Human resources specialist

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor’s degree

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Hybrid

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

Work setting

• Government administration
• Consulting firm
• Financial management/services

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
• Evaluate daily operations
• 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
• Mediate labour disputes and grievances
• Oversee the classification and rating of occupations
• Research and prepare occupational classifications, job descriptions and salary scales
• Administer benefit employment equity and other human resources 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
• Provide customer service
• Conduct performance reviews
• Propose improvements to methods, systems and procedures
• Evaluate work environments, programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP)

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Union representation
• Employment equity
• Labour relations
• Human resources
• Job analysis and evaluation
• Compensation and benefits
• Wage analysis

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large workload

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available