Coordinator, HR Connect (Temporary)

WHO WE ARE

"Energizing the Future."

TransAlta owns, operates, and develops a diverse fleet of electrical generation assets in Canada, the United States, and Australia, providing municipalities, industries, and businesses with safe, low-cost, and reliable clean electricity.

For over 111 years, TransAlta has been a responsible operator and proud community member where its employees work and live. We are committed to fostering a dynamic, productive, and safe work environment. Our employees contribute to a diverse, open, and transparent culture with clear accountabilities, strong leadership, and challenging opportunities for personal career growth.

For more information about TransAlta, visit our website at, www.transalta.com.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

It is our collective mission to ensure that every single employee feels a sense of inclusion and belonging and can show up to work as their true authentic self. TransAlta is committed to hiring a diverse workforce including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ2+ community. TransAlta believes that diversity enhances the quality of its performance, is an essential element to effective corporate governance, and cultivates a strong workplace culture.

ABOUT THE ROLE

TransAlta is currently recruiting for a temporary HR Coordinator to join our HR Connect team for 12 months. This position provides service to all TransAlta employees for regular and consistent HR practices within the employee life cycle, such as full cycle recruitment, planning, and annual performance management processes. This role will also be responsible to provide analytical support to the HR team and will contribute to improvement projects while driving innovation. In addition, this role answers questions from employees and leaders regarding pension and benefits, annual processes, payroll, policies and procedures etc.

This is a temporary 12-month, full-time salaried position based out of our Head Office in Downtown Calgary, with the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Provide leaders with recruitment and onboarding support within the defined process to ensure an exceptional new hire experience including posting positions, screening resumes, sourcing candidates, participating in interview process and arranging pre-hire checks, writing offer letters and initiating the onboarding process
• Manage the transactional inquiries and duties with HR for all business units. The HR Coordinator interfaces directly with employees, supervisors, and leaders, utilizing Subject Matter Expert (SME) knowledge of HR processes and systems to educate clients and remove barriers
• Provide tactical support to HRBP's and HR Managers on projects and assignments. This includes all annual core processes related to the employee lifecycle (goal setting, performance reviews, compensation planning, succession planning)
• Answer general employee or leader questions regarding HR model, annual processes, systems, pension and benefits, position reports, timelines
• Manage HR content and access on the HR Intranet and SharePoint, and maintaining HR Records

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

To be successful in this role, we are looking for the following must-have qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business or a related degree
• Minimum 3 years' experience in human resource with broad based generalist experience including recruitment
• Identify potential and existing problems and create effective solutions to address them following appropriate analysis
• Interpret and apply HR common practices into TransAlta standards and policies
• Efficiently use SAP, Success Factors and Microsoft Office Suite
• Professionally interact with people and maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrate service-oriented approach with ability to listen and provide assistance in a timely manner
• Willing to work flexible hours as required to support a geographically broad client group

The following qualifications and/or experience are desirable, but not essential:

• Knowledge of employment law and employment standard and exposure to HR practices
• Capability to understand the business and create the link between HR strategy and business strategy

WHAT WE OFFER

To learn more about how we can energize your future, check out our new Employee Experience Booklet.

Become part of our TransAlta team today!

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every single qualification. At TransAlta, we are dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse workforce where you can show up every day as your true, authentic self. So, if you're excited about this role but your qualifications and experience don't quite tick every box, we encourage you to apply anyways. You might just be the candidate we are looking for.