Human Resources Advisor / Payroll and Benefits Specialist

What you’ll do:

Reporting to the General Manager, the Human Resources Advisor/Payroll & Benefits Specialist will be responsible for:

• Overseeing various Talent Management Functions.

• Development parameters and frameworks around policies and procedures that allow for consistent application.
• Administering and coordinating all in-house and external learning and development opportunities for Team Leaders and Team Members.
• Administer and advise on interpretation of the Collective Agreement.
• Leading the Co-ops labour relations function.
• Leading recruitment and selection.
• Administering and coordinating employee retention programs.
• Administering Co-op benefits plan/program, and administering, monitoring, and reporting on health and safety compliance in all departments.

• You will be responsible for maintaining payroll and benefit administration for all employees. Ensure payroll & benefits related practices are applied consistently across the organization and are in alignment with the business needs and applicable legislation and collective agreements.

• You will engage with all department managers to respond to inquiries and provide support and recommendations regarding issues related to payroll and benefits.

• You will assist with administering employee programs, paid/unpaid leaves and return to work processes. Support health and safety initiatives including WCB claims and related payroll coordination.

• Providing coaching, advice, and support to all management and staff on a broad variety of health and safety activities and initiatives.

• Investigating and analyzing incidents, hazard identifications, policies, procedures, and manuals as it relates to health and safety.

• Working collaboratively with all stakeholders to generate solutions suitable for the effective and safe operation of all departments and divisions.

• Assisting management in identifying required safety training and coordinating and providing safety education for employees.

• Ensuring compliance with applicable legislation is maintained and serve as the technical expert on all health and safety initiatives and concerns.

Why it Matters:

Our team provides a range of products and services to support our members-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western communities together.

Who you are:

You are looking for a career in Human Resources:

• 2-6 years experience in Human Resources or a degree/work experience equivalent.
• You’re honest and trustworthy, are results-oriented and strive to be the best in what you do.
• You believe in building relationships and collaborating to deliver solutions that matter most, and you recognize the value that different perspectives bring to meet shared objectives.