Human Resources Assistant
JOB TYPE|Full-time, Temporary Maternity Leave Coverage, with a possibility of extension
LOCATION|Blackfalds, Alberta
DIVISION
| Human Resources
START DATE|As soon as possible
Eagle Builders is a family-owned, local manufacturing and construction company built on strong Christian values. From humble beginnings in agricultural construction, we've grown into Western Canada's largest and most trusted name in precast construction.
Position Summary
If you excel at administration, communicate with confidence, and thrive in fast-paced environments, we want to meet you! We're looking for someone who's motivated, detail-oriented, and energized by the opportunity to contribute within a high-performing HR team.This is a temporary 15-month contract to cover a leave of absence, with potential to develop into a permanent position.
The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter who's organized, people-focused, and ready to tackle a variety of challenges. You'll bring strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities (written and verbal), and a positive can-do attitude. This role offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to make a daily impact supporting our team.
Join Eagle Builders - where opportunity awaits, innovation is constant, and people are valued and empowered to make a difference.
Job Description
- Lead onboarding and orientation for new hires, ensuring a smooth start
- Maintain up-to-date digital employee records and meet employment compliance requirements
- Support HR Operations through data entry, reporting and general administrative tasks
- Provide timely and helpful responses to HR-related inquiries from employees and external contacts
- Collaborate with other departments to support payroll, benefits, and other onboarding needs
- Stay current with HR best practices, trends and policy updates
- Uphold and model company policies and procedures with professionalism
Requirements
- Prior HR administration experience or related role
- Degree or Diploma in Human Resources or related field considered an asset
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
- A proactive attitude and willingness to provide a variety of administrative or recruitment support
- Understanding of Employment Standards and HR best practices
- High level of confidentiality and professionalism
- Proficiency in document management and HR software an asset (BambooHR preferred)
- Availability Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with flexibility for occasional overtime or Saturdays as needed
- One quarterly shift (10:00 AM - 6:30 pm) in our Manufacturing Facility
- Class 5 Driver's license and reliable vehicle
- Local or willing to relocate to Central Alberta
What Eagle Builders Offers
- Professional Growth: Access to personality and behavior assessments to optimize individual and team success.
- Comprehensive Benefits: 6% vacation pay, statutory holiday pay, extensive health coverage and wellness support.
- Work-Life Integration: At Eagle Builders, family is at the heart of everything we do. That's why we guarantee Sundays off and employees are typically home to sped weekends with their family.
- Comprehensive Compensation: Competitive hourly wages based on experience & skillset with evaluations at three months and annually to recognize and reward contributions.
If you're ready to build your career while being part of something bigger - apply now and let's build the future together!
Note: We appreciate all applications; however, only candidates selected for pre-screen will be contacted.