HR Generalist- St. Thomas

Who we are

For over 70 years Buckland has been working to help companies across the world experience global trade in a better way. Buckland employs a unique approach to global trade that focuses on combining trusted technologies and talented people that know how to use them. As a customer-focused company, Buckland provides customers with a single source of unmatched Customs Brokerage (Canadian, US, Mexican), Trade Managed Solutions, Freight Forwarding, Trade Technologies and Warehousing/Distribution Services. Buckland strives to provide customized services in a memorable way.  

Buckland is looking for a Human Resources Generalist

What you’ll be doing

This position is responsible for the daily operations support, and administration of all transactional HR processes for their assigned location.

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary, benefits package, and matching retirement plan
• A friendly, collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for professional development & ongoing learning
• A chance to be part of a growing organization

You will be responsible for

• Serve as a subject Matter Expert (SME) for all relevant legislations, Companywide policies, and assist in the administration of the workforce management system/time and attendance solution.
• Conduct new employee orientation and onboarding and support with group benefit administration including employee enrolments, handing inquiries, analysis of monthly billing statements and and assist with annual analysis of benefits programs.
• Make Human Resources policy manual updates and recommendations, record, maintain, and report human resources information and employee files, performs clerical functions such as handling staff inquiries.
• Assist with training and development program administration including updating employee training records
• Health & Safety compliance, Short Term Disability, and Workers Compensation administration and related projects for the assigned office.
• Collaborate with the HR team on special projects (i.e. implementation of software, compile HR metrics, Employee Opinion Survey, Time, and Attendance system enhancements).
• Provide support to recruiter with maintaining compliant Job Descriptions and safe hiring practices in accordance with laws including background check processes and review of employment application in accordance with State laws.
• Driven by results working in a fast-paced environment.
• Provide exceptional team members support by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly and effectively.

What we need from you

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of general human resources experience particularly in legislation implementation and interpretation, health & safety, and labour standards.
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to manage inquiries which may be of a sensitive and confidential nature.
• Effective problem-solving skills and able to analyse and interpret data.
• Intermediate MS Office knowledge.
• Experience with Ceridian Dayforce an asset.
• Must be legally eligible to work for the Company at all times.
• Valid Passport and ability and desire to occasionally travel if required to other offices locations in CAD/USA/MEX.

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Please visit www.Buckland.com to learn more about Buckland and the services we provide.  The career page will highlight all current open positions and they can be found in this link. When applying, ensure to have your most up to date resume and all relevant documents related to your application ready to be uploaded.
  

Buckland provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on any protected ground under applicable human rights legislation.  This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including: recruitment, hiring, training, placement, promotion, compensation, transfer, leaves of absence, layoff, recall and termination.

Buckland may use artificial intelligence from time to time to screen, assess or select applicants for employment, including for this position. Buckland will work with and accommodate persons with disabilities throughout the entire recruitment, selection and on-boarding process.  If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition at TA@Buckland.com.


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