Human Resource Assistant

True North Hire; Sherbrooke; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Canada is seeking a motivated Human Resources Assistant to provide essential administrative support to the HR team. This role involves maintaining employee records, coordinating recruitment processes, and assisting in training efforts while ensuring a positive employee experience.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of HR or administrative experience preferred.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment activities including posting jobs and scheduling interviews.
• Maintain and update employee records and documentation.
• Prepare HR-related reports and ensure compliance with labor regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HR software (e.g., HRIS)

Job description

At True North Hire, we are dedicated to connecting top-tier talent with organizations across Canada. Our mission is to foster professional growth and help companies build high-performing teams. As we expand, we’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Human Resources Assistant to join our team and support the delivery of exceptional HR services.

Position Summary

The Human Resources Assistant will provide administrative support to the HR department and assist with day-to-day operations. This role involves maintaining employee records, coordinating recruitment processes, and supporting various HR initiatives to help ensure a positive employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment activities including posting jobs, scheduling interviews, and communicating with candidates.
• Maintain and update employee records, databases, and documentation.
• Support the onboarding and offboarding process.
• Help coordinate training and development activities.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, and programs.
• Prepare HR-related reports and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Assist in organizing employee engagement activities and internal communications.
• Ensure compliance with federal and provincial labor regulations.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 1–2 years of HR or administrative experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Familiarity with HR software (e.g., HRIS) is an asset.