Human Resources Administrator

Hydrostor; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Bonus

Paid Vacation Time

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

RRSP Program – with a match!

Employee Share Option Plan

Job summary

Hydrostor is seeking an HR Administrator in Toronto to support a high-performing People & Culture team. This full-time, hybrid role focuses on recruitment coordination, HR systems administration, onboarding, benefits, payroll coordination, and employee engagement initiatives.

You will help ensure compliant, scalable people processes while contributing to a positive, values-driven culture. If you enjoy detail-oriented HR work and teamwork, this is a great fit.

Qualifications

• Approximately 1–3 years of experience in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, or a related People & Culture role.
• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Progress toward, or completion of, CHRP designation is asset.
• Experience with HRIS/HCMS platforms; HiBob is an asset.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with professionalism and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate full-cycle recruitment activities for a variety of roles across the organization.
• Support HR systems administration, onboarding, benefits administration, payroll coordination, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Maintain employee records and ensure accurate data in our HRIS/HiBob system.
• Coordinate onboarding and orientation activities and support employee recognition programs.
• Partner with HR and Marketing to support engagement initiatives and team events.

Skills

HR experience

Talent Acquisition

Recruitment coordination

HRIS/HCMS experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Discretion

Education

Post-secondary education in HR or Business Administration

Tools

HiBob

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time – Hybrid (3+ days/week in office)

Position Type: Net New

Join the Future of Reliable Energy!

Are you ready to shape the future grid? Hydrostor, a leading energy storage, technology and infrastructure company dedicated to developing utility-scale, long-duration energy storage solutions, is seeking an HR Administrator to join our team in Toronto. We’re supporting the development of a more resilient electricity grid and invite you to be at the forefront of this work!

Why Hydrostor?

Our cutting-edge A-CAES technology is uniquely poised to revolutionize the energy landscape. Join us as we lead the way in shaping a reliable and secure energy future.

Your Mission

Reporting to the Chief People Officer, the HR Admin plays an important role in supporting a high-performing People & Culture team that is focused on creating exceptional employee experiences while enabling the organization's continued growth.

This role provides broad exposure across the HR function, with a strong focus on recruitment coordination, HR systems administration, employee onboarding, benefits administration, payroll coordination, and employee engagement initiatives. As a trusted member of the team, you'll help ensure our people processes are efficient, compliant, and scalable while contributing to a positive, values-driven culture.

If you're an organized, proactive HR professional who enjoys balancing administrative excellence with meaningful employee interaction, we'd love to hear from you.

Your Day-to-Day Adventures

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

• Coordinate full-cycle recruitment activities for a variety of roles across the organization.
• Support the creation and posting of job descriptions across multiple recruitment channels.
• Review applications, conduct initial candidate screenings, and proactively source talent through platforms such as LinkedIn.
• Lead all intern and co-op recruitment activities, including building relationships with educational institutions, coordinating interviews, and supporting student onboarding.

HR Administration & Systems

• Maintain employee records and ensure accurate employee data within our Human Capital Management System (currently HiBob).
• Process employee lifecycle changes, including new hires, promotions, transfers, and departures.
• Support benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, and employee inquiries.
• Maintain organized and compliant employee files and HR documentation.

Payroll & Compliance

• Partner with third-party payroll providers to ensure timely and accurate employee updates.
• Coordinate and prepare bi-weekly payroll submissions and related documentation.
• Serve as a key contact for annual financial audit activities and HR-related reporting requirements.

Employee Experience & Culture

• Coordinate onboarding and orientation activities that help new employees feel welcomed, informed, and set up for success.
• Assist with employee recognition programs that celebrate accomplishments and reinforce our values.
• Partner with HR and Marketing teams to support engagement initiatives, social events, and team-building activities.
• Contribute to People & Culture projects and strategic initiatives throughout the year.

Who You Are

We're looking for someone who is detail-oriented, collaborative, and passionate about creating positive employee experiences. You enjoy working across a variety of tasks, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and bring a customer-service mindset to everything you do.

You are equally comfortable managing administrative details, supporting recruitment efforts, and building strong relationships with employees and stakeholders across the business.

What You Bring

• Approximately 1-3 years of experience in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, or a related People & Culture role.
• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Progress toward, or completion of, a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CHRP) designation is considered an asset.
• Experience working with HRIS/HCMS platforms; experience with HiBob is an asset.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a high degree of professionalism and discretion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaboration tools.
• A proactive, team-first approach and willingness to contribute wherever support is needed.
• Discretionary Bonus
• Paid Vacation Timeq?Oops
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• RRSP Program – with a match!
• Employee Share Option Plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Hydrostor, we know that fostering an inclusive workplace, which values diversity, inclusion, and belonging is paramount to our success.

To fulfill our mission, our goal is to attract people who come from all backgrounds and walks of life, who bring diverse perspectives with wide-ranging experiences, and who share in our common passion to drive innovation and change the global energy landscape.

Hydrostor proudly embraces the principles of equal opportunity and inclusion. We are committed to providing opportunities for all employees and candidates. We ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental, pregnancy, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status protected by applicable law.

Hydrostor is committed to making our application and interview process accessible to everyone, and we encourage applications from people with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation at any stage, please contact us at [e-mail]. In your application, we welcome you to specify your preferred pronouns (e.g. she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc.).

Use of Artificial Intelligence

Hydrostor does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select candidates during the recruitment or interview process.