26-092 Human Resources Associate

HUMAN RESOURCES ASSOCIATE

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Join our dynamic HR team as an HR Associate, providing essential administrative support, program assistance, and client services. Reporting to the HR Manager, Total Rewards, you’ll work in a fast-paced environment where your strong communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks will be key. This role demands professionalism, confidentiality, and a solid understanding of policies and HR processes. Success is measured by accuracy, efficiency, and your ability to deliver results on time while maintaining service standards.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:

· Assist with a variety of Human Resources support services and functions which include responding to inquiries and providing information to managers, employees and the public regarding employment opportunities, HR functions, policies and procedures, and collective agreements;

· Administer compensation and benefits activities including processing benefit and pension enrolments/ changes/reconciliations, liaising with pension and benefit providers; supporting the development of job descriptions and providing recommendations for operational and system improvements;

· Support the administration of recruitment activities including preparing job postings, administering employment testing, setting up interviews, preparing offer packages, and compiling onboarding documentation; investigate systems related issues concerning applications and job postings and recommends solutions;

· Provide a full range of confidential administrative support to the Human Resources leadership team and produce a variety of highly confidential correspondence, memos, presentation materials, spreadsheets and reports from researched data, drafts or verbal instructions; compose and prepare correspondence; reviews documents for grammar, spelling, coding and simple mathematical accuracy;

· Provide support during the onboarding and offboarding process to ensure a smooth transition for employees;

· Create and maintain accurate and up to date employee records in compliance with privacy and data protection regulations;

· Undertake independent research, compile data, prepare draft reports, which may require researching sources such as statistical reports, management reports, corporate documents;

· Maintain and update spreadsheets and databases for tracking of department specific information, generates reports from those sources as requested;

· Review, develop, and recommend new or improved methods and procedures to improve efficiencies in HR practices; and;

· Support and participate in HR projects, programs and initiatives as required.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· Completion of a certificate or diploma program in Human Resources Management or related field (e.g. Business Administration, Benefits and Total Rewards);

· Considerable related experience in an HR environment.

· CPHR preferred.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

· This is a temporary Full-Time position for a 12 paternity leave coverage. This position may be extended or shortened based on changing business requirements.

EQUITY STATEMENT

At the City of Maple Ridge, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive culture that actively values and embraces diversity. We strive to attract and retain a talented, diverse workforce that is broadly reflective of the community we proudly serve. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting [email protected].

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

The City of Maple Ridge is a great place to work with competitive compensation packages that include the Municipal Pension Plan, a strong employee wellness program and the opportunity for professional career growth and professional development. If you want to help shape a growing community in a municipality that strives for service excellence, then this is the position for you.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.