Health and Safety/ HR Coordinator

Our client in Kitchener-Waterloo is looking for a Human Resources professional with expertise in Health and Safety to join their team in a full-time contract to permanent role!

As the HR Coordinator you will oversee general human resource needs of the organization as well as ensuring maintenance of the Health and Safety program and overall safety of all employees.

As the HR / Health and Safety Coordinator you will enjoy an annual salary of between 52-55K plus benefits on permanent hire!

Required Skills

• A University Degree or College Diploma in Human Resources Management or other related field with 2 to 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience managing a Health and Safety program and regularly updating company policies.
• Experience managing workplace accidents and WSIB claims documentation.
• Strong administrative skills with attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Experience in change management practices to effectively guide employees through transitions.
• Ability to develop training programs that align with organizational goals and employee needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to take initiative and perform requested tasks with minimal direction
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to facilitate, initiate, and communicate organizational vision.

Responsibilities

Human Resources

• Support staff to ensure they adhere to HR policies
• Develop or update policies, annual review and postings
• Full-cycle recruitment including posting positions, screening resumes, conducting interviews and making hiring decisions.
• Guide Supervisors through the recruitment process and provide support for hiring decisions
• Process new employee orientation correspondence
• Forecast and organize weekly temporary staffing requirements and process weekly payroll
• Process bi-weekly payroll for full time employees
• Approve, manage and track employee status notices
• Update job descriptions
• Manage long term disability claims with the assistance of payroll
• Process employee dental and medical benefits
• Maintain shift schedules, manage attendance and disciplinary program
• Deal with employee and management issues or concerns
• Wage analysis /competitive review/labour analysis/budget
• Maintain training matrix and planning
• Manage Attendance Tracker and Scanning Machine

Health and Safety

• Maintain health and safety management system
• Participate in safety group and develop or update policies, review annually
• Maintain legislative requirements on H&S Board
• Maintain Qualified First Aiders and First Aid Room
• Manage all WSIB Claims, Reporting, Monitoring and related Compliance
• Create Modified Work and /Return to Work Plans for WSIB injuries
• Monthly Workplace Audits (JHSC, Action Items, Minutes, Schedule)
• Waste Manifesting (MOE) through Panda Environmental
• Disciplinary Tracking and Documentations
• Pre-Start Health and Safety Reviews

If you have experience in the areas described above and this role appeals to you, send your resume to: jayne@grandriverpersonnel.ca

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Work Location: In person