Human Resources Administrative Assistant

Job Title : HR Administrative Assistant

Location : Brantford, ON

Pay Rate : $22 / hour

Schedule : 45 hours / week | Monday–Friday | 6 : 00am–3 : 00pm (40-minute paid lunch)

Work Environment : Fully onsite | Supporting a 24-hour manufacturing operation

Kelly Services is currently recruiting for a temporary HR Administrative Assistant on behalf of a fast-paced manufacturing client in Brantford. This is an initial 3-month assignment with strong potential for extension or even permanent hire for the right candidate.

This opportunity is ideal for a recent HR graduate with 1–2 years of administrative experience who is eager to gain hands-on HR experience in a dynamic plant environment.

Key Responsibilities :

Provide day-to-day HR administrative support in a busy 24-hour plant environment

Act as the first point of contact for employee walk-ups and routine HR inquiries, escalating when necessary

Support temporary workforce needs by communicating headcount requirements and updates

Collect, review, and submit timecards / timesheets for temporary employees

Maintain accurate employee files and documentation

Assist with planning and coordinating employee engagement activities and on-floor events

Audit and maintain time & attendance records

Follow up on missing hours and resolve timekeeping exceptions (e.g., double clock-ins)

Prepare reports for HR review and payroll processing

Partner with supervisors to ensure time entries are accurate before submission to the HR Generalist

Work independently, managing priorities in a fast-moving and sometimes unpredictable environment

Qualifications & Experience :

1–2 years of administrative experience required (HR exposure is an asset)

Quick learner with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced manufacturing setting

Comfortable working independently and making basic decisions to keep processes moving

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Experience with MS Office required

Experience with time & attendance systems is an asset

Additional Requirement :

Background check is required

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