Human Resources (HR)- employment career Canada

Job title: Human Resources (HR)
Location:Vancouver, City Office (YVR_CITY)
Req ID 24385  
Deadline: 05/08/2013
Job type:Temporary, Full-time
Maternity leave: 14.00 months

The Panalpina Group is one of the world's leading providers of supply chain solutions, combining its core products of Air Freight, Ocean Freight, and Logistics to deliver globally integrated, tailor-made end-to-end solutions. The Panalpina Group operates a global network with some 500 offices in more than 80 countries, and employs around 15,000 people worldwide.

We are looking to hire an HR Representative to fulfill a 14 month maternity leave contract.  This individual will be responsible for providing support to our offices in Vancouver, Calgary and Winnipeg.  You will support managers and employees with policy interpretation, Human Relations issues and performance management ensuring regulation and legislation compliance are maintained.  Some travel will be required.

Responsibilities:
    Compile, maintain and process information related to recruitment, training, performance evaluations, payroll, transfer/promotion/change of employee information.
    Gather attendance records on a monthly basis and process accordingly.
    Advise managers and employees on the interpretation of human resources policies, benefit programs, pension, payroll queries, and other related HR programs.
    Support and coach managers on the performance management process.
    Act as a Group Benefits Administrator for Western provinces.
    Manage return to work, disability and worker’s compensation claims.
    Assist with payroll input, benefit and claims management/processing.
    Assist managers in interviewing process including  screening, recruiting, and reference checks
    Review incoming resumes, sort and file in the company’s Applicant Tracking System.
    Ensure job requisitions are submitted and approved as per corporate guidelines; post approved  jobs internally and externally.
    Support training and development efforts in close cooperation with the Area Learning & Development Manager.
    Maintain updated organizational charts for Western branches
    Conduct orientation of Branch employees;  put together employment kits and ensure prompt return for payroll submission.
    Representative for the local social committee, help organize events, etc., if required.
    Administer HR Programs (i.e. Service Award and Birthday Program)
    Provide HR and managers with support and assistance with special projects and reports.

 Qualifications:
    Post secondary certification in Human Resources
    3-5 years of human resources and payroll experience
    Good working knowledge of provincial and federal legislation pertaining to all aspects of Human Resources. Knowledge and/or experience working with legislation in other provinces, an asset.
    Strong Microsoft Office skills

Skills

Communication & Presentation:
    Proven track record in building high performing workforce (experienced in recruitment/selection; training/development; coaching; conflict
    Ability to communicate openly and confidently
    Effective listening
    Willingness to engage in constructive confrontation

Accountability:
    Strong decision making capabilities and high accountability

Customer Orientation:
    Customer focus (monitors customer expectations continuously and is willing to adapt own activities/procedures)

Collaboration & Influence:
    Ability to coordinate efforts/resources within and across boundaries to deliver goals
    High priority for teamwork
    Team player

Result Orientation:
    Ready to take personal accountability for achieving individual and shared goals
    Analytical and organized
    Time management (monitoring performance against deadlines and milestones)

Personal Excellence:
    Integrity
    Act as a Role Model for Corporate Values and fully adhere to the Code of Conduct
    Be authentic, approachable, open and honest.
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