The Alberta Teachers’ Association invites applications for the position of
HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT
The Alberta Teachers' Association, as the professional organization of teachers, promotes and advances public education, safeguards standards of professional practice and serves as the advocate for its members. We are continually one of Alberta’s top 80 employers.
Reporting to the HR Director and working as a member of the HR team in a service-oriented, fast-paced and dynamic environment, the human resources assistant provides comprehensive support and works collaboratively with the HR team. Specifically, this position is responsible for:
- Assisting with recruitment activities, including preparing and posting job advertisements, updating interview questions and packages, screening applications, arranging interviews and administering pre-employment tests;
- Coordinating new hire orientations and assisting with the coordination of employee benefits, pension, training and development activities as assigned;
- Coordinating safety and other mandatory corporate training and maintaining accurate records;
- Working with the Association’s human resources information system (UKG) to assist with employee setup, and account removal.;
- Assisting with employee recognition activities;
- Participating in committees and providing administrative support as assigned;
- Supporting positive employee relations by responding to staff inquiries and escalating issues as required;
- Providing assistance in the administration, development and revision of HR policies, procedures and internal programs;
- Maintaining office supplies, distributing incoming mail, preparing correspondence and assisting with posting HR communications to the internal site; and
- Preparing, maintaining and controlling accurate filing systems (paper and electronic), records and statistics.
Qualifications
- Diploma in HR or equivalent and a minimum of two (2) years HR administrative experience in a HR environment;
- Hands on experience with navigating and working with payroll and/or training systems software system;
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other online meeting software (Zoom, Teams and/or Sharepoint)
- Highly developed time management, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
- A proven commitment to continued professional development and a high level of initiative;
- Demonstrated accuracy in keyboarding, proofreading, spelling, punctuation, grammar and strong attention to detail;
- Experience working in a unionized environment and with collective agreements is an asset;
Working knowledge of employment legislation and human resources theory and practices is an asset.
Salary: This position is out of scope with a competitive starting annual salary of $54,105 to a maximum of $66,499 after three years, plus a full range of employer-paid benefits.
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Work Location: Barnett House (11010 142 Street NW), Edmonton.
How to apply
A cover letter and resume, along with the names and telephone numbers of two business references should submitted to careers@ata.ab.ca by 4:00 pm on 2025 01 17.
As an employer, the ATA aims to reflect and respond to the diversity of our membership, staff and society.
To help us better serve our members across the province, diverse applicants or candidates who speak more than one language are encouraged to identify those assets in their employment application.