Reports To
Chief Operating Officer
Job Summary
The HR Assistant, under the direction of the COO, will primarily be responsible to maintain accurate, up-to-date, and complete personnel records. This position will monitor human resources related documentation to ensure accuracy, consistency, and relevance to business processes. This role will also ensure compliance with relevant employment and occupational health and safety legislation.
Job Duties
Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and complete personnel records
Monitor human resources related documentation to ensure accuracy, consistency, and relevance to business processes
Ensure compliance with relevant employment and occupational health and safety legislation
Draft memoranda, correspondence, policies, reports, proposals, job descriptions, policies, and other employment documentation
Prepare and post notices and advertisements, and collect and screen applications
Perform the orientation/onboarding of new hires and the training of all employees
Check prospective employee references
Participate in selection panels to evaluate candidates
Maintain human resources information and related records systems in compliance with applicable legislation
Stay abreast on compliance requirements and industry best practices; recommend changes or modifications to existing policies and programs to remain in compliance; and adopt best practices where feasible
Conduct exits interviews with resigning employees to gain a more in-depth understanding as to why they are resigning
Work Conditions
Interaction with others under varying circumstances-including situations of a highly sensitive nature
Working in a busy office environment with frequent interruptions
Interaction with employees, management, and the public at large
Attendance and conducting of presentations