Job Description

Title: Human Resources Specialist (TEER: 11200) 

Employer: King Hopkins Pet Hospital, 120 Hopkins Street, Whitby, ON, L1N 2B7

Website: www.khpethospital.ca

Number of Positions: One (1)

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time, Overtime, Day

Salary: $43.50 to $47.50 per hour depending on experience.

Number of Hours Per Week: Minimum 40 hours per week with potential of overtime

Benefits: Health Benefits.

Vacation: Three weeks’ paid vacation

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: King Hopkins Pet Hospital, 120 Hopkins Street, Whitby, ON, L1N 2B7

Skill Requirements

Education: A university degree or college diploma in human resources management or a related field, such as business administration, industrial relations, commerce or psychology or completion of a professional development program in human resources administration is required.

Credentials (certificates, licenses, memberships, courses, etc.): Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation is an asset but not required.

Experience: 12 months’ experience as a HR Adviser/HR Specialist is desirable.

Languages: Fluent English

Major Work Area: Human Resources

Job Duties:

• Plan, develop, implement and evaluate human resources and labour relations strategies including policies, programs and procedures to address an organization's human resource requirements.
• Advise employers and employees on the interpretation of human resources policies, compensation and benefit programs and collective agreements.
• Negotiate collective agreements on behalf of employers or workers, mediate labour disputes and grievances and provide advice on employee and labour relations.
• Research and prepare occupational classifications, job descriptions, salary scales and competency appraisal measures and systems.
• Plan and administer staffing, total compensation, training and career development, employee assistance, employment equity and affirmative action programs.
• Manage programs and maintain human resources information and related records systems.
• Hire and oversee training of staff.
• Coordinateemployee performance appraisal programs to drive effective development.
• Research employee benefit and health and safety practices and recommend changes or modifications to existing policies.

• Implement workplace safety procedures, conduct inspections, maintain accident records and execute best practices to manage risk.
• Support the organization’s staff by establishing screening and interviewing processes.
• Organize a comprehensive new employee orientation and staff onboarding.
• Arrange seminars and workshops based on each department’s needs.
• Help the organization achieve better employee relations.

Additional Skills: Attention to detail, excellent communication skills and record keeping

Work Site Environment: Animal Hospital

Transportation/Travel Information: Own transportation

Email address for applications: khpethospital120@gmail.com