Human Resources Officer

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Human Resources Officer to join our international affairs client in Ottawa on a permanent basis. This hybrid role offers the flexibility of working 2 days in the office and 3 days remotely, along with comprehensive health and dental benefits.As an HR Officer, you will serve as a proactive and tactical advisor to both employees and managers, providing expert guidance on HR and employment-related matters. Reporting to the Administrative Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the organization’s people strategies and driving operational excellence.This role requires a hands-on HR professional who can lead initiatives, build best practices, and offer strategic HR support across the entire employee lifecycle.Responsibilities:

• Lead full cycle recruitment, such as preparing the advertising, screening, performing interviews, and following the selection process for new hires.
• Build applicant sources by researching and contacting community services, colleges, employment agencies, recruiters, media, and internet sites; providing organization information, opportunities, and benefits; making presentations; and maintaining rapport.
• Provides leadership and expert consultation in the areas of contract negotiations and contract administration
• Coach and advise team members and management on various employee relations issues to facilitate high morale and employee engagement.
• Assist with succession planning, onboarding, new staff orientation, and health and wellness.
• Assist managers in addressing performance issues and identifying team member development opportunities. Provide support to supervisors and managers in completing annual performance development plans.
• Maintaining and updating employee files: HR, Employee Health, Agency, and Contract Services
• Supporting the organization and corporate staff furthering their personal education or training
• Stressing the importance of employee engagement and retention within the organization
• Preparing and implementing HR policies, procedures, and best practices in the organization.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned by the Executive Secretary.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (human resources and/or organizational behaviour, business).
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of recent related experience in human resources.
• CHRP or CHRL professional designation is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in coaching, mentoring, problem-solving, and organizational processes.
• Excellent consulting, communication, and engagement skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders in establishing/delivering HR actions and metrics to meet strategic objectives.
• Superior administration and organizational skills in order to effectively manage multiple initiatives and projects from beginning to end.
• Practical understanding and application of methodologies and approaches for performance management, diversity, and conflict management.
• Highly developed probing, investigative, and analytical skills to identify issues, write reports, and make recommendations.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in core competencies, including listening, analyzing, problem-solving, influencing, decision-making, negotiation, and adaptability.
• Demonstrated tact and sound professional judgment when responding to matters concerning sensitive information
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to make appropriate and effective decisions under pressure.