About the organization

CHFBC is a non-profit organization and the parent company that serves as the umbrella organization for this group of related enterprises, i.e. COHO Management Services and Community Land Trust (CLT). Our mission is to unite, represent, and serve our members to promote better housing conditions in BC. Our programs includes: Member Engagement & Communications, Planning and Renewal, Co-op services, Education, Government Relations, and Group Buying.

All of this, so that we can secure affordable housing for our present and future generations.

About the role

We are currently looking for a temporary HR Coordinator with a roll up the sleeves attitude who is comfortable whether conducting screening interviews or reconciling time and attendance records. This is a 6-month contract.

The HR coordinator will assist the HR team in delivering services across the entire organization and provide essential support handling tasks related to recruitment, time and attendance management, payroll, and records management. The incumbent will provide administrative support for a wide range of HR functions, including onboarding, maintaining employee records, payroll processing and HRIS maintenance. The incumbent is expected to form effective and respectful partnerships with employees and implement decisions ensuring that our HR practices are consistent in terms of relevant policies, the collective agreement, legislation, health and safety and other statutes that determine the conditions of employment.

What youll do

The HR coordinator will have a range of duties and responsibilities, including, but not limited to:

• Assisting with recruitment, such as posting job openings, screening applications, scheduling interviews, and handling initial communications with candidates
• Maintaining accurate employee records by updating databases with new hires, terminations, leaves, transfers, and other changes
• Preparing and processing new employee documentation, includingonboarding paperwork, payroll details, and benefits enrolment
• Supporting payroll administration by verifying timesheets, tracking attendance, and coordinating with payroll staff for accurate processing
• Responding to employee inquiries related to company policies, and HR procedures, while fostering a positive, open line of communication
• Assisting with organizing training and development sessions for employees, helping track attendance, feedback, and compliance with ongoing learning initiatives
• Coordinating employee offboarding processes, including updating records to ensure compliance

What you bring

• At least five (5) years experience in a comparable position
• Post-secondary diploma in business administration or human resources management or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 5 years experience working with complex documents using the Microsoft Suite of Applications
• Prior experience working in a unionized environment is an asset
• Proficiency in HR & payroll software, such as BambooHR and Payworks
• Knowledge of effective business communication techniques and the use of visual aids to improve reports
• Knowledge of labour laws, employment standards, and related compliance statutes
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities for handling multiple HR functions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with various departments and employees
• Attention to detail with strong data entry skills for maintaining organized, accurate records
• Problem-solving skills and flexibility to adapt to changing HR needs and demands
• Highest level of integrity

Whats in it for you

• Paid time-off including vacation and wellness days
• Statutory Holidays
• Christmas closure days
• Monday to Friday work week
• Competitive compensation we are a Living Wage employer
• The opportunity to work with a great HR team!

Conditions of employment

This position is based at the Housing Central office with an option to work from home; more details to be provided during the interview. The incumbent will be exposed to confidential information such as employee wages, medical conditions and other sensitive material. There is an expectation to maintain a high level of confidentiality in this role. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and diverse, where people can be themselves. Every perspective and lived experience is valued so that together, as a co-operative, our interactions with members and the public embodies respect and a sense of belonging.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

CHF BC is an equal opportunity employer. We hire based on merit and are strongly committed to equity, diversity and accessibility. Upon request accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. We value diversity and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

We thank all applicants for their submissions, however, only persons selected for an interview will be contacted.