Administrative Assistant, Human Resources – Term (Ending March 31, 2023) Full Time Position

Job title: Administrative Assistant, Human Resources – Term (Ending March 31, 2023) Full Time Position

Job description: Join the Northwood team!

Since 1962, Northwood has led the way as Nova Scotia’s most dynamic continuing care organization committed to innovation and change. Northwood is the largest not-for-profit continuing care organization in Atlantic Canada and is recognized both here at home and across Canada as an extraordinary example of the power of social justice, but we like to call it the power of love! When life changes, and society changes, Northwood leads the way, incorporating revolutionary designed, responsive care. From new ideas to new technologies, we are empowered to do this, because our focus is on people!

Northwood is currently accepting applications for a full time, term Administrative Assistant, Human Resources.

Qualifications:

• Community College Diploma; a one year administrative or business course
• 1 year of relevant work experience
• Advanced Excel training/skills required
• Strong Microsoft Office skills required.
• Knowledge of computer software required
• Proficiency in keyboarding (50 words per minute) required
• Experience in database creation considered an asset
• Knowledge of office equipment (e.g. photocopier, fax machine) required
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis according to Northwood’s corporate standard

Major Responsibilities:

• Provides administrative support to the Corporate Director, People Services and the Human Resources team in the areas of compensation,benefits, recruitment and employee relations
• Performs routine clerical and administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, and organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files
• Provides administrative support for projects related to HR software implementation and maintenance
• Provides front line HR administrative support to staff, managers, job candidates and members of the public
• Inputs and maintains data for various HR initiatives (e.g. exit interviews, new hire surveys, etc.)
• Maintains inventory control of supplies and office equipment
• Coordinates and arranges maintenance of office equipment (e.g., photocopier, computers, printers, phones, etc.)
• Manages and maintains indicator tracking within the department
• Maintains general correspondence (e.g., filing, copying)
• Completes monthly mailouts to new hires and others as needed
• Performs other duties as required

Hours of Work: 80 hours bi-weekly

Effective: August 29, 2022

To learn more about Northwood please visit our website .

Northwood is proud to be an inclusive employer who encourages diverse applicants. We thank all applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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