Human Resources Specialist

*MCI *is North America’s public and private market motor coach leader.
Products include the luxury J-Series(an industry best-seller for over a decade), the workhorse D-Series, and the brand new zero-emission luxury and commuter coaches: the battery-electric J4500 CHARGE™ and MCI D45 CRT LE CHARGE™.
MCI also provides maintenance, repair, 24-hour roadside assistance, parts, and technician training through the industry’s only Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) accredited MCI Academy.
Further information is available at www.
mcicoach.
com.
*POSITION SUMMARY* The People Services Specialist based out of Pembina, ND plays a critical role in supporting the organization's human resources functions, ensuring that the organization attracts and retains top talent, promotes employee well-being, and maintains compliance with employment laws and regulations.
If you have a passion for HR and are looking for an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply for this position *WHAT YOU WILL DO:* * Recruiting and hiring: Ensuring that the organization attracts and hires the best talent, conducting interviews, managing job postings, and coordinating on-boarding procedures.
* Works closely with external organizations, educational facilities in coordinating presentations and job fairs to promote MCI to potential candidates.
* Prepare regular reports on HR metrics and key performance indicators, including turnover rates, employee engagement, and provide recommendations to the HR Manager for improvement.
* Facilitate the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a positive and welcoming experience, and providing guidance and support to new employees to help them quickly integrate into the organization.
* Employee relations: Providing guidance to employees on HR policies and procedures and ensuring that the organization maintains a positive and productive work environment.
* Benefits administration: Administering employee benefits, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
* Conduct exit interviews with departing employees to gather feedback on their experience and identify opportunities for improvement to enhance employee retention and engagement.
* Leads and participates in a variety of employee engagement activities including but not limited to the organization of employee appreciation functions, sporting activities, community events, charitable campaigns, Take your Kid to Work day, etc.
* Manage internal communications through a variety of platforms including internal announcements, digital signage, newsletters, and bulletin boards.
* Assist with special projects and initiatives as assigned by the HR Manager.
* First point of contact for employee requests regarding Records of Employment, benefit cards, work permit issues, etc.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and documentation *WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:* * Post-secondary education in Human Resource Management, business administration or related discipline.
* 2+ years generalist human resources experience preferred.
* Knowledge of or experience working within a unionized manufacturing setting an asset.
* Specific Job Skills (eg.
computer skills, communication, motivation, organizational skills) * Solid problem-solver with sound judgment and decision-making skills.
* Results oriented individual with strong business acumen and the proven ability to handle confidential information and ambiguous situations effectively.
* Confidence in dealing with various levels of the organization in a professional and respectful manner.
* Ability to multi-task and focus on competing timelines ensuring critical details are managed effectively and timelines are met.
* Strong customer service/quality orientation.
* Excellent communication skills (verbal/written).
* Good judgment/problem solving ability along with strong customer service and relationship building skills.
* Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) *WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:* * Competitive wages.
* 4 days work weeks - enjoy a three day weekend, every week of the year.
* Eligible for benefits on first day of employment: * Health, dental, and vision coverage * Dental plans - basic dental option with a $0 paycheck contribution available * Vision plan with $0 paycheck contribution * Company Paid HSA (Health Savings Account) Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible medical plan with HSA * Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available * Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance * Employee Assistance Program * Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance * 401(k) with employer match * 14 paid holidays + vacation * Employee social committee organizes numerous events throughout the year, including summer barbecues, holiday festivities, sporting events and tournaments, and much more.
* Ongoing employee development through a variety of in-house training initiatives along with tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutions.
*OUR WHY:* We exist to move people.
Our mission is to design and deliver exceptional transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, e­fficient and reliable.
*NFI Group* is a leading independent global bus manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions.
News and information is available at www.
nfigroup.
com, www.
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com, www.
mcicoach.
com, www.
nfi.
parts, www.
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com, www.
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com, and www.
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com.
Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * 10 hour shift * Day shift * Holidays Work Location: In person