Human Resources Specialist

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Administer staff consultation and grievance procedures
• Coordinate the activities of the HR department in order to ensure they meet the organization’s goals
• Direct and control daily operations
• Direct staff
• Evaluate daily operations
• 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
• Advise managers and employees on the interpretation of human resources policies, benefit programs and collective agreements
• Mediate labour disputes and grievances
• 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
• 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
• Respond to employee questions and complaints
• Hire, train and supervise staff
• Organize staff consultation and grievance procedures
• Oversee payroll administration
• Provide customer service
• 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
• Arrange schedules

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP)
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Human resources software
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Project management software
• Electronic mail
• Internet

Area of specialization

• Labour relations
• Human resources
• Compensation and benefits
• Wage analysis

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Basic security clearance
• Confidential security clearance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

• 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

• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits