Job Description

The Opportunity

Davis Pier is a consulting firm that provides innovative solutions to complex government and social challenges. We work with public, non-profit, and private sector organizations in Canada and internationally to deliver the services necessary to improve society and the lives of others by designing, planning, and implementing lasting change.

We hire great people who work hard at delivering great results for clients within a flexible, autonomous workplace. We are looking for a Human Resources Administrator to join our team. This role will support our HR Manager and will be focused on human resources support for our internal operations.

Responsibilities

The HR Administrator will primarily be responsible for maintaining accurate employee records, assisting with recruitment processes, facilitating employee onboarding, and contributing to various HR initiatives. Responsibilities include:

• Maintain accurate employee records in compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures and strategies that align with our goals and values.
• Assist in the analysis and creation of reports based on HR metrics on a weekly, monthly and ad-hoc basis.
• Coordinate and facilitate the employee onboarding process.
• Assist with group benefits administration, onboarding new employees, tracking employee changes, and assist with annual renewal and plan changes.
• Assist with the recruitment process, posting job ads, communicating with candidates, and scheduling interviews.
• Support the tracking of jobs, candidates, applications, and interviews in our ATS (applicant tracking system)
• Assist with finding and applying for funding opportunities for new graduates and students.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR processes and practices.

Qualifications

Candidates should meet the following criteria:

• Post-secondary education in related field and 2 years of previous HR-related experience
• Basic knowledge of labor laws, regulations and HR practices
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
• Adept at maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information
• Experience using Microsoft suite, SharePoint, OneDrive
• Experience with JazzHR, Ceridian and Kantata would be an asset but not essential
• Eagerness for learning and staying updated on HR best practices and trends.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills

At Davis Pier we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If your experience doesnt align with every qualification described but you believe you have the ability to deliver the work described in a way that aligns with our values, we encourage you to apply and look forward to reading your application.

Perks of Working with Davis Pier:

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program (premiums split 50/50 between the firm and employee)
• Four weeks of vacation annually
• Hybrid working options after first few months with the firm
• Annual Health Living Allowance ($500)
• Profit-sharing incentives
• Regular social and team-building events
• Peer Mentorship Program
• Beautiful modern office located downtown in the Brewery Market building
• B Corp certified company
• Collaborative, welcoming, and supportive team

About Davis Pier

Davis Pier is a professional services firm that provides innovative solutions to complex government and social challenges. Our team consists of over 80 people in Halifax, Toronto, and Charlottetown with varied backgrounds including strategists, project managers, engineers, public policy experts, interdisciplinary designers, technologists, and researchers educated in areas such as business, engineering, public administration, psychology, economics, and behavioural science.

We work with public and non-profit sector organizations in Canada and internationally to deliver the services necessary to improve society and the lives of others by designing, planning, and implementing lasting change. Our ability to collaborate with clients and implement these solutions is what sets us apart. The approaches we use to design, plan, and manage change allow us to deliver exceptional value and integrate seamlessly with our clients. Our success in supporting these complex projects resulted in us receiving the 2020 Halifax Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and who are representative of the communities that we serve, in particular those with lived experience of the barriers individuals face to employment.

Davis Pier is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse communities that we serve. We encourage applications from women, BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+ and people with disabilities as we strive to build a more inclusive society.

If you will require accommodations at any stage of the selection process, please state the nature of the accommodations in your cover note. In your application, please feel free to note your pronouns (for example - she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).

Please include your resume and cover letter with your application.

Whats the Process?

We know applying for jobs and finding your new career can be overwhelming, so we strive to be as transparent as possible about our interview and hiring process.

It is important to note that our interviews are conversation based. We use an interview guide to support our conversation and are ready to answer any questions you have about our team. At Davis Pier we strive for a two-way dialogue, as we hire for the long term and want to ensure we are hiring the right person to grow our team and you feel confident choosing us as an employer.

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