Human Resources Specialist

Objective:

To attract, hire, and successfully orient highly skilled and engaged talents by the implementation of strategic recruitment and selection processes; as well as contributing to HR projects that support the strategic goals of the OFIFC.

Key Deliverables:

• Successful hiring based on the workforce plan resulted from strong full-cycle recruitment and selection process; and
• Strong contribution to HR projects demonstrated in continuous improvement of the HR department’s efficiency.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Attention to detail
• Creativity and Innovative
• Problem-Solving and Decision Making
• Integrity and Credibility
• Conflict management

Technical Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of social media and talent-sourcing platforms
• Knowledge of HR practices with focusing on recruitment and selection
• Knowledge of employment-related laws and legislation
• Awareness of project management practices
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems
• Knowledge of recruitment-related metrics

Education/Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources management, organizational psychology or another relevant discipline, and/or equivalent professional experience
• Over 1, up to and including 3 years experience in a similar role preferably some within an Indigenous organization

Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment & Selection (45%):

• Builds applicant sources by researching and contacting community services, colleges, employment agencies, recruiters, media, campaigns and internet sites;
• Maintains ATS, recruiter, employment agency, and related invoices;
• Coordinates screening calls, organizing interviews, collecting assessments
• Assess candidate information, including resumes and contact details using Applicant Tracking System
• Determines applicant qualifications by interviewing applicants; analyzing responses; verifying references; comparing qualifications to job requirements.
• Maintains job descriptions and interview questions that reflect each position’s requirements
• Works with Human Resources Director to confirm recruiting requirements by reviewing organization plans and current/future vacancies.

Onboarding (20%)

• Issues employment contract, coordinate with new supervisor for orientation
• Coordinates with Technical Support to arrange for equipment
• Delivers Human Resources orientation sessions
• Ensures Criminal Record Checks and Vulnerable Safety Checks completed

Special Projects (30%)

• Partners with HR advisor in special projects in all functional areas of HR including but not limited to recruitment, employment, onboarding, compensation, benefits, performance management, training, employee relations, and payroll;

HR Analytics (5%)

• Supports HR advisor in collecting and presenting current trends related to labour market and compensation practices;