HR Advisor (Temporary, F/T) Comp #25-1010-A

at  HKPR District Health Unit

EDUCATION:

• A degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, including HR coursework, required.
• A post-grad certificate in HR, preferred.
• Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation, an asset.

EXPERIENCE:

• 2-3 years related work experience in human resources management.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel; proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Experience in a unionized, public-sector work environment, preferred.
• Experience with HRIS software.
• Program Division Requirements:

REQUIRED SOFT SKILLS:

Demonstrated efficient and effective ability to:

• Commitment: Commit to organizational vision, mission and values.
• Integrity and Professionalism: Demonstrate integrity and a high degree of professionalism when interacting with others. Practice ongoing tact, good solid judgement and diplomacy in all employment related engagements while maintaining confidentiality.
• Adaptability and Time Management: Adapt and respond to changing priorities, technologies and requirements. Balance numerous tasks as needed. Be flexible, strong time-management and organizational skills; set and reset priorities as needed managing conflicting demands; in a dynamic environment where priorities continually fluctuate.
• Accountability and Ownership: Take ownership of personal workload and work. Ensure deadlines are met and work is completed promptly, accurately, and with quality in mind.
• Analysis and Attention to detail: Have strong analytical skills. Ability to research for relevant data and provide meaningful interpretation. Attention to detail and the pursuit of quality of assignments.
• Building Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships and be approachable to others, both internally and externally. Liaise successfully with service providers to communicate Peterborough Public Health’s needs articulately and to obtain the necessary quality services on behalf of the organization.
• Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough, and concise manner while responding in a timely fashion. Using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques. Practice positive interpersonal and communication (written, oral, body language) skills.
• Leadership and Teamwork: Work well with a wide range of individuals to provide support, coaching, encouragement and direction. Works cooperatively and effectively with others to reach a common goal. Has self-direction, and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment as well as independently with initiative and minimum supervision.

This position encompasses Human Resources and Payroll support functions and is responsible for assisting and supporting the Human Resources Manager in various functions.
The HR Advisor is expected to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team to identify, review and assess existing tools, processes, policies, procedures, and practices that may require enhancement and/or alteration so alignment with the new values and desired organizational culture of positive mental health and well-being (National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace) can be achieved.