HR Administrative Assistant

Cando Default Brand; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Training Programs

Safety Culture

Employee Ownership

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Best Managed Company

Job summary

Cando provides specialized rail operating services and is seeking an HR Administrative Assistant to support HR and Payroll operations, including documentation, payroll tasks, onboarding, and recruitment support. The role focuses on maintaining accurate records, handling inquiries, and coordinating HR processes within a dynamic team.

Ideal candidates will have 1–3 years of administrative experience in HR/payroll, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with MS Office and HRIS.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary certificate, diploma, or coursework in Human Resources, Business Administration, Office Administration, or related field is considered an asset.
• 1–3 years of administrative experience, preferably within Human Resources, Payroll, Recruitment, or related function.
• Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding, and new-hire processes is considered an asset.
• Experience maintaining employee records, forms, and HR/payroll documentation is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize HR and Payroll filing and documentation, including D&A records.
• Prepare, process, and maintain position and wage status change forms.
• Process and track HR/Payroll-related invoices.
• Order and maintain HR and Payroll supplies and materials, including onboarding packages and other employee documentation.
• Coordinate Leadership Development Program administrative activities.
• Maintain and manage HR and Payroll forms, ensuring documents are current and accessible.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR and Payroll teams, including Effortless Admin support.
• Maintain and update HR/Payroll information, forms, and intranet resources.
• Monitor and manage the general HR/Payroll inbox, respond to inquiries and direct requests.
• Complete and maintain driver’s license checks and related documentation.
• Coordinate and prepare the HR/Payroll newsletter.
• Coordinate annual payroll updates (TD1 forms, calendars, year-end documents).
• Support recruitment activities, including candidate pre-screening.
• Provide administrative support for HR-related marketing and communications.
• Assist with wage information and wage-related requests.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Discretion with confidential info

Interpersonal skills

Independence & initiative

MS Office

HRIS familiarity

Education

HR/Business Admin certificate

Tools

HRIS

Payroll system

Job description

The HR Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to the Human Resources and Payroll teams and plays an important role in supporting day-to-day HR operations If you enjoy working within a team, problem solving, and a company that promotes a strong safety culture, this opportunity is for you!

Cando provides specialized rail operating services. We provide a wide range of rail services including short line operations, industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload services, and more. With over 80 operations, we are the 3 rd largest locomotive fleet in Canada and growing!

• Work Life Balance with Fixed Schedules
• Cando’s Technical and Leadership Training Programs
• Award Winning Safety Culture
• Employee Ownership Program
• Group Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurances
• Canada’s Best Managed Company for 9 years!

Job Description

The HR Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to the Human Resources and Payroll teams and plays an important role in supporting day-to-day HR operations. This position assists with a variety of functions, including employee documentation, payroll administration, recruitment, onboarding, HR forms and systems, internal communications, and general employee inquires. The HR Administrative Assistant will work closely with the People team to ensure information is accurate, organized, and up to date while providing timely and professional support to employees across the organization.

Role & Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize HR and Payroll filing and documentation, including D&A records.
• Prepare, process, and maintain position and wage status change forms.
• Process and track HR/Payroll-related invoices.
• Order and maintain HR and Payroll supplies and materials, including onboarding packages and other employee documentation.
• Coordinate and organize Leadership Development Program (LDP) administrative activities.
• Maintain and manage HR and Payroll forms, ensuring documents are current and accessible.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR and Payroll teams, including support through Effortless Admin.
• Maintain and update HR/Payroll information, forms, and resources on the company intranet.
• Monitor and manage the general HR/Payroll inbox, responding to inquiries and directing requests to the appropriate team member.
• Complete and maintain driver’s licence (DL) checks and related documentation.
• Coordinate and prepare the HR/Payroll newsletter.
• Coordinate annual payroll updates, including TD1 forms, payroll calendars, and other year-end/new-year documentation.
• Support recruitment activities, including candidate pre-screening.
• Provide administrative support for HR-related marketing and communications.
• Assist with business development wage information and wage-related requests.
• Support and maintain information and processes within People Assist.

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

• Strong organizational and administrative skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when preparing, reviewing, filing, and maintaining HR and payroll documentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to respond professionally to employee and internal inquiries.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential employee, HR, and payroll information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with HR, Payroll, Recruitment, managers, employees, and other departments.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, follow through on assigned tasks, and identify when matters should be escalated.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, with the ability to quickly learn HRIS and other business software.
• Strong record-keeping and document management skills, with the ability to maintain accurate and organized electronic and physical files.
• Ability to support recruitment and onboarding activities, including candidate pre-screening, documentation, and administrative coordination.
• Ability to prepare and coordinate professional internal communications, newsletters, forms, and intranet updates.
• Strong customer-service mindset with the ability to provide timely, helpful, and professional support to employees.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Education & Experience

• Post-secondary certificate, diploma, or coursework in Human Resources, Business Administration, Office Administration, or a related field is considered an asset.
• 1–3 years of administrative experience, preferably within Human Resources, Payroll, Recruitment, or a related business function.
• Previous experience supporting recruitment, onboarding, and new-hire processes is considered an asset.
• Experience maintaining employee records, forms, and other HR or payroll documentation is considered an asset.
• Experience handling sensitive and confidential employee information with professionalism and discretion.
• Previous experience working with an HRIS, payroll system, or other employee-management software is considered an asset.
• Experience within the rail, construction, industrial, or a similar industry is considered an asset.

Note: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent. The qualifications are provided so interested candidates understand of the level of expertise required in this position.