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HR Specialist - Recruitment and Benefits

Employer
CAS OF SDG
Location
Cornwall, Ontario
Salary
start from $70,000 per year
Closing date
Sep 12, 2021

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Function:

As a team member in the Human Resources Department, the Recruitment, Benefits and Compensation Specialist will report to and assist the Director of Human Resources in the management of portfolios related to Recruitment, Benefits, and Compensation. 

The Recruitment, Benefits and Compensation Specialist is expected to promote the organization’s vision, mission, values of Respect, Integrity, Diversity, Inclusivity, Equity, Anti-Oppression, Anti-Racism, Professionalism and Accountability. 

This position is responsible for planning, developing, implementing and maintaining efficient labour relations and effective programs related to benefits, compensation, and internal and external recruitment that will address the organization’s recruitment and staffing requirements and will promote and support equality, inclusivity and diversity as part of the culture of the organization, and will ensure these programs are aligned with the Organizational Strategic Plan.

This individual will ensure all rules and regulations pertaining to the Ontario Employment Standards Act, and other relevant Acts, are respected.  This individual must demonstrate a strong ability to plan, organize and analyze as well as lead by demonstrating the ability to influence others.  Furthermore, the employee will be discreet and maintain the confidentiality of all employee information.

Operational Responsibilities

  1. Maintains an adequate number of staff to ensure quality of delivery services to youths and families by:
  • Consulting with the Director of Human Resources to develop innovative recruitment and retention strategies that will ensure a sound staffing plan to fill organizational needs efficiently and effectively, including French Language Services requirements and representation of equity seeking groups. diverse populations.  This includes maintaining the full-time equivalency report and ensuring a qualified pool of candidates is readily available to avoid hiring delays.
  • Developing, implementing and evaluating strategies to recruit diverse and qualified staff through targeted advertisement, campaigns at appropriate educational institutions, research of relevant diverse job search web sites and Internet resources.
  • Representing the Society at community and school organizations for career fairs or information sessions as needed.
  • Liaising with a broad network of external contacts to support the Society’s recruitment initiatives including educational institutions, diverse community organizations, government sponsored hiring programs and various organizations in the private and public sector.
  1. Oversee the operations required for the recruitment and selection process by:
  • Effectively managing the internal and external recruitment and selection process for all levels of positions in accordance with the applicable Collective Agreement, Society Policies and Procedures and employment legislation.
  • Overseeing the electronic posting process within the HRMS system for selection of internal and external candidates and manage applications by screening resumes and candidates in order to make recommendations for interviews.
  • Participating in the outline and review of the interview questionnaires centered mostly on Motivation Based Interviewing and join the hiring panel for the selection of qualified and diverse candidates.
  • Making effective recommendations to the Director of Human Resources regarding the suitability of candidates based on the interview results, evaluation, and verification of all relevant applicant information.
  • Making employment offers to prospective employees, ensuring appropriate documentation is received, and establishing salaries within the parameters of negotiated and Society set salary scales.
  • Overseeing and administering all human resource transactions and employee documentation for new hires and appointed employees in the Human Resources Management System (HRMS) including proper correspondence and offer letters.
  1. Administers Compensation and Benefit Programs by:
  • Leading the management and administration of all employee benefits including cost analysis and cost saving opportunities.
  • Maintaining positive relationships with all benefits carriers.
  • Managing the Society’s pension plan in accordance with the parameters of the plan and the Pension and Benefits Act.
  • Contracting to provide benefit plans which give the most value to employees within allowable resources.
  • Administering programs related to compensation

 

 

  1. Other related responsibilities include:
  • Overseeing the Employee Orientation program and the registration of new hires to the provincial New Worker Training – Pathway to authorization by OACAS.
  • Providing interview feedback to internal candidates for the purposes of career development.
  • Ensuring the security and accurate maintenance of all files and data related to employee information including record management and the (HRMS).
  • Creating yearly reports on recruitment activity, turnover rates and average length of employment with the Society for Senior Management, the Board and OACAS.
  • Updating and maintaining Employment Policies and directives as required by changes in legislation or the newly bargained collective agreement.
  • Administering all retirements from the Society.
  • Performing exit interviews for staff leaving the Agency and informing the Director of Human Resources should any concerning information be revealed
  • Managing the Society’s Recognition program.
  • Other related duties as requested by the Director of Human Resources.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree or college diploma related to the functions of this position.
  • Minimum of three to five years of experience in a recruitment role including experience developing, implementing, and evaluating policies, initiatives and programs; also, minimum of three to five years of experience in various functional areas of Human Resources including Labour Relations and Benefits Administration.
  • Certification as a Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) is necessary.
  • Preference will be given to those who identify as First Nations, Inuit and Métis; African-Canadian/Black heritage; or other racially marginalized persons who meet the educational requirements or who have equivalent education and experience.

ABILITIES:

  • Demonstrated ability to identify systemic barriers to equity and anti-oppressive practices and apply this lens to the HR work.
  • Knowledge, experience, and understanding of the culture, history and current issues/oppression experienced by First Nations, Inuit and Métis; those of African-Canadian/Black heritage; and other racially marginalized persons in our community.
  • Knowledge of First Nations, Inuit and Métis history, people and communities and a demonstrated ability to engage with the communities.
  • Strong understanding of First Nations, Inuit and Métis culture, heritage and traditions, and a commitment to developing the highest quality culturally appropriate service
  • Excellent communication in both official languages (French and English) is a strong asset.
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office:  Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Internet programs as well as HRMS systems.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of labour relations and must show good judgement in applying organizational policies and procedures as well as the current collective agreement.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of employment legislation such as the Ontario Employment Standards Act, as well as other related legislation (such as Human Rights and the Occupational Health & Safety Act).
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the OMERS pension plan, rules, and regulations.
  • Demonstrated affinity with numbers and strong ability to work within a multi-service team.

 

 

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