Junior Human Resource Advisor

Co-op•Medicine Hat, AB

2d•Onsite

About The Position

South Country Co-op is recruiting a Junior Human Resources Advisor on a full-time basis, within our Business Support Center in Medicine Hat. The successful incumbent will be organized, resilient, detail oriented and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Reporting to the Talent and Culture Advisor, the Junior HR Advisor assists in providing HR support to the Human Resources team in order to ensure the HR functions are delivered in line with best practices and meets the needs of the organization. This position will also assist with the implementation of most aspects of the HR function including: policy, full recruitment cycle, labour relations, employee relations, retention, administration and adherence to applicable legislation and collective agreements, in alignment with the organizations business needs. This position operates within a busy, diverse environment and involves a variety of administrative tasks and interacts with all employees at different levels across the organization.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Business or Commerce or HR-related discipline with 1-3 years of progressive Human Resources experience in a retail environment; a combination of relevant experience and education may be considered.
Current working knowledge of full-cycle recruitment processes, onboarding, and employee retention practices
Current working knowledge of legislation, labour and employment law, human rights legislation, and related areas.
Knowledge of employee benefits and pension.
Knowledge of short-term and long-term disability insurance process.
Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
Highly detail-oriented and exceptionally organized, with strong ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Tech-savvy; competence in HRIS and ATS systems
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (including Word, Outlook, and Excel); possess skills to develop spreadsheets and documents.
Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate at all levels in the organization
Results-driven and continuous improvement focused with a strong ability to respond to evolving priorities effectively
Hold a current class 5 driver license with a clean driver's abstract and the ability to travel across our trading areas.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a unionized environment and a CPHR certification would be an asset.

Responsibilities

End-to-end employee lifecycle changes; including generating offers of employment/correspondence, promotion letters, terminations, preparing and tracking new hire orientations.
Full recruitment cycle including, drafting and advertising competitions, pre-screening candidates, pre-employment activities including reference checking.
Assist with labour relations and employee relations items.
Administrative functions relating to Employee Benefits.
Full cycle of employee leaves including administration of short-term and long-term disability files.
Maintain HR Information, personnel files and confidential documentation ensuring data integrity, within HR Systems
Advise on internal and external Human Resources related inquiries from clients, department managers
Provide advice and guidance on interpreting and administering the Co-op’s policies and procedures, collective bargaining agreements, Alberta Employment Standards, Canadian Human Rights, and other applicable legislation.
Support in the talent acquisition, orientation, and onboarding of team members
Maintain employee personnel records in accordance with all records retention, file maintenance, CBA, and legal guidelines.