HR Technician

Cascades; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Employee stock plan

Hybrid work

Group insurance

Telemedicine

Retirement plan

Flexible allowance

Vacation & holidays

Company phone

Job summary

Cascades in Ontario is seeking an HR Technician to support employees, managers, and the HR team across multiple locations. You’ll ensure smooth HR operations, accurate data management, and engaging workplace initiatives.

You will maintain records, assist with benefits, onboarding, and recruitment activity, and provide guidance on HR programs and systems. A client-centered approach and discretion are essential.

Qualifications

• Certificate, diploma, or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 1-2 years HR coordination, HR administration, payroll support or related role
• Experience with HRIS, payroll systems, recruitment platforms and Microsoft 365
• Strong organization and attention to detail
• Customer-focused with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle; manufacturing/industrial asset

Responsibilities

• Maintain employee records and process HR and payroll transactions, including lifecycle changes and position management
• Coordinate benefits administration, file management, audits, and HR data updates
• Support onboarding and recruitment administration, including postings, offers, and candidate communications
• Serve as a resource for employees and supervisors regarding HR programs, benefits, payroll inquiries, and HR systems
• Collect, analyze, and maintain HR metrics, dashboards, and reports
• Coordinate employee engagement activities, recognition programs, training initiatives, and community events
• Create and maintain employee communications via digital platforms, bulletin boards, posters, and presentations

Skills

HR coordination

Payroll support

HRIS

Microsoft 365

Communication

Discretion

Driver's license

Education

HR degree/certificate

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll systems

Recruitment platforms

MS 365 suite

Job description

Welcome to Cascades!

Bring your expertise to a people-first, dynamic environment where your ideas come to life and excellence shapes everything we do.

What’s in it for you

Taking care of our people is in our nature - so you’ll enjoy:

• Annual salary between $48,000 and $55,000
• Profit sharing and an employee share purchase plan
• A hybrid work model with 4 days onsite per week (Monday and Wednesday mandatory)
• A full range of benefits: group insurance, telemedicine, and an employer-supported retirement plan
• An annual flexible allowance to spend on goods and services of your choice
• 3 weeks of vacation, 12 paid holidays, and a company-provided cell phone
• A collaborative, respectful, and people-centered workplace with opportunities for growth within Human Resources

Your Role

As an HR Technician, you'll play a key role in supporting employees, managers, and the HR team across multiple Ontario locations. You'll contribute to the employee experience by ensuring smooth HR operations, accurate employee data management, and engaging workplace initiatives.

• Maintain employee records and process HR and payroll-related transactions, including employee lifecycle changes and position management
• Coordinate benefits administration, employee file management, audits, and HR data updates to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Support onboarding activities and assist with recruitment administration, including job postings, offer letters, and candidate communications
• Serve as a resource for employees and supervisors regarding HR programs, benefits, payroll inquiries, and HR systems
• Collect, analyze, and maintain HR metrics, dashboards, and reports to support decision-making
• Coordinate employee engagement activities, recognition programs, training initiatives, and community involvement events
• Create and maintain employee communications through digital platforms, bulletin boards, posters, presentations, and other communication channels

What you bring

You're a natural fit for the HR Technician role if you have:

• A certificate, diploma, or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
• 1-2 years of experience in HR coordination, HR administration, payroll support, or a related administrative role
• Experience working with HRIS, payroll systems, recruitment platforms, and the Microsoft 365 suite
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail
• A customer-focused approach and excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle; experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or transportation environment is considered an asset

If you bring the same care to who you are as to what you do, we'd love to meet you!

Cascades values diversity and inclusion and considers all applications equitably. This posting is for an active vacancy within our organization.

Welcome to Cascades!