Human Resources Coordinator

Company Information

Farber is an independent business advisory firm that provides practical solutions to complex financial and operating problems. We have a reputation for responsiveness and a track record of helping our clients achieve their objectives and overcome challenges.  

We successfully partner and work with the leadership of North American companies, their advisors, lenders and other professionals. Our diverse team of business-savvy professionals operate seamlessly to provide services across the areas of restructuring, financial, human capital, and consulting.

With offices in Toronto, across Ontario, Calgary and Vancouver, Farber is positioned to advise businesses across Canada. Our global alliance extends our reach and provides opportunities in North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and beyond, reflecting the increasingly global nature of business. Established in 1979, Farber continues to grow by fostering an unparalleled collaborative approach and by actively aligning interests with our clients.

Making business work better, together.

Position Summary

We are looking for a Human Resources Coordinator to join our Firm.  You will be an integral member of the HR team supporting the Vice President, Human Resources and Senior HR Generalist, to achieve department objectives and successfully meet the day-to-day HR needs of the organization.  You will provide administrative support, coordinate staff events and training, assist with recruiting and onboarding and participate in special HR projects. You will possess a certificate in Human Resources Management and have 3 to 5 years of experience in a Human Resource support role.

Major Responsibilities

• Conduct new employee orientations
• Maintain and administer employee records in Dayforce
• Maintain the firms Employee Handbook and make necessary change/updates
• Support preparing and updating policy changes to existing policies based on new employment legislation, including the AODA
• Coordinate and set up meetings
• General HR administration including all HR and employee files
• Assist with the annual employment engagement survey
• Provide support to the continued roll out of Farber’s Performance Management process by participating on the Task Force Committee
• Organize monthly staff lunches and town hall meetings, for the Sheppard office and other locations as required
• Administer and manager the quarterly employee recognition programs
• Post job advertisements and screen incoming resumes and candidates via telephone as see fit
• Participate in the implementation of a new HR software systems and programs
• Provide off-boarding assistance by drafting notifications to IT, staff, deactivating employee profiles in our HRIS and coordinating exit interviews
• Maintain CATS HR resume database and deploy for department use for recruitment
• Coordinate and maintain compliance record of staff training for WHMIS, Occupational Health and Safety, workplace violence and harassment and AODA via HR Downloads
•  Participate in the Joint Health and Safety Committee, scheduling meetings, maintaining and participating the monthly inspections
• Take an active role in employee engagement initiatives including coordinating employee social activities, working with the Vice President of Director, Senior HR Generalist and other stakeholders to execute successful events
• Conduct HR related research on a variety of topics, when required and coordinate resource library for employees (EAP, benefits etc.)
• Assist with education training/tracking and research for staff and coordinate in-house training
• Coordinate annual Flu Clinic and Take your Kids to Work day programs
• Utilize MS Dynamics to prepare data and reports on numerous variables as requested
• Other administrative duties and ad-hoc duties as assigned

Skills and Experience

• Self-starter who is successful in working independently and as part of a team and comfortable with taking the initiative
• Excellent attention to detail
• Trustworthy and able to ensure and preserve confidentiality
• Strong command of the English Language – both written and verbal
• Professional and effective communication skills (including telephone demeanor and face-to-face)
• High internal customer service ethic when working with employees, managers and senior members of staff
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Organized
• Strong time management skills
• Comfortable with Technology and all MS office products

Education and Qualifications

• 3-5+ years experience working in either a HR coordinator role, or an administrative role.
• Must have a Human Resources Management Certificate
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office Applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
• Proficiency working with Human Resource Information Systems
• Great written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to secure, protect, and maintain confidential company or customer information
• Detail oriented, highly organized, and ability to work under high pressure environments is required

Remuneration

Competitive salary, profit sharing and benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Farber Financial and its entities will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.