Human Resources Specialist

Work setting

• Construction
• Construction industry
• Consulting firm

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 staff
• Evaluate daily operations
• 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
• 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
• Advise senior management
• Respond to employee questions and complaints
• 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

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

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

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• Information technology
• Database software
• Internet

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Client focus
• Reliability
• Values and ethics
• Ability to multitask

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available