Human Resources Generalist - Hamilton, Canada - Columbia International College

Columbia International College

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Hamilton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Columbia International College (CIC) is the largest private boarding school in Canada. As a boarding school, students live, sleep, study, play and learn while staying in one of our residences.

We are currently looking for a
Human Resources Generalist to join us in the delivery of our Total Care Education System.

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for different portfolios within the employment life cycle specifically focusing on employee relations, progressive discipline, disability management, recruitment, onboarding, coaching, training, policy development and payroll support but is not limited to these areas.

This position also provides leadership and advisory support to the Human Resources team and management and supervisors in all departments.

Overview of Responsibilities:

Recruitment & Retention:

Onboarding:

Manage the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring that all preemployment processes and paperwork are completed accurately.
Conduct orientation and deliver compliancetraining programs to all new hires.

Employee Relations:

Be the first point of contact to listen to, address employee concerns, and resolve employee grievances.

Policy & Personnel File Management:

Implement and maintain company procedures, HR initiatives, and company policies; update and revise employee handbook as required; audit employee files for compliance/track and resolve compliance issues.

Disability Management:

Assist with the administration of leave of absences, return to work plans, and accommodations.

Payroll:

Assists with the preparation of semimonthly and weekly payroll transactions for hourly and salaried employees including:
New hire information, terminations, rate changes, adjustments
Benefits, leave requests, ROEs, tax information
Hourly time cards submissions
Acts as a primary point of contact for employee and manager inquiries.
Trains and coordinates with managers to ensure accurate submission of hours.
ADP Workforce setup, administration and maintenance.

Benefits:

Sets up and administers employee benefits.
Addresses employee benefits inquiries and communicates changes in a timely manner.

Analytics:

Audits employee files to ensure accuracy.
Prepares analytic and ad hoc reports as requested.
Prepare regular monthly reports for HR and payroll metrics.
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Health & Safety:

Support the H&S Coordinator; actively participate in the Joint Health & Safety Committee.

Additional Duties:

Acts as a positive and contributing member of the HR team and CIC in unison.
Takes a lead on projects, committees and organizational initiatives.
Partners, coaches and guides managers in situational leadership to address employeerelated issues in a timely manner.
Takes a peoplecentric approach to conflict to ensure equity, fairness and stability.
Balances business needs, operational priorities and timelines to deliver results.
Sets the example of positivity, practicality and leadership within the organization and HR.
Works diligently and efficiently to deliver on HR initiatives and projects.
Supports organization and Human Resources Manager in projects that support the HR strategy and organizational initiatives.
Creates and delivers training material as required for legislative compliance and business needs.
Uses strong timemanagement and organizational skills to ensure deadlines are met.

Requirements:

Completion of a Human Resources Management Certificate.
An undergraduate degree, and/or College Diploma in Business is an asset.
CHRL designation is preferred.
Minimum 5 years of experience working in an HR Generalist or similar role.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills and extensive working knowledge of Excel, and reporting tools
Expert with ADP Workforce Now system
Knowledgeable of labor legislation and data privacy laws
Strong time management, planning and project management skills
A strong understanding and knowledge of disability management, recruitment, training, policy development and employee engagement.
Strong background in management coaching and conflict resolution techniques.
A team player with a positive and consistent attitude towards challenges and opportunities.
Superior oral and written communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills.
Columbia International College is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations, whenever possible, to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department at _

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