resumes, interview, create job offers

• Prepare orientation packages for new hires / transfers / contract workers

• Conduct orientation presentation for newly hired employees in a group setting including reviewing policies, procedures and assisting with completing new hire documentation for payroll 

• Process benefit enrolment and terminations in applicable systems (health benefits, Pension and GRSP) 

• Maintain and update employee records in HRIS (Oracle) 

• Plan and coordinate employee length of service celebrations and other company events

• Compile and prepare reports relating to personnel activities and events 

• Administrative support for the Joint Health and Safety Committee 

• Social Committee Representative (planning employee events and selling tickets) 

• Perform other duties/projects as assigned
   

Credentials

• Degree or diploma in Human Resources Management 

• Able to demonstrate knowledge or current Employment Legislation 

• Advanced skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook (HRIS is an asset)

• One to two years of administrative experience (Human Resources specific is an asset) 

• Working towards a CHRP designation is an asset

• Ability to support Skyjack Plant 1 and the Skyjack Kitchener Facility 

• Work Schedule: Monday to Friday in office (and plant floor support), Overtime and shift flexibility when required 
   

Desired Characteristics

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks based on urgency and deadlines 

• Flexible and adaptable

• Strong attention to detail 

• Strong oral and written communication skills 

• Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills 

• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is an asset

What Linamar Has to Offer

• Competitive Compensation

• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc. 

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• Sustainability Counsel 

• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities. 

• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Skyjack

Skyjack supplies construction rental companies globally with quality engineered, simple, and reliable access and telehandler equipment. Initially started as a scissor lift manufacturer in 1985, and has grown to become a world leader in the general Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) industry.

As a dominant player in a consistently evolving industry, Skyjack employees thrive on absorbing new information and have a thirst for continuous improvement in their professional selves. In 2002 Skyjack became a part of the Linamar Corporation and has since been able to leverage strategic partnerships and use the guidance of their parent company to rapidly change the face of the access industry.

Every aspect of the company is deeply rooted in Skyjacks safety initiatives as this can be an extremely challenging industry. Skyjack prides itself on being simply reliable and easy to do business with. This mission extends to the relationships with customers, suppliers, and employees.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet the full requirements for this position.­

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.

Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request