HR Assistant: Onboarding, Payroll & Benefits Support

Linamar Corporation; Guelph; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Career advancement

Sustainability Council

Community outreach

Auto vendor discounts

Job summary

Linamar Corporation in Ontario is seeking a Human Resources Assistant to support recruitment, onboarding, employee relations and compensation processes. You will assist with payroll data, HRIS entry, benefits administration and ensure compliance with employment standards.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of HR admin experience, strong communication, and proficiency with MS Office. This role offers growth opportunities in a global manufacturing environment and exposure to continuous learning.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of administrative experience, preferably in Human Resources.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate with all levels.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to read employment standards and human rights legislation for compliance.
• Able to adapt to changing priorities and diverse tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR support on compensation, benefits, vacation and leave requests.
• Assist full-cycle recruitment: postings, screening, interviews, offers and onboarding.
• Assist bi-weekly payroll data entry and payroll backup.
• Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS (Oracle/Workforce).
• Administer probationary and annual performance reviews tracking.
• Support employee engagement activities and morale.
• Assist with claims management (STD, LTD, WSIB, Return-to-Work).
• Coordinate internal/external training and development programs.
• Enroll/terminate employee benefits so systems stay current.
• Enter data and document attendance, training, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions.

Skills

Administrative experience

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Legal requirements awareness

Adaptability

MS Office

HRIS (Oracle)

Education

HR degree/diploma

CHRP asset

Tools

Oracle

Workforce

Job description

Linamar Corporation in Ontario is seeking a Human Resources Assistant to support recruitment, onboarding, employee relations and compensation processes. You will assist with payroll data, HRIS entry, benefits administration and ensure compliance with employment standards.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of HR admin experience, strong communication, and proficiency with MS Office. This role offers growth opportunities in a global manufacturing environment and exposure to continuous learning.