Human Resources Assistant- People Services - Halifax, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority

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    About the Opportunity


    Reporting to the Director of People Services, Central Zone, the HR Assistant is responsible for supporting the daily operations of the program and confidential administrative support to People Services team. The HR Assistant provides additional support to individuals, committees and working groups as assigned. Facilitates and coordinates the administrative operations in support of the goals and objectives of the department(s).The HR Assistant provides administrative coverage in the absence of other HR assistants within the program.

    The HR Assistant ensures that the principles and practices that guide NSHA such as the vision, mission, values, expected behaviours, the leadership philosophy, organizational health, population health, ethics, safety, quality, partnerships and interprofessional collaboration are integrated within the work that they do.

    About You


    We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

    • Graduate of a recognized office/business administration program; HR Diploma or certificate an asset
    • Minimum of 3 years' experience in an administrative support position
    • Experience in Human Resources administration in a unionized environment is an asset
    • Demonstrated knowledge and ability to use SAP is an asset
    • Advanced computer training and demonstrated skills in Microsoft office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), and the ability to acquire additional skills as necessary
    • Expertise with the development and maintenance of documents, spreadsheets and databases
    • Accurate keyboarding and data entry skills
    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (listening, written, verbal), with the ability to communicate professionally with all levels of staff and the public demonstrating a high degree of tact, judgement and confidentiality
    • Excellent organizational, follow-through and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and accurately manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, time-sensitive and highly confidential environment
    • Demonstrated accountability, initiative, and ability to work independently
    • Competencies in other languages an asset; French preferred

    PLEASE NOTE: Applicants will be screened on the above qualifications. Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the knowledge and competencies in their cover letter and resume. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application. Applicants will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or missing information.

    Hours

    • Long Assignment, Full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
    • May - May
    • Approximately 12 months

    Compensation and Incentives

    $ $27.93 Hourly

    Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.