Human Resources Specialist

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Plan, develop, implement and evaluate human resources policies and programs
• Advise managers and employees on the interpretation of human resources policies, benefit programs and collective agreements
• Mediate labour disputes and grievances
• Co-ordinate employee performance and appraisal programs
• Hire, train and supervise staff
• Train, direct and motivate staff
• Respond to employee questions and complaints
• Propose improvements to methods, systems and procedures
• Manage training and development strategies
• Conduct performance reviews
• Assign, co-ordinate and review projects and programs
• Organize and administer staff consultation and grievance procedures
• Provide customer service
• Liaise with management, union officials and HR consultants
• Advise senior management

Supervision

• Working groups

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Human resources software
• Electronic mail
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• Internet
• MS Windows
• Information technology

Type of industry experience

• Food

Area of specialization

• Human resources

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Large workload
• Attention to detail
• Large caseload

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Flexibility
• Ability to multitask

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid

Long term benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term care insurance
• Other benefits
• Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)