People Services Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

The People Services Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the organization's human resources functions, ensuring that the organization attracts and retains top talent, promotes employee well-being, and maintains compliance with employment laws and regulations. If you have a passion for HR and are looking for an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply for this position

• First point of contact for employee requests.
• Ensuring that the organization attracts and hires the best talent, conducting interviews, managing job postings, and coordinating on-boarding procedures.
• Works closely with external organizations, educational facilities in coordinating presentations and job fairs to promote MCI to potential candidates.
• Prepare regular reports on HR metrics and key performance indicators, including turnover rates, employee engagement, and provide recommendations to the HR Manager for improvement.
• Facilitate the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a positive and welcoming experience, and providing guidance and support to new employees to help them quickly integrate into the organization.
• Providing guidance to employees on HR policies and procedures and ensuring that the organization maintains a positive and productive work environment.
• Conduct exit interviews with departing employees to gather feedback on their experience and identify opportunities for improvement to enhance employee retention and engagement.
• Lead and participate in a variety of employee engagement activities including but not limited to the organization of employee appreciation functions, community events, charitable campaigns etc.
• Manage internal communications through a variety of platforms including internal announcements, digital signage, newsletters, and bulletin boards.
• Assist with special projects and initiatives as assigned by the HR Manager.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and documentation

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Post-secondary education in Human Resource Management, business administration or related discipline.
• 2+ years generalist human resources experience preferred.
• Knowledge of or experience working within a unionized manufacturing setting an asset.
• Specific Job Skills (eg. computer skills, communication, motivation, organizational skills)
• Solid problem-solver with sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Results oriented individual with strong business acumen and the proven ability to handle confidential information and ambiguous situations effectively.
• Confidence in dealing with various levels of the organization in a professional and respectful manner.
• Ability to multi-task and focus on competing timelines ensuring critical details are managed effectively and timelines are met.
• Strong customer service/quality orientation.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal/written).
• Good judgment/problem solving ability along with strong customer service and relationship building skills.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Competitive wages.
• 4 days' work weeks - enjoy a three-day weekend, every week of the year.
• Eligible for benefits on first day of employment:
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Dental plans - basic dental option with a $0 paycheck contribution available
• Vision plan with $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Contribution to HSA (Health Savings Account) when enrolled in the high deductible medical plan with HSA.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits to include critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match
• 14 paid holidays + vacation
• Ongoing employee development through a variety of in-house training initiatives along with tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutions.