Human Resources Assistant

McDonald's Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading franchise in Ottawa is seeking a full-time Human Resources Assistant to support HR services across multiple restaurant locations. The role involves recruitment, training, and employee relations, ensuring proper staffing and compliance with legislative requirements. Candidates must possess relevant qualifications and excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

• Must possess a diploma or degree in Human Resources or relevant experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills required.
• Tech-savvy with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage staffing needs and ensure proper recruitment processes.
• Conduct training and onboarding for new staff members.
• Support restaurants with employee relations and legislative compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Conflict management

Problem solving

Tech-savvy

Bilingual

Education

Human Resources Management diploma

Relevant bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

McDonald's franchise in Ottawa has an immediate opening for a Human Resources Assistant. Must be available to start as soon as possible. Must be a self-starter and have the ability to work independently with the use of numerous tools and resources.

Role Summary

The purpose of this role is to provide effective Human Resources services to support the attraction, growth, development, retention, and motivation for over 200 employees at multiple restaurant locations. This position is responsible for staffing, training, performance management, employee relations, health and safety, and compliance with policies and legislative requirements. This position works closely with the Operations Manager and other management team members on regular basis. The work schedule is full-time, flexible, and is dependent on the needs of the business. This is a salaried position based on experience. Must have access to own vehicle to visit multiple locations.

Skills & Qualifications required:

• Must have Human Resources Management diploma, relevant bachelor's degree in Human Resources or equivalent of experience
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills (written & verbal)
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization
• Issue management skills including conflict management, organization, and problem solving/decision making skills
• Tech savvy, the ability to use various software such as Microsoft Office and Excel
• Bilingual is a plus

Position Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring all restaurants are staffed properly with the right people at the right time
• Assisting restaurants to meet hiring needs by posting job ads, screening resumes, attending job fairs, conducting interviews, reference checks and hiring candidates
• Conducting orientation and on boarding for all new staff members
• Supplying uniforms to new staff members and arranging training with the restaurants
• Working with the restaurants to ensure training is effective and completed properly for each new hire
• Coaching and advising restaurant management teams on employee relations, proper practices and legislative requirements
• Health & Safety management
• Assist in deploying change initiatives through education and training for staff and restaurant management
• Workforce planning, anticipate restaurant needs and help management teams execute objectives
• Working with the restaurants to manage employee communication, employee engagement, and employee initiatives
• Managing Clearview system and conducting training to new users
• Maintaining policy binders and updating as required
• Assisting / Completing payroll
• Special projects and other duties as required

McDonald's is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all those that apply but only those who fit the requirements will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time (44 hours per week required)