HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT, Office of Human Resources, Competition # SCHII-22-05, Thunder Bay, ON

HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT

Office of Human Resources

Thunder Bay, Ontario

Full-Time, Contract (6 months)

Anticipated Start Date: June 1, 2022 (flexible)

Schedule II

Competition # SCHII-22-05

This Human Resources Assistant position will provide support to the Office of Human Resources by assisting in HR functions, including, but not limited to processing employment contracts related to part-time hourly staff and Graduate Assistants, and assisting colleagues with various collective agreement processes. This position is also responsible for providing HRIS support to the HR department and university community, including report generation and departmental database expertise, along with employee payroll entries and employee benefit processing.

Post-secondary education in Human Resources or Business Administration is required. Previous industry and office experience shall be considered an asset but not required. High attention to detail, organization and time management is essential. Excellent research skills and a passion for customer service are also key factors for this role. The successful incumbent must have the ability to understand and meet deadlines, as well as the ability to work through numerous interruptions. The Human Resources Assistant must have the ability to do repetitive data entry processing including terminating employees and system file cleanup and offer suggestions/advice to solve problems with office procedures and processes.The successful incumbent must have a comprehensive knowledge of HRIS and reporting systems, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe and collective agreement interpretation. Experience working with Datatel Colleague is an asset.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a single pdf document quoting competition # SCHII-22-05, that includes a cover letter and resume, along with the contact information of three referencesby March 14, 2022 to:

Office of Human Resources

Email:  careers@lakeheadu.ca

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.  This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.

Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.