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McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, a family-owned funeral services company that has been part of the Calgary community and leader in the funeral services industry for over 120 years, is seeking a professional and courteous Human Resources Assistant. This role will be the right fit for an HR professional who may be looking to enhance their experience or wind down their HR activities while dealing with the day-to-day responsibilities of HR. You still want to be involved, just not with the big stuff. (If you are in HR, you know what the big stuff is).
Are you a reliable HR professional looking for:
- A workplace that truly values you
- A stable industry – no boom or bust career rollercoaster
- A career with purpose and real rewards
- A once-in-a-career opportunity to be part of meaningful moments
Your Role in HR:
Working with the HR Advisor and Payroll/Benefits Administrator to support a team of 140 amazing professionals, you will:
- Assist with recruiting –conducting initial screening interviews with potential candidates to find the diamonds who will excel in a specialized, 5-star customer service environment
- Assist with onboarding for all new hires – setting up the background for new employees (thankfully there are checklists), ensuring the employee receives the correct sign-on forms (more checklists) and the access they need to be successful
- Assist with uniform program - We provide all staff with uniforms for their position, including shoes. We have all items on hand or order directly from various suppliers. Our team needs to always look their best
- Day to Day HR – Answer the questions HR gets such as how many vacation days do I have? What are my benefits? Where can I find (fill in the blank)? Could I get a letter of employment?
- Technology / Tools set up - We have embraced technology. With the help of IT, we set up iPhones, Google Drive and Microsoft Accounts. We are the catch-all for questions and troubleshooting
- Other HR tasks - The above list is not all. There is more to the day-to-day work that we do. We have many ongoing projects that you can be involved in
Qualifications Required:
- Formal HR education (completed or enrolled)
- You present yourself professionally, understanding and respecting the environment we work in
- You need to be able to say or think – of course, how can I help?
- We work out of one location but engage with our team across the city. There are many team members that we don’t see until the quarterly meeting - thankfully there are pictures
- You must be able to establish a relationship over Teams and through your communication
- You are quick to change from one task to another and be fluid to move as the day goes on
- You are comfortable collaborating with owners and senior management.
Recognition That’s More Than Just Words:
At McInnis & Holloway, we don’t just say we appreciate our team – we prove it:
- Starting wage of $28.00 per hour
- Kudos Rewards Program to spread positivity and recognize a job well done. Last year our team earned over $45,000 in gift cards through Kudos
- A culture where your hard work is seen, valued, and rewarded
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This position works Monday – Friday, 8:30 – 4:30 pm
Industry-Leading Benefits & Perks:
- Comprehensive benefits package – healthcare, dental, and wellness programs
- Bonus program, savings & RRSP matching – employer contributions to your future
- Sabbatical program – take extended breaks to recharge and grow
- Start accumulating paid vacation days from the first day of employment
- Professional wardrobe provided – work suits, dresses, shirts and footwear covered
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Company events – engage with your team in meaningful ways
- A warm, welcoming, positive company culture
Real Support – Not Just Buzzwords:
- New employees get 4 scheduled meetings per year with their manager
- Veteran employees get 2 scheduled meetings per year
- Built-in opportunities to be heard, supported, and set up for success
- No “just deal with it” or “it’s always been that way” mentality. We listen, adapt, and improve
Does this sound like the career direction for you? If you are looking for a caring, compassionate, enjoyable workplace and you have a strong desire to provide customer service in our Human Resources Assistant position, then we would like to hear from you. Please include a cover letter expressing your interest.
Please note: The successful candidate will be required to provide a security clearance letter.
We thank all candidates for their applications, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
