City : Surrey

Category : 2037-People Services

Industry : Education

Employer : Kwantlen Polytechnic University - KPU

We are currently seeking a Health and Wellness Coordinator to join our Human Resources team.

Job Overview

This role reports to the Manager, Health and Wellness.
 

The Health and Wellness Coordinator is responsible for providing service and support to employees of the University regarding benefit administration, pension enrollment, and wellness initiatives. This role is responsible for compiling, documenting, entering, and updating employee and job information in the HRIS. The Health and Wellness Coordinator provides advice and guidance on benefits, pension, human resources policies & procedures, collective agreements, and Administrative Terms and Conditions related to health, benefit and wellness matters. This role works closely with management, employees, and a wide range of internal and external partners in the delivery of programs and services.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, or a related field;
• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) and Certified Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) are considered an asset;
• A minimum of two years’ related experience, preferably within a unionized environment;
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
   

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

• Demonstrated working knowledge of complex Human Resources/Payroll systems such as Banner, PeopleSoft and SAP.
• Demonstrated working knowledge Microsoft Office.
• Experience handling HR processes and issues related to benefits, onboarding, and employee relations.
• Proven ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands and to deal with change, delays or unexpected events, keeping constant sight of the overall objectives couple with strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated aptitude for exacting and precise work, including ability to perform arithmetic calculations accurately.
• Experience identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner and gathering and analyzing information skillfully.
• Experience presenting data and information in a concise, clear and meaningful manner to individuals and small groups.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative and overcome obstacles.
• Proven ability to recognize and maintain highest levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to maintain poise and professionalism in all types of situations.
• Ability to travel between campuses is required.

Competencies 

• Leadership: KPU employees inspire, coach, mentor, and support students, employees and KPU as a whole in achieving objectives.
• Accountability: KPU employees demonstrate fiscal accountability and take ownership for their actions, decisions and results.
• Continuous Improvement: KPU employees take a creative approach to opportunities, exploring unique ways to create optimal value for the KPU community.
• Collaboration: KPU employees work in functional and cross-functional teams, coming together to solve complex issues and accomplish objectives that will benefit the KPU community.

Salary Information

The above compensation range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position.  Typically, initial salary placement is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum.  This represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position.  In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and approximately halfway of the salary range for a job with consideration given to internal equity.  

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Application Process

To apply for this opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume as one document via KPU’s Career Centre.