CDS HR Specialist CAN

Advantage Solutions•Ottawa, ON

25d•CA$52,608 - CA$65,760•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Specialist manages projects relating to assigned human resources functions. This role is responsible to create, maintain and update records related to associate information such as personal data, compensation, benefits, tax data, performance reviews and evaluations, termination dates and reason for termination. The HR Specialist will also provide information to associates regarding policies and address a variety of issues while providing general support for the business units and leadership teams. The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today. Position Summary The Specialist Human Resources provides HR generalist services to internal clients including, but not limited to compensation, benefits, and payroll expertise through our internal HRMS system and US partners and CA; employee relations/performance management coaching with our managers; staffing/manpower planning with our Recruiter; succession planning; employee development; compliance and legal processes; policy development and interpretation; disability management and other project work on a National Level. Clients include Sales Division, IN Marketing Division, Shoppers Events, Shoppers Marketing, Retail Division, and Head Office employees.

Requirements

Must be fluent in French and English (verbal and written)
Minimum of three (3) years' experience supporting the Human Resources department.
Post-secondary education in Human Resources or a related field.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point and Access)
3-5 years’ experience at a Human Resources Specialist level
Experience with multi-unit and corporate clients
Experience in Agency, Retail, CPG, or services industry required
Demonstrated experience with Employment Standards across provinces
Experience working with line management in a generalist capacity
Strong communication and relationship building competency
Ability to work independently
Strong problem-solving and decision making competencies
HRMS and excel computer skills at an intermediate/expert level
Oracle HRMS
Excel spreadsheets
Compensation Workbench
Internal Training Software

Nice To Haves

CHRP or CHRL Designation is a plus
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
CHRP designation attained or in progress
Active Member of Provincial HR Association
Sales and Marketing company experience an asset
Experience with Oracle HRMS system an asset

Responsibilities

Handles and provides support for various HR associate programs within the organization.
Responds to written and verbal inquiries from a variety of internal and external sources
Provides administrative support to human resources function as needed maintains personnel files in compliance with applicable record-keeping requirements.
Keeps records up-to-date by timely processing of associate status changes in the Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS).
Development and integration of payroll, compensation, benefits, HRMS HR reporting, pension programs; employee communication and problem resolution within these programs
Assist managers with counseling and discipline processes with guidance on process and documentation;
Work with Divisions to deliver key Employee Engagement strategies and ensure Open Door Policy is effective
Develop action plans to deliver strong fill rates and develop pro-active strategies for manpower planning
Determine training gaps and work with Director and US and CA partners to develop training plan for Divisional teams and/or individual development plans to support our Growth and Development strategies
Work with US and CA partners and Director to administer all HR policies to ensure consistency and compliance delivered with strong employee communication strategies
Participate in any legal proceedings as required by Director
Ensure compliance to all Health and Safety policies and practices
Ensure all processes are communicated and followed by employees
Work with LOA teams to ensure well managed disability claims