HR Coordinator

Durward Jones Barkwell is one of the largest public accounting firms in the Niagara, Hamilton, and Halton regions, with offices spanning from Burlington to St. Catharines. The firm was founded in 1940 and features a dynamic group of professionals.

"Big enough to know, small enough to care." At DJB, these are the words we live by. We value our clients, and taking care of their unique needs is what drives our business. As part of our team, you will realize that to us, nothing is trivial. We have the experience to handle any situation, from complex mergers and acquisitions to assisting new entrepreneurs through the many facets of starting a small business. We do all this while remaining personally involved with our clients and the communities where we work and live.

As one of Hamilton-Niagara’s Top Employers for 2026 and one of Canada's Top Small & Medium Employers for 2025, we lead in offering our employees an exceptional place to work. We offer all our employees:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Flexible work-life balance and summer hours
• Professional development, learning, and growth support
• A dynamic team of employees who desire to see everyone succeed!

Our Firm has an opening for an HR Coordinator to join our Internal HR team.

The Position Details are as follows:

• Status: Full-time, permanent
• Office Location: Choice of Hamilton or St. Catharines
• Salary Range: $48,000 – $60,000
• Additional Compensation Info: Target 3% bonus based on specific metrics
• Reason for Hire: Filling existing vacancy

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources of the Internal HR Team, you will be responsible for:

• Coordinating recruitment activities, including job postings, interview scheduling, candidate communications, interviews, and onboarding
• Supporting the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, performance management administration, and offboarding processes
• Maintaining accurate and high-quality data within the Human Resources Information System (HRIS), ensuring data integrity and reporting accuracy
• Acting as a point of contact for general HR inquiries, providing guidance on policies and procedures
• Assisting with HR projects and initiatives related to engagement, training, wellness, and process improvements
• Supporting compensation and HR administrative processes through the preparation of documentation, spreadsheets, and meeting coordination
• Collaborating cross-functionally with Finance, IT, and other departments to support seamless HR operations
• Continuously seeking opportunities to improve and grow into broader HR and full-cycle recruitment responsibilities
• Additional responsibilities as required to support Firm objectives

The ideal candidate will have:

• 1-2 years of progressive HR generalist experience
• Completion of a post-secondary program in Human Resources, or a related field
• Actively working toward, or has achieved, their CHRP designation
• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy
• Strong organizational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• A growth mindset, openness to feedback, and eagerness to expand into broader HR responsibilities
• The ability to commute to different offices, as required, with reliable transportation

If you are a confident, dedicated, and hardworking professional motivated to deliver high-quality service and value to our employees, we would love to hear from you!

We appreciate all who express interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Additional Information:

Accessibility: In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, DJB will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) required, and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible recruitment experience.

Use of AI Tools: AI tools may be used to support parts of the recruitment process (such as screening resumes and scheduling or organizing candidate information). Final decisions on all hiring steps are always made by our HR and management teams.