HR Assistant

Electric Mind; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Canada is seeking an HR Assistant to join their People Team. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative and HR support skills to enhance day-to-day operations and contribute to the employee lifecycle. This role offers valuable experience in onboarding, performance management, and compliance within a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of HR or administrative support experience.
• Ability to handle sensitive information discreetly.
• Experience with HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate onboarding process for new hires.
• Administer performance review processes.
• Support employee relations and compliance.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Diploma or Degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR Software (e.g., HiBob, BambooHR)

ATS (e.g., Lever, Greenhouse)

Job description

We're looking for a detail-oriented, people-first individual to join our collaborative and delivery-focused People Team! As HR Assistant, you will support the day-to-day People Team operations, helping to ensure everything runs smoothly, efficiently, and professionally. You'll gain valuable hands-on experience and be an integral part in the employee lifecycle including onboarding and performance management processes.

Electric Mind is a business and technology consulting leader in providing innovative, practical solutions driven by engineering excellence. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment where creativity and talent thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate onboarding process for new hires including conducting references and background checks
• Prepare and maintain new hire paperwork and employee records ensuring accuracy and confidentiality
• Administer and manage performance review process
• Assist with benefits administration
• Assist Health & Safety Team by facilitating meetings, taking notes, conducting office safety checks and following up on processes for safety and compliance
• Develop and update policies and procedures to comply with legislation
• Support day-to-day employee relations
• Provide HR best practice recommendations based on industry and market knowledge/research
  
  
  

'Must Have' Skills:

• 1-2 years of administrative or human resources support experience
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and high comfort with learning new technologies
• Diploma/Degree (or equivalent education/experience)
  
  
  

'Nice to Have' Skills:

• Experience with HR software (e.g. HiBob, BambooHR)
• Experience with ATS (e.g. Lever, Greenhouse)
• CHRP designation or working towards CHRP designation
  
  
  

For more info on Electric Mind, check out our Careers Page and Instagram.

Electric Mind is committed to diversity in the workplace. We are an inclusive employer and welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. Applicants’ needs will be accommodated during our recruitment and selection process so please advise us if you require accommodation.