Dowler-Karn is looking to fill a full-time position at its St Thomas Head Office location for a Human Resources Specialist

This generalist is responsible for managing day-to-day operations in support of Human Resource priorities at all Dowler-Karn’s branches throughout Southwestern Ontario. This key position will be reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, coordinating the implementation and maintenance of Human Resource services, policies, and procedures relevant to the company’s obligations to its employees, in addition to legal and regulatory requirements.

The HR Generalist carries out responsibilities in many functional areas, including Human Resource information and records management, payroll functions, employee relations, training and development, benefits, compensation, organizational development, and labour relations.
 
Among a variety of duties, the successful applicant will perform the following:

• Administer bi-weekly payroll function and related reporting for a staff of 120. This individual will be responsible for effectively and accurately processing payroll and ensuring that information being provided from the regional and corporate offices is accurate.
• Act as a resource for payroll information, ensuring that the payroll policies and procedures are being followed and comply with audit requirements.
• Coordinate the company’s group benefits plan. Employee Assistance Program, and STD/LTD plans, with support from our service partners. This will include responding to employee inquiries and assisting in efficient resolution of issues that may arise.
• Develop & implement company policies and procedures, including revisions, ongoing reviews, implementation and communication, when applicable.
• Coordinate and lead recruitment efforts across the company.
• Prepare and maintain confidential employment records and staff correspondence.
• Provide practical advice and assistance to Management and other staff in the areas of employee relations, performance management, progressive discipline and documentation, consistent and fair policy application, and legislative awareness.to foster a positive labour relations climate.
• Create and deliver relevant HR related training programs, such as our new employee orientation, accessibility training, Violence and Harassment among other key training initiatives, while evaluating and revising programs as necessary.
• Assist in continuing the development and implementation of HR strategies for building organizational capability, employee engagement, communications, rewards and recognition, etc.
• Work closely with Managers and Health and Safety/ Compliance Coordinator to promote and maintain the company Health & Safety program and the WSIB Safety Group program initiatives. This may include assisting in the Early and Safe Return-to-Work Program, the disability/claims management process, along with maintaining and developing initiatives to promote company wellness.
• Other duties as assigned in support of business goals. This includes taking a lead on the company’s internal newsletter and participating in community supports.

Preferred Qualifications:
The successful candidate will possess a post-secondary diploma or a degree in a related discipline with at least 3-5 years of relevant human resources work experience. An ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality is critical in ensuring privacy for staff.

• Possessing or working towards the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation would be considered an asset. The ideal applicant will also possess the Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification or be working towards it and will have a solid knowledge of payroll processes.
• Able to work independently and in a team environment with exceptional customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with strong organizational and time management skills are critical.
• Proficiency on computers with an emphasis on Microsoft Office applications is necessary as is maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• The incumbent must be well organized, self-motivated, high energy and able to work well under pressure to meet deadlines, to multitask and to interpret data from multiple sources.
• The successful applicant must possess strong interpersonal skills and be a flexible team player.
• Strong organizational, administrative and customer service skills are required. This position requires a personable and flexible individual, who can work well under pressure. .   
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  Interested applicants are directed to submit their resume and cover letter via email to hr@dowlerkarn.com. Please reference “HR Generalist”. This is a dayshift position, providing a competitive salary and benefit plan. We also offer a paid group benefits program, an RRSP match program, among other perks. Occasional travel will be required.