Human Resources Associate

Wittington Investments, Limited Greater Toronto Area, Canada (Hybrid)

Role Overview

Reporting to the Managing Director, People & Culture, the HR Associate will be responsible for administration and support to HR programs, systems, and initiatives. This individual will work in a highly collaborative team environment that is client-focused, values driven and supports growth and development.

Role Responsibilities

Human Resources Administration & Communication

• Supporting leaders and Human Resource Business Partners with the implementation of operational projects and recurring annual activities such as salary review, talent review, succession planning, and performance management. Manage administration and implementation of various human resources programs such as Tuition Reimbursement, Milestone Service Awards, and Employee Recognition. Work collaboratively across multiple departments and be the HR liaise between payroll, benefits, IT, and other support teams Coordinate special projects and other initiatives such as employee engagement, compensation planning and other projects as required. Assist in the resolution of sensitive employee issues, research answers, and make inquires of HR-related issues. Distribute notifications to internal business partners for employee changes (e.g., new hires, departures, etc.). Create employee documents, including Employment Agreements and employee letters related to compensation or job changes. Support with drafting and sharing internal employee communications. Post resources to the company intranet site.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Assist in full cycle recruitment- sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates. Manage job requisitions within Workday to ensure job descriptions are up to date and posted to appropriate job sites. Use LinkedIn and various recruitment tools and techniques to source and attract top talent Assist in scheduling and booking interviews. Coordinate onboarding of new employees; includes compliance with regulations, procedures, and programs (i.e., systems access, benefits, payroll, etc.).

Reporting & Workday

• Assist in maintaining HR data integrity and accuracy in the Human Resources Information System – Workday. Data entry into Workday in relation to job changes, compensation changes, leaves of absence, etc. Provide guidance, direction, and support to employee inquiries related to the Workday recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, leaves of absence, payroll, and benefits administration. Work with HR Team and partners to launch updates and projects in Workday. Prepare ad hoc and scheduled reports for internal partners and senior leaders. Analyze data, to draw meaningful conclusions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related discipline. 3-5 years’ experience in a similar capacity. Previous experience working within investment management, advisory or professional services is desirable. Good working knowledge of a range of HR functions (HR, payroll, benefits, talent, etc.) and how they interrelate. Proficient working knowledge of HRIS (HR Information Systems) and employee database software. Strong verbal and written communication skills, translating HR technical information for the target audience from senior leaders to operators. HR Certification/ CHRP Designation or working towards one is consider an asset. Highly proficient / Intermediate in Microsoft Office Suite, in particular Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel (Comfortable using: V LOOK UP, Pivot Tables, Charts and Graphs). Previous experience with Human Resources Information Systems, Workday is highly desirable. Experience creating HR Dashboards would be considered an asset. Highly organized, strong analytical skills, and superior attention to detail. Highly motivated and resourceful self-starter, requiring little direction. Role Overview

   

  Reporting to the Managing Director, People & Culture, the HR Associate will be responsible for administration and support to HR programs, systems, and initiatives. This individual will work in a highly collaborative team environment that is client-focused, values driven and supports growth and development.

   

  Role Responsibilities

   

  Human Resources Administration & Communication

   

  Supporting leaders and Human Resource Business Partners with the implementation of operational projects and recurring annual activities such as salary review, talent review, succession planning, and performance management. Manage administration and implementation of various human resources programs such as Tuition Reimbursement, Milestone Service Awards, and Employee Recognition. Work collaboratively across multiple departments and be the HR liaise between payroll, benefits, IT, and other support teams Coordinate special projects and other initiatives such as employee engagement, compensation planning and other projects as required. Assist in the resolution of sensitive employee issues, research answers, and make inquires of HR-related issues. Distribute notifications to internal business partners for employee changes (e.g., new hires, departures, etc.). Create employee documents, including Employment Agreements and employee letters related to compensation or job changes. Support with drafting and sharing internal employee communications. Post resources to the company intranet site. Recruitment & Onboarding

   

  Assist in full cycle recruitment- sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates. Manage job requisitions within Workday to ensure job descriptions are up to date and posted to appropriate job sites. Use LinkedIn and various recruitment tools and techniques to source and attract top talent Assist in scheduling and booking interviews. Coordinate onboarding of new employees; includes compliance with regulations, procedures, and programs (i.e., systems access, benefits, payroll, etc.).  

   

  Reporting & Workday

   

  Assist in maintaining HR data integrity and accuracy in the Human Resources Information System – Workday. Data entry into Workday in relation to job changes, compensation changes, leaves of absence, etc. Provide guidance, direction, and support to employee inquiries related to the Workday recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, leaves of absence, payroll, and benefits administration. Work with HR Team and partners to launch updates and projects in Workday. Prepare ad hoc and scheduled reports for internal partners and senior leaders. Analyze data, to draw meaningful conclusions. Qualifications

   

  Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related discipline. 3-5 years’ experience in a similar capacity. Previous experience working within investment management, advisory or professional services is desirable. Good working knowledge of a range of HR functions (HR, payroll, benefits, talent, etc.) and how they interrelate. Proficient working knowledge of HRIS (HR Information Systems) and employee database software. Strong verbal and written communication skills, translating HR technical information for the target audience from senior leaders to operators. HR Certification/ CHRP Designation or working towards one is consider an asset. Highly proficient / Intermediate in Microsoft Office Suite, in particular Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel (Comfortable using: V LOOK UP, Pivot Tables, Charts and Graphs). Previous experience with Human Resources Information Systems, Workday is highly desirable. Experience creating HR Dashboards would be considered an asset. Highly organized, strong analytical skills, and superior attention to detail. Highly motivated and resourceful self-starter, requiring little direction.