Human Resources Assistant

Posted on: Jun 6, 2025
Posted by: Foothills County

Summary

Foothills County has an excellent opportunity for a junior to intermediate-level human resources professional to fill a six-month temporary role supporting the human resources department’s day-to-day operations. The role is ideal for a driven and organized individual who pays close attention to detail and wants to progress in the field of human resources.

Key Responsibilities

As our Human Resources Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting the HR team with a wide range of responsibilities, including HR general administration, full-cycle recruitment, employee onboarding, records management and compliance, and HR initiative support.

If you are committed to public service, thrive in a fast-paced environment, collaborate effectively with others, act with honesty and professionalism, and are eager to learn and grow, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications, Education and Experience:

  • A postsecondary degree or diploma and a minimum of two years of progressive human resources experience are required. A diploma from a college or university program in Human Resources, along with appropriate job experience, will be considered.
  • Experience, knowledge, and proficiency in full-cycle recruitment are preferred.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is required.
  • Knowledge and awareness of regulations pertaining to municipal government and human resources is regarded as a benefit, such as Employment Standards, Human Rights, FOIP, and OHS.

Skills Required:

  • A positive attitude and excellent attention to detail.
  • Strong multi-tasking and problem-solving skills and ability to stay organized.
  • Must display and maintain high levels of professionalism, confidentiality and discretion at all times.
  • Exemplary interpersonal and influencing skills; an ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively, across multiple mediums (in-person, over the phone, and virtually).
  • Demonstrate a high level of accountability, reliability, adaptability, and innovation in accomplishing day to day work and long-term goals.
  • Highly adaptive and able to manage a large volume of competing priorities.

Requirements

To view a full copy of this Job Description please visit www.foothillscountyab.ca and click on Careers.

To apply:

  1. Send your cover letter and an up-to-date resume via email to: opportunities@foothillscountyab.ca
  2. Please include the job title in your cover letter and email subject heading.
  3. Send to the attention of: Human Resources Department, Foothills County, Box 5605, 309 Macleod Trail, High River, Alberta T1V 1M7.

This competition will close on Monday, June 23, 2025 @ 4:00 pm.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, we will contact only those under consideration.  The successful candidate will be required to provide a criminal record check.

Job Type

Full time

Employer Contact

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Salary Range

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Closing Date

June 23, 2025
Posting ID: 32660