Human Resources Assistant (Hra)

Human Resources Assistant (HRA)

The Surrey School District respectfully acknowledges that our schools reside on the traditional, unceded, and shared territories of Coast Salish peoples: The q̓ ícə̓ y̓ - Katzie, the qʼwa:n̓ƛʼən̓ - Kwantlen and the SEMYOME - Semiahmoo First Nations, who have been stewards of this land since time immemorial.

Surrey Schools is the largest BC school district and the second-largest employer in Surrey. We're proud recipients of BC Top Employers and Canada's Greenest Employer awards. Surrey Schools provides quality education to over 82,000 students with 124 schools sites and a variety of other learning facilities, offering a broad range of innovative programs and services to support the learning of our students. The Surrey School District team of approximately 13,000 employees works tirelessly every day to ensure that children are getting the best start they can, providing the preparation to be our leaders of tomorrow.

Our Commitment:
Providing quality education extends beyond academic excellence; we are committed to creating and cultivating diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free environments for all applicants, employees, students, and their families.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion & Values:
Our identity, as Surrey Schools, is expressed in the shared values of openness, fairness and belonging and recognizes the importance of diversity of identity and thought. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to removing barriers and creating a workplace where everyone, regardless of their background, feels empowered to contribute their best.

Join us in our mission to provide the best start for children, preparing them to be the leaders of tomorrow. If you are passionate about education, diversity, and making a positive impact, we invite you to explore opportunities with Surrey Schools.

Job Summary
Reporting to the Manager, Human Resources Support Services, the Human Resources (HR) Assistant performs a variety of administrative duties as part of the HR Support Services team.

*This HR Assistant position is a one-year temporary assignment with the possibility of extension*

Responsibilities

• Provides general HR support, including staffing, recruiting, and onboarding information to principals/vice-principals, managers and support staff employees.
• Updates employee information in the human resources information system (HRIS) and other applications, as required.
• Generates various HR related reports and associated documentation.
• Provides information regarding standard collective agreement provisions, including staffing procedures, leaves, and benefits. 
• Provides benefits administration support and assists the Disability Management Team with administrative tasks to support employee medical absences and accommodations.
• Processes various forms, submissions and referrals for support staff employees.
• Provides back up for and works collaboratively with HR Assistant and HR Coordinator colleagues.
• Assists with other administrative functions performed within the Human Resources department as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience

• Certificate or diploma in Administrative Assistant, Office or Business Administration, Human Resources and a minimum of 2 years related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Experience in staffing and recruiting in a large-scale unionized environment is an asset.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with employees at all organizational levels.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-volume work environment and maintain attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to exercise sound judgement, tact, and discretion.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and belonging and building a caring and respectful workplace. 
• Advanced skills in Office 365 and HRIS, with an interest in learning new technologies.
  
  

What we're offering

• Comprehensive Benefits Package
  - Extended Medical, Vision and Dental
  - Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  - Employee Family Assistance Program
  - Municipal Pension
• 13 Paid Holidays, plus Sick & Vacation Time
• Supportive workplace with a positive and productive work environment. Feel a sense of security and safety to act, speak, and reflect who you are

The salary range for this position is $66,140 to $82,675 per year with comprehensive benefits package and Municipal Pension.

Placement in the salary range is determined by an assessment of qualifications and ability to meet the key requirements of the job, and consideration of internal equity comparisons. The midpoint of the range represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications, and experience for the position.

Qualified applicants can apply on Make a Future at https://buff.ly/41wGdyg by clicking the "apply" button to the right of the posting. The closing date for this position is March 14, 2025 at 4:00pm.

Note: Successful applicants will be required to consent to a Criminal Records Search prior to employment. Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. To all others, thank you for your interest.