Human Resources Assistant - Support Staff

This is a term assignment for 12 months*.

The Surrey School District respectfully acknowledges that our schools reside on the traditional, unceded, and shared territories of Coast Salish peoples:
The q̓íc̓əy̓ - Katzie, the q̓ʷa:n̓ƛ̓ən̓- 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. Surrey Schools provides quality education to over 82,000 students with 124 school 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.

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.

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.

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

The HR department is currently undergoing a period of transition. While this role is posted as a term assignment, there may be the potential for an extension or future opportunities.

• Provides general HR support, including staffing, recruiting, and onboarding information to principals/vice-principals, managers, and employees.
• Processes and maintains employee information in the human resources information system (HRIS) and related applications, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with established procedures.
• Maintains accurate and confidential HR records in accordance with privacy legislation, retention schedules, and departmental standards.
• 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 backup support for and works collaboratively with HR Assistant and HR Coordinator colleagues.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• 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.

• 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…