HR Generalist (6 - 8 months)

The Kinross Corporate Head Office is located in downtown Toronto and supports Kinross operations and projects worldwide. Corporate functions include Finance, Procurement, Health & Safety, Human Resources, IT and Investor Relations.

Job Description

Coordinate activities related to Human Resource services and to ensure service and / or operating standards are met (internally and / or externally). Contribute to the design and development of processes, practices, and methodologies in Human Resources.

Job Responsibilities

• Part of the Corporate HR team that provides support for the employees and managers for the Corporate office in Toronto and The Hague
• Supports the onboarding and orientation process for new employees for the Corporate office and provides training as needed to ensure new employees are properly set up on payroll and benefits
• Coordinates off-boarding process for terminated employees and conducts exit interviews as required
• Works with the Total Rewards to evaluate roles; analyze and create compensation recommendations for new employees, promotions, or salary adjustments; and on ad hoc requests as needed
• Supports the annual compensation process by assisting with year-end compensation reviews as it relates to the Toronto and The Hague offices
• Independently handles routine employee relations issues or enquiries relating to benefits, pension, compensation, vacation, performance, recruitment, and systems
• Stays current on best practices and trends related to HR, and incorporates this information into work assignments
• Supports the development and implementation of human resource policies and practices in Canada
• Produces and/or reviews manuals and other written materials related to various HR policies, procedures, laws, standards, and government regulations to be communicated
• Responsible for maintaining and auditing Canadian employee vacation entitlement; coordinating the vacation carried forward process and working with the IT team to make appropriate updates in the vacation tool; communicating splash week entitlements to employees; and sending reminders to use carried forward days before the expiry date
• Analyzes and interprets information related to exit interviews, accident reports, and benefits claims
• Leads the Canadian immigration and relocation processes and works with the HR Business Partner (HRBP) and Global Mobility team as required
• Supports the payroll process and team for Canada by reviewing changes at bi-weekly meetings, updating the Human Resources Information System (HRIS), processing reimbursements, identifying corrections, managing benefits reimbursement entitlements, notifying the payroll team of updates to contributions and/or matches, and answering employee payroll-related inquiries as needed in collaboration with the HRBP
• Liaises with third-party vendors or providers to schedule, develop, and coordinate employee education sessions and initiatives including but not limited to: lunch-and-learns, health and wellness sessions, and financial education week
• Manages vendor contracts
• Prepares documents and information requests for audits, as required
• Responds to government or third-party inquiries regarding employment or termination of employees
• Responsible for ensuring that workplace safety procedures are being followed and addressed as required
  

Education and Experience

Required Qualifications Education:

• University degree or diploma in Business, Human Resources, or related discipline
• Additional specialized education of up to 2 years
• Professional in Human Resources (e.g., CHRP, CPHR, PHR, SPHR) certification preferred

Required Qualifications Experience:

• 3 - 5 years of related work experience or equivalent
• Previous experience in the mining industry is preferred

Skills

• Complete understanding of Human Resources
• Familiarity with local and federal regulations required
• Well-developed problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to learn quickly with great attention to detail
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent organization skills with ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced, multi-task environment with demanding deadlines and/or changing priorities
• Ability to work with confidential information and materials
• Capable of working effectively independently and/or as part of a team
• Ability to work and make decisions independently within company guidelines and procedures
• Demonstrated proficiency using HRIS; Performance, Compensation, and Learning Management Systems; and Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Kinross is a Canadian-based gold mining company with mines and projects in Canada, the United States, Brazil, Chile, Russia, Ghana and Mauritania, employing approximately 9,300 people worldwide. Our core purpose is to lead the world in generating value through responsible mining.