Shared Services Administrator

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Job Responsibility: Content Bloom is a close-knit international company with the headquarters based out of Halifax, Nova Scotia (though we're all working from home during the pandemic). We're an enterprise consulting agency who works for big name clients (we're not the type to name drop, but think ‘known names' and fortune 500s) using our expertise to build applications and integrate them with enterprise Content Management Systems (primarily SDL Tridion, Sitecore, and AEM). We're looking for engaging people to join our amazing delivery team as developers and consultants. We are currently looking for an Administrator - Shared Services to support our global Shared Services (Finance, Operations, and HR) department. Qualifications - What you need to get the job: • 3+ year of related administrative experience • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work virtually (with Slack and Zoom) • Strong organizational skills • Self-starter, responsible, reliable - demonstrate the ability to manage deadlines and see tasks through to completion • Excellent verbal and written communication • Commitment to discretion and confidentiality • Strong technical abilities - Dropbox, Google Admin, BambooHR, WordPress, or similar • Competency in Microsoft applications including the full Office suite • Experience with HR and/or Finance • Canadian Citizenship or authorization to work within Canada • Driver's license and access to transportation • Passion for what you do (This is not optional!) Life at Content Bloom - What you'll do once you get the job (after you celebrate): • Ownership of recruiting efforts, including reviewing and scheduling interviews • Triaging HR-related requests and enquiries • Maintain employee records via the HRIS • Maintain HR- related files • Coordinate student recruiting programs • Research and apply to various award and funding programs • Assist with meetings, including scheduling, organizing • Record meeting minutes / notes • File company expense reports • Assist the finance team with basic bookkeeping and reporting, as well as payroll • HR Monthly reporting • Assist with office improvements • Maintain office equipment and supplies • Occasional errands (Canada Post, critical office supplies, groceries) • Sort/distribute mail and maintain electronic copies • Prepare letters, spreadsheets, and presentations • Assist Company Directors as needed • Assist with travel arrangements as needed • Other clerical or office tasks as assigned What will get you bonus points: • A sense of humour • No fear of dogs (semi-mandatory) • Board games you don't mind occasionally sharing with the team • A resume that tells a story - show us don't tell us why you're awesome • Willingness to pitch in and wear different hats occasionally (figuratively, and maybe literally) Additional perks (beyond loving your new job): • Office dogs • Flexible hours and generous time off • Annual bonuses and raises based on performance • Full health benefits from day 1 • RRSP Matching Program • Travel opportunities • A variety of comfortable working spaces • Exciting social events • Hilarious co-workers • Excellent office-supplied coffee, drinks, snacks, and espresso Please monitor your promotions and spam folders for communications from us concerning your application.

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