Human Resources - HR Coordinator

Westerkirk Capital; Victoria; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private investment company in Victoria, BC is seeking an HR Coordinator to support recruitment, onboarding, and HR operations. The ideal candidate is organized, people-oriented, and eager to contribute to a dynamic workplace culture. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive extended health and dental benefits

RRSP matching program

Company parking in downtown area

Workperks membership

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in an HR support or coordination role.
• CPHR designation or working toward it is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support full-cycle recruitment including job postings and interview scheduling.
• Maintain and update employee records in the HRIS.
• Assist with HR analytics and reporting.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Multitasking

Tech-savvy

Education

Post-secondary education in Human Resources

Business Administration

Tools

HRIS (Dayforce)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Westerkirk Capital Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities to apply. Westerkirk Capital Inc. will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your Human Resources representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

HR Coordinator

Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada (On-site)

Full-Time 40 Hours a Week

Salary Range: $60,000-$75,000

The posted salary range reflects varying levels of experience, from emerging professionals to those with several years of relevant experience. While the full range represents the potential earnings for the role, it is not typical for new hires to start at the top of the range. Placement within the range is based on qualifications, experience, and alignment with internal equity.

Westerkirk Capital Inc. (‘WCI’), a private investment company based in Victoria, BC is seeking an HR Coordinator. The organization is a single-family office managing assets via internal direct and third-party/external managers across a variety of portfolios and asset classes including fixed income, public equity, private equity, hedge funds, infrastructure, and real estate.

The HR Coordinator supports the Human Resources team in delivering key services across recruitment, onboarding, benefits, and HR administration. This position works closely with the HR Manager and various department leaders to ensure a smooth and effective employee experience while promoting a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture. The ideal candidate is organized, people-oriented, and eager to contribute to a growing and dynamic workplace.

Key Accountabilities

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Support full-cycle recruitment including job postings, resume screening, and interview scheduling.
• Conduct initial phone screens and coordinate interviews with hiring managers.
• Assist in preparing offer letters and facilitating the pre-employment process including reference checks and screenings.
• Help coordinate onboarding activities and orientation for new hires.
• Attend recruitment events such as job fairs and community networking sessions as needed.
  
  

HR Operations & Employee Support

• Maintain and update employee records in the HRIS (Dayforce experience is an asset).
• Act as a first point of contact for general employee inquiries related to policies, benefits, and procedures.
• Coordinate employee benefits with the payroll department and our benefits provider.
• Provide back-up support to the Office Administrator when needed.
  
  

HR Programs & Projects

• Support the implementation of HR policies and training programs to ensure compliance with employment legislation.
• Assist with HR analytics and reporting to support data-informed decision-making.
• Help plan and execute employee engagement initiatives and office events.
• Contribute to improving existing HR processes
  
  

Qualifications, Skills & Abilities

• 1-2 years of experience in an HR support or coordination role.
• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• CPHR designation or working toward it is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of BC Employment Standards is an asset.
• Experience with HRIS systems (Dayforce strongly preferred).
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills.
• Professional, approachable, and committed to providing excellent internal service.
• Tech-savvy and open to leveraging tools for process improvement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools: Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams
  
  

Westerkirk Capital provides an attractive total rewards package that includes comprehensive extended health and dental benefits, an RRSP matching program, company parking in the downtown area, and a Workperks membership.