Working as part of a global HR team, the HR Coordinator oversees recruitment and talent pipelining for the organization, onboarding for new hires, employee relations/engagement and provides back-up support to other roles and functions within the HR team as required.

This role is a term position for up to 15 months, with the possibility of an extension or to become permanent, to cover a maternity leave.

Responsibilities & Expectations:

Recruitment, Talent Management & Onboarding

• Manages the recruitment and talent pipeline activities within the organization and is involved with global searches where required.
• Assists in creating job descriptions and utilizes to create effective postings for all hiring requirements.
• Attends career fairs where appropriate, to increase the Company's brand awareness and improve talent pipeline.
• Conducts phone screenings, assessments, schedules interviews and participates in in-person interviews where required.
• Completes all required references, background checks and offer letters for new hires.
• Completes onboarding activities for all local hires.
• Assists with optimizing temporary labour services for production staff.

Employee Relations, Engagement & Training

• Assists any employees with questions or concerns either directly, or directs them to the appropriate contact for assistance.
• Assists with any complaint investigations as required.
• Leads the social committee and ensures employee events (BBQ, Christmas Party) are planned and executed.
• Brings forward employee engagement initiatives and solutions to ensure a high level of employee engagement exists within the organization.
• Ensures communication boards and information is shared with staff as appropriate.
• Ensures all training records are up-to-date and complete, to satisfy safety and food safety requirements.
• Administers, facilitates and leads training where required.

Miscellaneous

• Provides back-up support within the department as required, including payroll, benefits administration and other HR related duties and tasks.
• Provides assistance as required in audits.
• Takes notes and meeting minutes as required.
• Provides assistance in updating and communicating of new policies.

Desired Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working within Human Resources is required, with a preference for experience within recruitment and talent management.
• Related post-secondary education is preferred.
• Strong computer skills required, with a focus on the Microsoft Office suite.
• Previous experience working with ADP Workforce Now is an asset.
• Must have strong time management skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) are required.
• Capable of demonstrating a high level of confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal skills required and comfortable interacting with many different personalities.
• Must be capable of working independently and demonstrate initiative.