Human Resources Administrator (12-month contract) Who we are: We are an independently, family owned, Ontario based company in the uniform and mat rental business, serving many different industries throughout much of the province. We are fortunate to have many long-tenured employees enjoying our supportive family environment. We choose to live by our values everyday: Keep your promises. Be fair. Tell the unvarnished truth. Respect each other. Do the right thing. Providing an essential service is something we are all very proud of at Northern Uniform. Successful team members thrive when faced with responsibility and a variety of demands. If you are resourceful, and carry a good balance of professionalism and energy, this could be the place for you to contribute, grow and advance! If you are excited to imagine yourself in a role with this impact and opportunity, we want you to join our team! To find out more, visit: www.northernuniform.com (http://www.northernuniform.com/) What you'll do: Your primary goal in Human Resources will be to support our most valuable asset – our employees! This position currently reports directly to the Office Manager. You'll represent our positive company image when communicating internally and externally, providing exemplary service to co-workers, management, vendors, and others to help sustain a cohesive environment throughout the organization. Who you are: Knowing that developing your skills and knowledge only accelerates your career path, you take great pride in staying current on health & safety regulations and employment legislation. You are comfortable with information technology and are capable of learning new software easily, and may even have previous experience using a digital payroll system platform. Detail-oriented – you know that names, numbers, and dates are important, along with spelling, grammar and punctuation. And because you're thorough, you get the details right the first time. A great communicator – you take care to understand and be understood, bringing clarity to the situation at hand. You know how to tailor your vocabulary and tone to suit the context and audience. Positive – you see opportunities in problems, and your bright outlook has a positive influence on the people you work with and the outcome. Professional – you are reliable and respect deadlines, produce accurate work, and strictly uphold confidentiality of employee and company information. What you bring: * Experience in general human resources, including employee training, preferably in an industrial labour environment * Familiarity with occupational health & safety administration, including WSIB claims management * Knowledge of ESA, AODA, OHSA, WSIA, and other employment legislation * Experience processing or assisting with payroll functions; previous use of Ceridian Dayforce considered an asset * Understanding of payroll legislation and payroll cycles * Confidence using Microsoft Word, Excel, and digital document software (pdf) * Superior communication skills, both spoken and written * Pride in confidentiality and professionalism * Commitment to process improvement and personal development * Maybe a secret family recipe to contribute to one of our delicious potluck luncheons! What you get This is a fixed 12-month contract position based on 40-hour weekly schedule, with a starting wage of $23 to $25 per hour, commensurate with skills and experience. Some occasional travel is required and supported for team building and training. We offer group benefits, including health coverage. The work environment includes modern office technology, ergonomic workstations, free parking on site, and public transit also stops nearby. What to do We endeavour to only hire the right people for our team. As a result, our recruitment process has multiple progressive stages. Please complete the first stage of our recruitment process by completing your application and submitting your resume to us online. Our online application/assessment will only take 10-15 minutes to complete. For uniformity, fairness and efficiency, we will not be accepting phone inquiries or applications by fax or in person for this position; only online applications will be accepted. We look forward to hearing from you!