Job Description

Human Resources Coordinator
Hantsport, NS
AM - 17117

Meridia Recruitment Solutions has partnered with CKF, a member of the Scotia Investments Family of Companies, to recruit a Human Resources Coordinator to join their team in Hantsport, Nova Scotia.

With five manufacturing facilities located across North America and a total workforce in excess of 700 employees, CKF is a diversified company specializing in the production of foam, plastic and molded pulp products, including disposable tableware, egg cartons, four-cup carriers, display containers, and a wide variety of other products for the food services industry.

Role Description:
As the Human Resources Coordinator, you will provide support to all areas of the Human Resources department within the 24/7, unionized manufacturing facility in Hantsport, Nova Scotia. Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, you will contribute to and improve on existing HR functions, including performance management, attendance management, recruitment, employee engagement, and more.
By joining CKF, you will be part of an ethical ownership group that care about the environment and community. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly skilled team, where you will gain valuable HR experience in a fast-paced environment by supporting and improving HR functions. In return for your skillset and expertise, you will be offered a competitive salary and benefits package.

Your responsibilities include:

• Monitoring the existing performance management process and corresponding system, ensuring that Managers are completing reviews in a timely manner, and training salaried staff on how to use said system;
• Owning the attendance management program, monitoring employee absences, preparing letters and handling all inquiries about the program;
• Collaborating with the IT and Payroll department to continuously improve the efficiency of the attendance management program;
• Supporting the recruitment process for salaried positions by conducting screening calls and reference checks;
• Administration of the apprenticeship program for the Hantsport facility, liaising with government agencies to arrange registration, documentation, training, and funding;
• Administration of group insurance and pension plans, processing life insurance and pension claims for employees and retirees, and acting as the main point of contact for any inquiries related to the various plans;
• Contributing to the execution of employee engagement initiatives, including the \'25 Year Club\' for CFK employees, organizing all logistics of this event, and assisting with other team events;
• Maintaining the corporate policy manual, providing updates and edits to policies as needed.

Qualifications:
As the ideal candidate, you are a driven and personable HR professional who is committed to further developing their skillset. You are also passionate about gaining exposure to a wide range of HR functions and are excited about the opportunity to join a highly-skilled and close-knit team of HR professionals.

Your qualifications include:

• Post-secondary education with an emphasis in Human Resources and/or Industrial Relations;
• 2-5 years\' experience in a Human Resources and/or Administrative role;
• Exceptional time management skills, with the ability to excel in a demanding and fast-paced environment with competing priorities;
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) and the ability to maintain the highest degree of professionalism and confidentiality;
• Strong team player with a high level of personal integrity;
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications;
• Highly detail-oriented;
• CPHR Candidate status is considered an asset.

To express interest in this opportunity please apply online by clicking \xe2\x80\x9cApply Now\xe2\x80\x9d below.
For more information contact Austin McLennan, Senior Consultant, at 902-424-1103 and amclennan@kbrs.ca or Kyle Armstrong, Recruitment Specialist at 709-383-1328 and karmstrong@kbrs.ca, or please apply online by clicking the \xe2\x80\x9cApply Now\xe2\x80\x9d button below. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Austin or Kyle know.
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