HR ASSISTANT Temporary Job

Posting End Date: 2024/04/15

Reporting to the Manager, Talent and Organizational Development, the Human Resources (HR) Assistant is responsible for providing customer service to employees and supporting a variety of human resources activities, administrative responsibilities and overseeing records management for the branch. The Human Resources Assistant will provide general administrative support and customer service.

• Greeting visitors to the branch and responding to employee or external inquiries (in person, on the phone or via email) or directing to appropriate team member for assistance
• Prepare employment letters and correspondence
• Process mail, maintain branch attendance records and order office supplies
• Schedule meetings, support the branch budget and invoicing process
• Prepare health and safety committee minutes
• Research and respond to queries/surveys
• Maintain all branch files in accordance with the Corporate Records Management Program and City’s Records Retention By-law
• Support the recruitment process including distribution of employment postings, associated records management and database entries
• Prepare advertising requisitions
• Schedule candidate interviews/testing, administer testing etc.
• Administer the yearly service awards/employee recognition program
• Be a part of the wellness committee and support special projects, events and employee engagement initiatives
• Support the WSIB administration process
• Performing other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Knowledge and skills normally associated with completion of a three (3) year college diploma in Business – Human Resources plus a minimum of two (2) years relevant HR and recruitment administrative experience; or have an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Working towards the designation of Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) is an asset
• Experience in relevant software applications (e.g. Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, Versatile, Applicant Tracking Systems, online candidate testing platforms)
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills and a high degree of professionalism and discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive situations
• Good organizational, administrative, reasoning, research and analytical skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently and effectively despite frequent interruptions

As a condition of employment, the City of Oshawa will require successful candidates to undergo a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check.

The City of Oshawa is situated on lands and waters within the Williams Treaties Territory, home to seven First Nation communities of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Anishinaabeg, who have cared for and maintained these lands from time immemorial and continue to do so to present day.

A progressive city of 187,800 people located just a short 30-minute drive from Toronto, the City of Oshawa is one of Canadas fastest growing communities that is exceptionally positioned to live, work, learn and invest. Its strategic pursuit of sustainable growth, excellent community service delivery and co-operative partnerships have enhanced its quality of life advantage, while maintaining a strong commitment to financial stewardship.