Acadia University

Acadia University is seeking HR Generalist to join our Human Resources team. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys a variety of responsibilities, enjoys working with people and processes, has strong attention to detail, and takes pride in providing excellent customer service.

In this role, you will play an important part in supporting employees throughout their employment journey by assisting in the administration of employee benefits and pension programs, payroll and onboarding activities, and providing day-to-day operational support to the Human Resources department.

As a key member of the HR team, you will work with employees, retirees, managers, internal departments, and external service providers to ensure our programs are administered accurately and in compliance with legislative and policy requirements. Key responsibilities will include:

Pension and Benefits Reconciliation and Administration:

• Administer employee pension and benefit programs, including enrollments in our HRIS system, updating changes, leaves, retirements, and end of employment.
• Coordinate with insurance carriers and pension providers to ensure accurate records and reporting.
• Reconcile benefit and pension accounts and process monthly remittances.
• Respond to employee and retiree inquiries regarding benefits and pension plans.
• Support annual reporting and compliance requirements.

Payroll and Employee Onboarding:

• Assist with payroll-related data entry and processing for casual employees.
• Coordinate onboarding activities for our casual employees, including employment documentation, system setup, and employee communications.
• Work with hiring managers and new employees to ensure a smooth onboarding experience.

Human Resources Operations:

• Provide front-line support for HR inquiries and direct employees to appropriate resources.
• Maintain employee records and filing systems while ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.
• Manage the HR departmental inbox and assist with general correspondence and reporting.
• Update and maintain HR website content and resources.
• Support budget tracking, invoice processing, and account reconciliations.

• We are seeking someone with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related discipline.
• Experience working with payroll, benefits, pensions, HR systems, or financial reconciliations would be considered an asset.
• Experience in data analysis, interpretation, and the preparation of accurate reports.
• CPHR (Chartered Professionals in Human Resources) Designation is considered an asset.
• Must be highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities, and comfortable working with confidential information.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and work to a high level of accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with peers and contribute to a team-oriented environment.
• Applicants must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications with high proficiency in using Excel.
• Experience working with Dayforce (HRIS system) an asset.

For further information or to request a detailed job description, please contact Elektra Papadogiorgaki at [email protected].

Acadia University, located in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral territory of the Mi'kmaq nation, is one of Canada's leading primarily undergraduate institutions. For more than 185 years, Acadia has been providing students with a transformative learning environment that supports their success in life and career. Our graduates emerge with the tools required to be global citizens and community leaders. Acadia's faculty and staff are key to our institutional success and share a strong commitment to our students by delivering an exceptional post-secondary experience. As a staff member, you will be part of a community where innovation is encouraged, and your ideas are valued.

Acadia is situated in the Town of Wolfville in Nova Scotia's beautiful Annapolis Valley - just one hour from the city of Halifax. Wolfville offers residents an outstanding quality of life, including an affordable cost of living, vibrant dining experiences, abundant recreation, and a welcoming sense of community. It is is one of the fastest-growing communities in the province, where people find the perfect mix of small-town charm and urban energy. It's a place that people love to live, and those who do not live here love to visit.

To see more information on why Acadia is an employer of choice, please visit our website at www.hr.acadiau.ca.

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Acadia University acknowledges that we are in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq. This territory is covered by the "Treaties of Peace and Friendship" which the Mi'kmaq, Wəlastəkwiyik (Maliseet), and Passamaquoddy Peoples first signed with the British Crown in 1726. The treaties did not deal with surrender of lands and resources but in fact recognized Mi'kmaq and Wəlastəkwiyik (Maliseet) title and established the rules for what was to be an ongoing relationship between nations. Acknowledging the land that we are on, means that we are working towards decolonization across campus.

Acadia University is strongly committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, Black and African Nova Scotians, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons living with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community members, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. As part of your application, you are invited to complete a brief Employment Equity Voluntary Self-Identification Form. This form is voluntary.

The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require accommodation because of a disability or for any other reason during the interview process, please contact [email protected].

Please be advised that only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to fill this position. A six-month eligibility list may be established from this competition to fill future vacancies for identical positions. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.