Human Resources Associate

Human Resources Associate

Role Overview

The Human Resources Associate will drive the HR Generalist and Administrative functions for a growing professional services firm headquartered in George Street downtown Toronto and based in our offices on a 5 days a week basis providing accountability for flawless execution and superior internal client service.

Responsibilities:

·       Plan, Schedule and Manage the onboarding of new staff members.

·       Display role-model business acumen and communicate Company tasks, assignments, policies and procedures with clarity.

·       Assist in scheduling recruitment interviews and testing.

·       Prepare recruitment reporting documents and status updates for managerial review.

·       Management of accurate and fulsome data and documentation in the firm’s HRIS.

·       Oversight of the company vacation, sick day, flex time and bereavement day tracking.

·       Prepare business visa and coordinate any work permitting documentation with relevant authorities.

·       Assist in workplace investigations to ensure compliance with policies, laws and regulations.

·       Oversee the company drug testing compliance program and ensure that staff are adequately credentialed for the work they perform.

·       Help to coordinate the bi-annual performance evaluation process.

·       Coordination of ‘value excellence’ programs to reward employees for their contributions to the success of the firm.

·       Support in maintaining a professional and polished Toronto head office (kitchen, meeting rooms, etc.).

·       Perform other duties and ad hoc projects as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Skills Required:

·       Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, or a related discipline.

·       6 + years of HR experience and CPHR qualified.

·       Experience in a consulting firm or professional services environment will be considered an asset.

·       Superior people-management ability with demonstrated experience managing a junior team.

·       Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

·       Proficient user of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook).

·       Experience using SAP Concur or other Expense Management software is an asset. 

·       Experience using a Bamboo HR HRIS suite is an asset.

·       Experienced and proficient in using a variety of telecommunication platforms (i.e., conference calls, video conferencing, web meetings, etc.)

·       Ambitious and proactive.

·       Intelligent and open-minded.

·       Works with a sense of urgency .

·       Highly sociable, courteous, and professional.

·       Detail-oriented and disciplined in self-review.

·       Ability to manage competing demands and priorities.

·       Assertive and confident to work with strong personalities.

·       Embraces problem solving challenges and opportunities.

·       Proven experience in leading HR initiatives.

·       Good understanding of change management principles and practices.

·       Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate at all levels.

·       Experience working in diverse cultural and geographical settings.

·       Demonstrated ability to drive best practices and innovation in the HR domain.