HR Coordinator

The Opportunity

This is a 6 month contract opportunity. If you’re looking for an exciting opportunity to grow your HR skillset and be part of a supportive, innovative team, we’d love to hear from you!

Position Description

The HR Coordinator will handle various HR support tasks, including payroll and benefits administration, onboarding, attendance management, maintaining the HRIS, and general employee relations. You will also report to the HR Manager, assist in policy development, and lead specific projects and company events as assigned.

• Manage the HRIS system to ensure accurate recording, maintenance, and reporting of HR data, and updating employee files
• Assist with recruitment processes, including scheduling interviews, conducting background checks, benefits enrollment, administering predictive indicator surveys, and preparing contracts and agreements.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to complete orientation schedules.
• Prepare and maintain employee files.
• Foster effective communication and strong working relationships with employees and management by answering questions and providing assistance.
• Administer employee benefits (US and Canada), coordinating updates, changes, and terminations with employees and brokers.
• Assist with organizing corporate events such as lunch & learns and other company activities.
• Provide answers to employee inquiries regarding benefit plans for both the US and Canada.
• Assist in generating HR reports for management, including data on salaries, turnover, absenteeism, and headcount.
• Track absences and manage vacation accruals.
• Lead internal company communication efforts through the software and other technology.
• Provide bi-weekly assistance with US payroll processing.
• Oversee the annual handbook update process, including collecting sign-offs.
• Update organizational charts as needed.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, GMPs, and HACCP standards.
• Manage special projects and perform additional duties as required.

Experience

• Extensive knowledge and experience in general Human Resources management.
• Payroll experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education or HR certification.
• Ability to handle high volumes of paperwork.
• Familiarity with employment legislation.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Exceptional multitasking and prioritization abilities.
• Strong time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Education

Post-secondary education and/or HR Certification.