Human Resources Specialist (18 Month Contract), For Cowi In North America

Application deadline: 22 March 2024 - Canada - Location: North Vancouver, BC - People and Communication

Human Resources Specialist (18 Month Contract)
North Vancouver
Temporary, Full-Time
Hybrid

Are you excited about improving HR practices within a friendly and enthusiastic international team? Do you want to join one of the engineering leaders in creating value for customers, people, and societies worldwide? Then this could be the next step in your career!

Create Solutions that will enable a better tomorrow
To support our North American team, we are looking for a Human Resources Specialist to join us on a temporary contract, with the possibility of an extension. You will act as the main contact for questions and actions related to all employee life cycle events for our colleagues across offices in Canada and the USA. With a system and process mindset combined with your aspiration for continuous improvement and collaboration across, you will take ownership of a variety of key processes and projects.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

Act as the first point of contact for employee questions and inquiries on company programs and policies
Coordinate employee experience from onboarding to offboarding
Lead operational components of annual cycle projects in close collaboration with Human Resources Business Partners, such as policy updates, salary benchmarks, reviews, promotions, employee evaluations, etc.
Work in close collaboration with key stakeholders and various "Centres Of Excellence (COE)" Teams at the group level to direct process improvement and optimization efforts
Collaborate with Finance to ensure all pay-related items are current and compliant
Oversee reporting, system administration, and data integrity efforts

Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future.
The first step to success in this role is that you are eager to collaborate with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners, or customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. And you never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve.

On top of that, you will have:

A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
5+ years of experience in Human Resources, with familiarity and knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and best practices
A CPHR designation or in the process of obtaining (preferred)
Great organizational skills and attention to detail combined with comprehensive process management and follow-through
The ability to work effectively in a busy, detail-oriented environment where multiple projects are in motion at all times
Proficiency in computer applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Outlook)

A place to work and so much more
At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity – and sometimes even our courage – to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. That is why we say no to fossil-based projects and aspire to have 100% of our revenue come from activities that move our customers towards sustainability.

We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and at home.

With offices primarily located in the Nordic region, the UK, North America and India, we are currently more than 8,000 people who bring their expertise in engineering, architecture, energy and environment into play.

What we also offer:
Being part of the COWI community offers more than just a competitive salary. We take care of our people both professionally and personally.

Some of our benefits include:
Flexible working arrangement | Fantastic close-knit team with a wealth of knowledge to share! | Full time hires get minimum 3 weeks vacation to start | Floating holiday to celebrate employee diversity | Paid sick leave | Annual Fitness spending account. Yes, you can use this for a ski pass, yoga or gym membership | Parking or public transit allowance | Extended Health coverage with 100% of premiums paid by us | Employee Assistance Program (EAP) | Frequent social events

Base compensation: $60,000 to $95,000 for North Vancouver location. Actual compensation is subject to variations due to education, experience, skill set, and location.

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Equal opportunity employer
COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, COWI complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training information.

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