Human Resources Specialist

Job Description:

We are seeking a Human Resources Specialist who will be responsible for carrying out the human resources, payroll and benefits administration functions of the firm.

About Us: 

Zeifmans has been providing value-added accounting, assurance and tax services since 1959, bringing decades of successful experience, unique and insightful counsel, and real-world cost efficiencies to its many clients.  Our reputation for excellence is based on the strength of the relationships we form and nurture with our clients.  Our firm’s values are defined by our client focus – our success is measured by our clients’ success. 

Zeifmans is a member of Nexia International, ranked among the world’s top ten accounting organizations.  Our affiliation with Nexia has meant that we are positioned with the experience and expertise required to provide professional service that is on a global level.  Some of our fellow members of Nexia International with whom we cooperate on international engagements are Cohn Reznick and Clifton Larson Allen (US) and Ebner Stolz (Germany).

Duties and responsibilities will include:

• Administer the full employment cycle from recruitment through off boarding
• Coordinate employee performance management and compensation systems
• Administer payroll and benefits
• Assist with annual benefits program review
• Manage compliance with employment legislation
• Maintain the firm’s human resources policies and procedures, updating as required to comply with changes in legislation and firm policies
• Maintain staff skills inventory and gap analyses
• Maintain professional staff accreditation records
• Administer human resources management, talent and succession development strategies, practices and processes
• Manage health and safety and wellness program initiatives
• Act as confidential resource to all levels of staff and management in a diverse environment, responding to general inquiries, problems or process concerns (written or oral), either one-on-one or in group formats
• Exercise discretion and judgment with regards to highly confidential and sensitive issues and materials
• Assist in the selection, design, implementation and maintenance of the firm’s human resources management solutions, including acting as a system super user
• Produce statistical reports for management when needed
• Liaise with firm management and social committee on employee engagement and culture initiatives
• Other duties as required

Qualifications:

• CHRP or CHRL designation
• Human Resources, Payroll and Benefits administration experience (at least 5 years), ideally in a professional services environment
• Knowledge of legislation pertaining to employment in Ontario
• Thorough understanding of HR best practices, talent management concepts, strategic programs and Human Resources Management Systems
• Ability to maintain, in strictest trust, confidential information
• Excellent communication and presentations skills
• Be able to work independently, have strong organizational abilities
• Excellent computer skills and strong attention to detail