HR Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an HR Assistant to support the People Team operations in Toronto. This role involves facilitating the employee lifecycle, from onboarding to performance management, within a collaborative work environment focused on creativity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of administrative or human resources support experience required.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate onboarding process for new hires including conducting references and background checks.
• Administer and manage performance review process.
• Develop and update policies and procedures to comply with legislation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma/Degree (or equivalent education/experience)

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR software

ATS

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 andtechnology 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.