The HR Specialist is an important member of our HR team, providing excellent front line support to our employees on day-to-day questions as well as providing support to our HR Business partners on administrative and procedural functions, while building their skills as an HR professional. For the right candidate, this role also represents a development path to an HR Business Partner opportunity in the future.
As an HR Specialist, YOU will experience:
- Working within one of the safest organizations in the industry where your safety and well-being are our most important priority
- Working for the best in class equipment dealer and with the premium Caterpillar brand
- Opportunities to continuously Learn, Grow and Develop with our Toromont team through our internal Training teams that are geared for your success
- Competitive total rewards including: wages, benefits, and premiums (as eligible)
- An opportunity for flexible work schedules and opportunities across multiple locations across Eastern Canada
In a typical day, YOU will:
- Handle HR correspondence with the business, update systems, handle compliance requirements (Service Canada, confirmation of employment letters, etc.), research, letters (terminations, etc.)
- Build relationships with managers and employees to effectively support with HR questions and matters; provides guidance on HR policies and programs.
- Maintain HR Intranet and related communications, HR Bulletins, etc.
- Support / Leading process improvement initiatives to streamline and align HR processes for improved efficiency and employee experience
- Update H&S training records
- Qualify contractors via multiple platforms (EN and FR) Update H&S policies
- File Workers compensation claims / paperwork
- General Health and Specialist Support
- Focal point for employee inquiries, fielding issues and engaging correct HR service provider / team
- Ensure that HR programs are implemented in support of the organization's mission, vision and values
- Actively participate in discussions related to discipline, collective agreements, terminations, etc.
- Partner with HRBP’s & leaders to support HR issues, recommend specific solutions in support of the business;
- Support HR Business partners in conducting exit interviews, small HR investigations.
- May eventually provide direct HR Support to a small client portfolio, under guidance and mentorship of a senior HR Business Partner
- Support in ongoing special projects, initiatives, throughout year, including but not limited to supporting onsite events, in-house learning programs, Toromont recruiting events, developing training materials, etc. This role reports directly to the Director, HR, - however receives day to day guidance from local HR Business Partners; Will interact with all member of the HR Team, specifically HRBP’s, recruitment and HR Systems, and liaise with payroll, benefits, and operational leaders as needed.
Must-haves for this role:
- HR program graduate and / or 2-5 years HR work experience
- Knowledge of human resources practices, processes and employment standards across provinces;
- Working knowledge of HR Information Systems - UKG experience would be an asset.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Effective communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
- Team player with flexibility and the ability to handle multiple tasks
- Self-motivated and able to adapt to changing priorities
- Work towards deadlines with a strong sense of urgency
- Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Bilingual (EN/FR) preferred
About Toromont Cat
With over 4,000 employees and 56 locations from Manitoba to Newfoundland, Toromont Cat has a proven track record, industry knowledge, dealership infrastructure, and service mindset to ensure our Construction, Mining, and Power Generation customers succeed. At Toromont Cat, work is built around people's strengths, our products, technology and an outstanding customer experience and through our strong partnership with Caterpillar ™, Toromont Cat takes care of our employees who take care of our customers! When you join our team, you become a member of the Toromont family. Your success is our success!
