Job Description

Are you looking for a chance to advance your career and make an excellent income? How would you like to work for one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies/one of Lethbridge's most reputable dealerships? Then the Murray Auto Group Lethbridge may be just the place for you!

The Murray Auto Group was established in 1926, and has developed a Canada-wide reputation as an industry leader in exceptional sales and service. Today, close to 100 years later, with over 20 dealerships spread across Canada we still do business in an environment where customers and their needs come first and where our employees are proud to say they work.

We are a Platinum Award Winner as one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies, and we pride ourselves on the strength of our integrity and honesty in all aspects of our business. We are currently looking to add an ambitious and aspiring human resource professional to our administrative team in the full-time continuing capacity of Human Resources Manager.

Job Responsibilities and expectations will include but will be not limited to the following:

• Advise managers and employees on the interpretation of Alberta employment standards, human resources policies, compensation, and benefit programs.

• Research current health and safety practices and recommend changes or modifications to existing policies.

• Implement and maintain the dealership HRIS and administer/promote it's usage amongst management and employees

• Develop and implement recruitment and retention programs in order to attract potential employees and retain current employees.

• Ensure Group compliance with federal and provincial employment legislation.

• Consult with management on discipline/management of staff and discuss ongoing compliance with employment standards legislation.

• Perform compensation audits utilizing industry and regional data and recommend adjustments to staff compensation to senior management

• Assist the managers in facilitating onboarding of new employees and complete the off boarding of departing employees with IT and admin.

• Work with management and the safety committee to implement Occupational Health and Safety Systems that ensure OH&S compliance.

• Assist management with performing and documenting ongoing performance reviews for staff

• Act as claim administrator for the dealership in regards to WCB and disability applications

• Coordinate employee-related events such as luncheons, awards ceremonies, BBQs and Christmas parties.

• Miscellaneous administrative, personnel, accounting/bookkeeping and maintenance related duties as needed

Education/Skill Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and/or a Human Resource Management University Certificate/Diploma is required

• 1 to 5 years of relevant work experience is an asset but not necessarily required

• CPHR designation/candidacy would be considered an asset

• Previous supervisory/customer service work experience where exceptional attention to detail was required is strongly preferred.

• Valid Minimum Class 5 Driver's License is required

• Fluent written and verbal English language abilities is essential

• Previous experience in the automotive industry would be considered an asset

• Previous experience utilizing HRIS or DMS software would be an asset

• Intermediate Computer Application skills are required (Microsoft office including, word, outlook, and excel)

Personality and Character Traits:

• Multi-Tasking and Prioritization

• Strong discretionary and ethical principles

• Excellent communication skills

• Problem-solving and change management skills

• High attention to detail

• Diplomatic, Outgoing, personable, and ability to build and maintain professional relationships

• Professionalism and Integrity

Direct Compensation Structure and Work Schedule:

• Wages will consist of a competitive annual salary paid out semi-monthly. Staring wages will be commensurate with the successful candidates human resources work experience and level of relevant post-secondary education.

• Average work week will be 40 hours per week with shifts being typically 8 hours in duration with a 30 minute unpaid lunch from 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday with some flexibility on shift start and end times.

Murray Chevrolet Cadillac Lethbridge offers:

• Comprehensive benefit (health and dental) package available after 3 months of employment

• Comprehensive RRSP Matching program after 1 year of employment

• Paid sick days for all staff and generous Years of Service Awards for Loyal/Long Term Employees

• Education Assistance Program available after 6 months of employment (HR Professional Development/Course funding for pursuit of CPHR designation is available)

• Room for training, growth, flexibility, and advancement for a top performer.

We are located at 2815 26th Ave South Lethbridge, AB

All interested applicants are instructed to apply with a resume and cover letter and submit their application electronically via this job posting for further consideration for the job vacancy outlined above.

**Please note that all potential candidates will be required to provide a current 3 Year Driver's Abstract as a condition of employment. A completed consent form for a Criminal Background Check and verification of Human Resource education/designation credentials will also be required prior to the potential candidates' start date. Also please note that while we appreciate all applicants' interest in our company, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Murray Auto Group

Department

ADMIN

Employment Type

Full Time