HR assistant

Mind Games US; Markham; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing retail brand in Markham is seeking a proactive HR Assistant to support its People & Culture team. In this role, you'll assist with recruitment, maintain employee records, and support onboarding processes. The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of HR or administrative experience and is keen on developing a career in Human Resources. This position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Dynamic work environment

Casual outfits

Staff discount at all locations

Opportunity for impact in a growing company

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in HR or administrative support.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment efforts and scheduling interviews.
• Maintain and update employee records and HR databases.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Coordinate training sessions and staff communications.
• Prepare employment letters, contracts, and HR documents.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication

Discretion

Education

Post-secondary education in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

HR software (e.g., ADP, Trakstar)

Job description

About Us

Mind Games is Canada’s go-to destination for the best in puzzles, games, toys, and collectibles. As a fast-growing retail brand, we’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented HR Assistant to support our People & Culture team at our Markham head office.

Position Overview

As an HR Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting daily HR operations, employee communications, and administrative tasks. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is organized, people-focused, and eager to grow a career in Human Resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment efforts including posting jobs, screening resumes, and scheduling interviews
• Maintain and update employee records and HR databases
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes
• Help coordinate training sessions and staff communications
• Prepare employment letters, contracts, and HR documents
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding policies, benefits, and procedures
• Assist with payroll prep and time-off tracking
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure accuracy in all HR-related tasks
  
  

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in an HR or administrative support role
• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• Familiarity with HR software or payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Trakstar) is a plus
  
  

What We Offer

• A dynamic and supportive work environment
• Casual outfits
• Staff discount at all Mind Games locations
• The chance to make a real impact as part of a growing company