Human Resources & Safety Officer

Summary

The Town is seeking a detail-oriented and highly professional Human Resources and Safety Officer to join the Corporate Services team. This position plays a key role in supporting the organization through effective human resources administration, accurate payroll and benefits processing, and the coordination of workplace health and safety programs.

The successful candidate will provide guidance and support to management and employees on HR policies, employee relations, recruitment, performance management, training, legislative compliance, and organizational development. The role is also responsible for preparing and verifying payroll, maintaining confidential employee and payroll records, administering benefits and pension processes, and supporting required reporting and year-end documentation.

The ideal candidate will bring progressive human resources generalist experience, payroll and benefits knowledge, labour relations experience, and familiarity with occupational health and safety and Workers’ Compensation processes. A CPHR designation, OHS certification, and experience with ADP Workforce Now would be considered assets. This role requires strong confidentiality, accuracy, communication, organization, sound judgment, and the ability to build positive working relationships across the organization.

Requirements

• CPHR or related Human Resources designation would be an asset.
• OHS Certification or related safety certification would be an asset.
• Experience working in a unionized environment would be an asset.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now program considered an asset.
• A minimum of 5 years’ progressively complex human resource generalist experience in an organization of comparative size, complexity and diversity.
• Experience with Occupational Health and Safety and Workers Compensation Board.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience with Labour Relations.
• A combination of related training and experience may be considered.
• Proficient with MS Office products, particularly Teams, Word & Excel
• Valid Driver’s License.

Knowledge and Skills

• High degree of confidentiality, discretion, integrity, and professionalism.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly with payroll, benefits, records, and compliance documentation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, legislation, bylaws, and safe work practices.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Sound judgment, initiative, problem-solving ability, and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with employees, supervisors, management, external agencies, and the public.