Assistant Manager - HR and Administration - Jobs in Lower Sackville, NS

Job Description

Assistant Manager – HR and AdministrationKent is the largest retail building supply chain in Atlantic Canada. Our mission is to be the best source of home improvement products through superior service, quality products and everyday great prices. We protect our customers and staff by hiring and training associates committed to our safety values.We employ almost 3700 people in our 49 stores, distribution centre, truss manufacturing facilities and wholesale drywall company. Our growth has been built on a reputation for excellence, and allows us to continue to create jobs and offer opportunities for our associates.**Responsibilities:

• Partners with the leadership team to understand and execute the organizations human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
• Manages the talent acquisition process, which may include recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants, particularly for managerial, exempt, and professional roles; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Manages the onboarding company program system.
• Providing the necessary support for payroll requirements
• Recruits, interviews, hires, and assists trains new staff in the department.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the HR department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
• Maintains compliance, employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices.
• Creates learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees.
• Assists with Inventory and re-buying department for replenishment.
• Audit attendance
• Work with WCB and return to work of associates.
• Collaborate and work closely with the safety department.
• Oversee department up to and including Office Managers, Administrators and Safety Department.
• Audit and delegate reporting action items to multiple departments.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems.
• Maintain a profession and confidential work ethic.
• Excellent record keeping
• Can manage multiple and changing priorities.
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
• High detail and well organized.
• Ability to multi-task and willingness to learn.
• Works well with minimal supervision, under pressure, and within time constraints in a busy environment.
• Highly people-focused role

Education, Experience, Requirements: * Experience Equivalent in Human Resources or Business would be necessary, along with previous experience in the HR field.We Offer:

• A safe work environment

• Incentive programs
• Employee discount
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan
• Opportunities for growth and career advancement
• Training

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