Temporary Human Resource Associate

About the job

Company Overview

Who we are. At Mercer International Inc., our vision of transforming biomass into bioproducts for a more sustainable world is being realized every day. We are a diversified global producer of forest products, bioproducts, and green electricity with operations in Canada, Germany, Australia, and the United States. We have a consolidated annual production capacity of approximately 2.3 million tonnes of kraft pulp and 960 million board feet of softwood lumber.

What we believe. A culture of diversity and inclusion is critical in making the best decisions for our people and achieving sustainable business success. Together, we encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our employees. We strive to provide an inclusive culture by fostering an environment of mutual respect, and fairness, and by providing opportunities to contribute and grow.

Position Description

Reporting to the Manager of Human Resources, a Temporary HR Associate will play a key role in improving the overall efficiency of the Human Resource Department and also provide support where it may be needed in order for the Human Resource team to focus on their core tasks.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within a dedicated team committed to safety, experience, and operational efficiency within the Human Resource Department.
• Assist with day-to-day HR administrative functions and duties, including preparing and editing correspondence, communications and presentations, scheduling, minute taking, filing, reporting and data management.
• Reception duties such as welcoming visitors in person or on the telephone, answering/referring inquiries, distributing and coordinating incoming/outgoing mail and monitoring the HR email.
• Coordination of HR activities (meetings, seminars, training etc.).
• Assist with the recruitment process by scheduling testing and interviews, preparing interview materials and coordinating the process with managers and candidates.
• Assist with the administration of core benefits programs.
• Coordination of various employee recognition programs, events, and engagement initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Completion of a post-secondary degree/diploma in Human Resources and/or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years experience in an administrative role, Human Resources experience is considered an asset.
• Experience working in a Unionized setting.
• Familiarity with HRIS management software, such as UKG.
• Fast computer typing skills.
• Experience in working with Microsoft Excel/Word, Adobe, G-Suite, and electronic filing systems.
• Strong sense of integrity and professionalism, with the ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong organizational, verbal and written communication, interpersonal, problem solving and time management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Pension and Benefits. We provide a competitive pension plan, with base contributions made by Mercer which can be supplemented with personal contributions matched by the company up to a certain %.
• Our group benefits package, which has no waiting period, includes extended health and dental benefits and an on-site gym.
• The Salary Range for this position is $57,000.00 - $85,o00.00 depending on experience and qualifications.
• Must have excellent communication, computer and time management skills

Application Process

We encourage you to apply if you are a motivated and experienced HR Administrative Professional looking for a challenging and rewarding career.

To submit your application, please send your resume and a cover letter detailing your qualifications and their relevance to the role's responsibilities to our HR Department at recruitment.mc@mercerint.com by the deadline of April 19, 2024

Please reference Competition No. 2023-82 in your email and ensure that you include your name and the job title you're applying for in the subject line.

We thank all applicants for considering a career with us, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For more information, please visit our website: www.mercerint.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $57,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• On-site gym
• On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Human resources: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-04-19