human resources officer

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• University or college
• Private sector

Responsibilities Tasks

• Administer staff consultation and grievance procedures
• Identify current and prospective staffing requirements
• Provide information or services, such as employee assistance and counselling
• Prepare and post notices and advertisements
• Collect and screen applicants
• Advise job applicants on employment requirements and terms and conditions of employment
• Review candidate inventories
• Contact potential applicants to arrange interviews
• Recruit graduates of colleges, universities and other educational institutions
• Co-ordinate and participate in selection and examination boards to evaluate candidates
• Notify applicants of results of selection process and prepare job offers
• Advise managers and employees on staffing policies and procedures
• Organize staff consultation and grievance procedures
• Negotiate settlements of appeals and disputes and co-ordinate termination of employment process
• Determine eligibility to entitlements and arrange staff training
• Supervise personnel clerks performing filing, typing and record-keeping duties
• Recruit and hire staff

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Information technology
• Electronic mail
• Human resources software
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Internet

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Adaptability
• Ability to multitask