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Human Resources Administrator

J.D. Irving • Forestry • Logistics • 3 days ago

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$34k – $36k per year

Location

In office (Summerside)

Seniority

Junior · 2+ years exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 19, 2026. J.D. Irving scores B on the Alion truth index.

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J.D. Irving

J.D. Irving, Limited is a privately owned Canadian conglomerate headquartered in Saint John, New Brunswick, with businesses in forestry and forest products, shipbuilding and industrial fabrication, transportation and logistics, consumer products, food, agriculture, retail and construction equipment. Founded in 1882 and part of the Irving family group of companies, it employs more than 20,000 people in Canada and the United States through subsidiaries such as Irving Shipbuilding, Irving Tissue, Cavendish Farms, Kent Building Supplies and its railways. It hires truck drivers, skilled trades, papermaking and process engineers, maintenance supervisors, sales associates and finance analysts.

jdirving.com • HQ: Saint John, Canada • Paper & Pulp Manufacturing • Forestry • Logistics • 5000+ employees • Est. 1882

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This position reports directly to the Human Resources Manager. You will be responsible to provide administrative support to HR department through the coordination and execution of human resources policies, procedures and initiatives for the site.

Annual Salary: $47,000 - $51,000

Maintain HCM and people database (updating personal and job-related information for new and existing employees).
Maintain hourly employee files, HR policies, records on vacation, sick leave, bereavement etc.
Obtains, tracks, and completes HR reports regarding absenteeism, performance management, new employee probation evaluation
Assist with the attendance management process by running monthly reports, determining disciplinary action/steps, coordination employee letters, communicating information to supervisors, and entering information into the system.
Assist in hiring hourly employees by coordinating with Talent Acquisition Specialist, completing files and systems setup
Manage tracking/inventory for service anniversary awards and gifts, entering record of receipt of PIN
Coordinate and manage swipe cards for employees and contractors, assist in preparation of employee events, phone coverage in absence of receptionist. (Other duties/incidentals as assigned in absence of accountable HR team member).
Process new hires and terminations under HR database.
Respond to general HR inquiries from employees and external contacts
Perform general administrative duties including filing, scanning, or organizing records

Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
2- 3 years of experience in Human Resources or administrative roles
Strong knowledge of HR functions and labor legislation is an asset
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with HRSS systems preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail, organizational and time management skills
Abilit to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Team-oriented with a positive, professional attitude
Experience in unionized is an asset