About this role
The Alma Mater Society (AMS) is the oldest student association in Canada and has been a central student organization at Queen's since its founding in 1858. Today, the AMS acts as a service, advocacy, and governing body on behalf of all students enrolled in AMS-affiliated programs at Queen's University.
The AMS is a not-for-profit entity created by the Society to ensure its continuing financial viability by overseeing the management of its services and associated financial affairs. It is bound by the By-laws and corporate philosophy of our Mission and Operating statements as set out in the AMS Constitution.
In addition to providing wage-based service staff positions for students wanting employment, the AMS seeks to support the Society's broader objectives through the provisioning of a high quality, relevant range of student funded services, that provide a wide range of employment opportunities and meaningful out-of-classroom learning and skill acquisition experiences for students.
Job Description
The Human Resources Office is responsible for ensuring that all AMS members receive equitable access to employment and volunteer opportunities within the AMS and that the experience is safe, productive, and welcoming. The Human Resources Manager and the Talent Acquisition Manager work with the Director of Human Resources to conduct hiring and ensure that all AMS services, offices, and commissions comply with AMS Hiring and Appointment Policy and Procedures.
Competencies
Accountability
Attention to Detail
Communication
Cultural Sensitivity
Problem Solving
Conflict Management
Time Management
Client/Customer Focus
Job Duties
Coordinate all employee and volunteer development activities including all AMS full-time staff training in May
Assist in developing and administering performance reviews for all waged and salaried employees.
Supporting Human Resources Officer in Updating and managing information in HRDownloads
Support the procedure of updating all job descriptions in cooperation with the Human Resources Officer and Personnel Committee
Support the winter semester hiring process including assigning interview bias training, briefings for committees on hiring policy and an introduction to the online application system
Help to facilitate all pan-AMS appreciation activities in conjunction with the Human Resources Administrator including the Volunteer Appreciation and Awards Gala, Volunteer of the Month, Employee of the Month, as well as new initiatives to ensure the First Year Intern Council program is meeting its goal of providing professional development opportunities to first year students
Support in administering employee and volunteer employment and discipline records
Ensure that employees adhere to all health and safety regulations
Act as a main point of contact for all staff and managers, introducing them to the Human Resources Officer for more sensitive matters to resolve any employment or volunteer issues
Point of contact for employees and volunteers who have questions or issues regarding hiring, employment issues, discipline policies, etc.
Maintain employment records within the HRDownloads software for all full-time staff, terminated, and resigned employees and ensure appropriate disposal of these documents according to AMS policies
Work with current AMS Executive Team to ensure the facilitation of relevant initiatives to their platform
Monitor AMS Mandated Training completion rates
Assist the HRO in facilitating the incoming May training, as well as organizing the following year's May training in advance of transition.
Attend and fully participate in all in person and virtual meetings
Respect and adhere to all company policies, procedures and ethical standards
Complete all assigned tasks efficiently and attentively
Strive to foster a warm, comfortable and respectful atmosphere for all
Always serve as a representative of the AMS and its mission statement
Ensure that all employees comply with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards
Maintain timely and consistent communication with your direct supervisor
Facilitate a smooth transition
Complete other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills
Demonstrated time management skills
Ability to supervise and motivate a team to achieve and exceed their goals
Ability to remain calm and poised in urgent situations
Work Conditions
Interaction with employees, management, and the public at large
Working in an office environment
Operation of desktop computer and peripherals
The AMS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.