Human Resources Specialist - Temporary

Permanent
Finning Canada is seeking two Human Resources Coordinators to join our HR team in Edmonton, Calgary, or Surrey. In this role, you will support HR Services, HR Managers, and HR Business Partners by streamlining processes, coordinating key HR activities, and contributing to efficient, high‑quality HR operations.

You will assist with performance management, employee and labour relations, business‑aligned HR actions, and general administrative support while helping enhance HR processes across the organization.

If you are detail‑oriented, collaborative, and looking to grow your HR career with a respected industry leader, we encourage you to apply.

Career advancement and training opportunities
Pension and employee stock purchase plans with company contributions
Extensive health benefits including group medical and dental benefits, and short-term and long-term disability benefits
Apply today and take the next step in your HR career with Finning Canada.
Business Partnership / Customer Service:

• Act as the first point of contact for employee inquiries related to payroll, benefits, recruitment, onboarding, policies, and Workday. Provide HR administrative support, including presentations, data gathering, letter drafting, and Workday transactions.
• Maintain confidentiality of all sensitive HR and employee information.
• Support leaders and HRBPs with transactional Workday HCM activities.
• Ensure consistent interpretation and application of HR policies and procedures.

Create HR reporting and analytics on KPIs such as turnover, recruitment, performance reviews, employee experience, training, and compensation, and recommend process improvements based on trends.

• Complete union‑specific reporting, including temporary transfers, seniority, accommodation tracking, and ability management.
• Prepare ad hoc reports in support of day‑to‑day HR Services needs, projects, HR cycles, and initiatives.

Performance Development:

• Partner with HRBPs and HR Managers to develop skills in investigations, terminations, performance management, training, and labour relations support.
• Build generalist HR capability by supporting HR strategies across employee relations, talent management, compensation, training, and disability/ability management.
• Recommend process improvements and support HR audits as needed.
• Interpret and explain Collective Agreements, policies, procedures, and relevant legislation.

Administrative:

• Coordinate site-access drug and alcohol testing and issue clearance letters.
• Perform administrative tasks including filing, invoicing, expense coding, data maintenance, and ordering office supplies for the HR team.

Post-secondary diploma or degree in Business Administration or Human Resources

• 2 to 3 years HR generalist experience; Proficient in all aspects of the MS Office Suite
• Prior experience with any HRIS System (Workday)

Experience working in a unionized work environment is an asset

• Working towards CPHR designation would be considered an asset
• Understanding of project management approaches and techniques.
• Excellent initiative, combined with planning, analytical and decision making skills
• Demonstrates thoroughness and monitors work to ensure quality results and compliance with government regulations.
• As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.