Who we are.

At Mercer International Inc., our vision of transforming biomass into bioproducts for a more sustainable world is being realized every day.

We are a diversified global producer of forest products, bioproducts, and green electricity with operations in Canada, Germany, Australia, and the United States.

We have a consolidated annual production capacity of approximately 2.3 million tonnes of kraft pulp and 960 million board feet of softwood lumber.

What we believe.

A culture of diversity and inclusion is critical in making the best decisions for our people and achieving sustainable business success.

Together, we encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our employees.

We strive to provide an inclusive culture by fostering an environment of mutual respect, and fairness, and by providing opportunities to contribute and grow.

Position Description
Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the Human Resources Administrative Assistant provides comprehensive administrative, recruitment, benefits, and employee recognition support.

This role manages reception, HR records, and departmental expenses, ensuring efficient HR operations and contributing to a positive employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Reception: Greet and assist visitors and employees at the HR department, managing the front desk and phone calls.
• General Administrative Support: Provide administrative assistance including data entry, scheduling, and expense management.
• Recruitment Support: Assist with recruitment processes, including resume filing, interview scheduling, and candidate communication.
• Benefits & Pension Support: Assist with the administration and distribution of benefits and pension information.
• Departmental Expenses: Manage invoices, cheque requisitions, and purchase orders.
• Mail Management: Handle departmental mail and annual mailouts.
• HR Records Management: Maintain accurate and confidential employee records.
• Employee Recognition Coordination: Coordinate employee recognition programs and events.
• Director Support: Provide administrative support to the Director of Human Resources, Senior HR Advisor and the Human Resources Coordinators.
• Communications: Create and distribute announcements, bulletins, and weekly newsletters.

Qualifications and Experience

• Completion of a post-secondary degree/diploma in Human Resources and/or equivalent experience is considered an asset.
• 3+ years experience in an administrative role, Human Resources experience is considered an asset.
• Experience working in a Unionized setting.
• Familiarity with HRIS management software, such as UKG.
• Fast computer typing skills.
• Experience in working with Microsoft Excel/Word, Adobe, G-Suite, and electronic filing systems.
• Strong sense of integrity and professionalism, with the ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong organizational, verbal and written communication, interpersonal, problem solving and time management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have excellent communication, computer and time management skills.

Pension and Benefits

• We provide a competitive pension plan, with base contributions made by Mercer which can be supplemented with personal contributions matched by the company up to a certain %.
• Our group benefits package, which has no waiting period, includes extended health and dental benefits and an on-site gym.
• The Salary Range for this position is $58,000 to $88,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

Application Process
We encourage you to apply if you are a motivated and experienced HR Administrative Professional looking for a challenging and rewarding career.

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We thank all applicants for considering a career with us, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For more information please visit our website: www.mercerint.com

At Mercer, we are sustainable. By Design