Talent & HR Coordinator - Entry Level, Montreal

Exagens, Corp; Montreal; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Exagens, Corp in Montreal's Old Port is seeking an entry-level Human Resource Coordinator to join our team. You will support talent acquisition, benefits administration, compensation, and HR policy administration.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, multitasking abilities, and a foundation in employment law. This role offers growth within a collaborative HR team in a dynamic office environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Human Resources.
• Proficient with HRIS and talent management systems.
• Excellent multitasking and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment: Schedule and coordinate pre-employment steps and onboarding. Coordinate interview times.
• Education and training: Ensure mandatory training and compliance documentation, including safety and conduct trainings.
• Benefits: Assist employees with benefit programs and Open Enrollment processes.
• Employee relations: Manage disciplinary discussions, terminations, and investigations with confidentiality.

Skills

Recruitment

Education & training

Benefits

Employee relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Montreal, QC, Canada

Full Time

Entry Level

Exagens is looking for a Human Resource Coordinator to join our team in our Montreal Old Port office.. The Human Resource Coordinator is responsible for various functions of the Human Resource department, including talent, compensation, benefits, leave, reporting, and administration of company policies.

The ideal person for this position has proven expertise in Human Resources. This includes benefits administration, talent acquisition, compensation, reporting, benefits and training. To be a competent HR Generalist, you should be patient and compassionate, have excellent listening skills, and be able to multitask effectively.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment – Schedule and coordinate pre-employment steps and background verification. Create new-hire onboarding programs and deliver compelling new-hire orientations. Coordinate interview times.
• Education and training – Ensure mandatory training and continuing education is complete and documented, including safety training, code of conduct and handbook training, anti-harassment training and certifications required. Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, changes to regulations, new technology breakthroughs in HR, talent, and employment law.
• Benefits – Assist employees with benefit programs and all leave requests. Work closely with the Human Resource team on the annual Open Enrollment period. Comply with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Employee relations – Manage all details and coordination of disciplinary discussions, terminations, and investigations. Guide the leadership team on sensitive or complex matters and elevate to the appropriate staff when investigations are required. Ensure professionalism and confidentiality in all aspects of the role.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in Human Resources
• Strong ability to multitask and remain calm in emergencies
• Superb conflict resolution skills
• Ability to display integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality at all times
• Strong knowledge of laws and regulations
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Proficient in HRIS and talent management systems