Coordinator, HR

BDO Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Canada seeks a Coordinator for HR Services to manage employee onboarding, draft HR letters, and support HR operations. This 12-month contract role emphasizes client service and teamwork within a supportive environment focused on personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible Benefits

Market-leading Personal Time Off

Wellness Initiatives Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience providing outstanding client service and teamwork.
• Strong PC skills and previous HRIS system experience.

Responsibilities

• Drafting employment-related letters and assisting with onboarding.
• Processing employee lifecycle transactions in Workday HRIS.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical

Communication

Bilingual

Education

Degree in Human Resources

Tools

Workday HRIS

Centralized Ticketing System

Job description

Putting people first, every day

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. We offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

Our team is looking for a Coordinator, HR to join the HR Services Team and own the following responsibilities:

1. Drafting various employment-related letters including offer letters, transfer letters, and termination letters.
2. Assistance with employee onboarding including background screening, pre-hire setups, and orientation facilitation.
3. Answering general employee questions on BDO HR policies/procedures and employee benefits via a ticketing system.
4. Processing employee lifecycle transactions in Workday HRIS system.
5. Assisting with HR Operations related projects and reporting.

Please note this is a 12-month maternity leave contract.

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration.
• You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high-quality work.
• You identify, recommend, and focus on effective service delivery to your clients.
• You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains, and attracts talent.
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace.
• You grow your expertise through learning and professional development.

Your experience and education

• You have a degree/diploma in Human Resources or another relevant field.
• Experience providing outstanding client service and a commitment to teamwork.
• Proven track record of working with tight timelines under pressure.
• You have strong PC skills and previous experience working with an HRIS system; previous work with a centralized ticketing system is an asset.
• You are able to maintain confidence and exercise good judgment.
• You display strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Bilingual (English & French) is a strong asset.

Why BDO?

Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2025. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.

Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:

• We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.
• We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.
• We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.

Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.

Total rewards that matter: We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide flexible benefits from day one, and a market-leading personal time off policy. We are committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Everyone counts: We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership by our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity, and sexual orientation. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.

Flexibility: All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.

Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm, and our clients. It’s about creating work experiences that meet everyone’s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where, and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.

Code of Conduct: Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.

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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above.