Warehouse HR coordinator - Ajax

Randstad Canada; Pickering; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is looking for a proactive HR Coordinator to join their team in Ajax, Ontario. The role involves managing recruitment and onboarding processes for warehouse associates, ensuring attendance and compliance in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates should possess strong people management skills, excellent communication abilities, and prior experience in warehouse or logistics settings. This is a full-time on-site position, requiring flexibility with weekends and a strong focus on HR practices.

Benefits

Hands-on HR experience

Access to training programs

Team-oriented culture

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in warehouse, logistics, or 3PL environment.
• Comfortable working in a warehouse environment.
• Managing temporary associates directly/indirectly.

Responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end recruitment and onboarding for new hires.
• Act as the on-site point of contact for both the client and Randstad associates.
• Maintain strong client relationships through regular communication.

Skills

People management

Communication skills

Performance coaching

Time management

Relationship-building skills

Education

Education in Supply Chain or Human Resources Management

Job description

Are you an HR Professional with Warehouse experience? Do you thrive in roles that are client-facing, supportive, and engaging?

Randstad is looking for a proactive and people-focused HR Coordinator / On-site Coordinator to join our team in Ajax, Ontario. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about managing different HR aspects in day-to-day operations within a high-volume warehouse or logistics setting. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience supervising temporary associates in a fast‑paced environment, ensuring attendance, compliance, and a positive workplace culture.

This role requires a strong balance of people management, performance coaching, and operational oversight, along with an understanding of HR practices, health and safety standards, and injury reporting.

Schedule: Friday – Monday: 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Pay Rate: $23–26 per hour
Location: Church Street South, Ajax (near Ajax GO station)
Contract: 3 months to start with strong potential for conversion to a permanent role.

Advantages

Why Join Randstad?

• Opportunity to gain hands‑on HR experience across multiple domains.
• Exclusive access to Randstad’s training and development programs.
• A supportive, team‑oriented culture that values growth and collaboration.
• Opportunities for career progression into full‑time and long‑term roles as a site manager with Randstad.
• Be part of a workplace where we celebrate achievements and nurture talent.

Responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end recruitment and onboarding for new hires.
• Coach and manage the performance/attendance for warehouse talents working on client site.
• Act as the on‑site point of contact for both the client and Randstad associates.
• Conduct first‑day orientations and provide continuous support to associates.
• Maintain strong client relationships through regular communication and updates.
• Oversee employee management activities, including attendance, shift management, and health & safety reporting.
• Handle disciplinary conversations and ensure effective issue resolution.
• Support payroll processes and ensure timely updates.
• Collaborate with Randstad’s internal teams for seamless operations.
• Ensure compliance with all workplace and safety policies.
• Be flexible with a 10‑hour shift (between 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM, and open to work on weekends).

Qualifications

• 100% on‑site role. Must have access to a vehicle.
• Proven experience working in warehouse, logistics, or 3PL environment, with direct involvement in workforce supervision or coordination.
• Must be comfortable working in a warehouse environment.
• Experience managing temporary associates directly/indirectly in a warehouse setting.
• Ability to work independently over the weekends.
• Understanding of HR practices, including attendance management, health & safety regulations, and basic employee relations.
• Excellent time management and ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Experience working in client‑facing roles is an asset.
• Education in Supply Chain or Human Resources Management or a related field preferred.
• Positive attitude, professionalism, and flexibility in a team‑based environment.
• Flexibility required with schedule (must be available to work on weekends).

Nice to Have

• Experience with staffing or recruitment agencies.
• Familiarity with HRIS or scheduling systems.

Summary

If you’re ready to start or grow your HR career with Randstad, we’d love to hear from you! Please apply online or send your resume directly to [e-mail] with the subject line "Application – Warehouse - HR Coordinator (Ajax)".

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. We develop and implement strategies to increase equity, diversity, and inclusion within the workplace by examining policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including recruitment, retention, and advancement for all employees. We respect human rights and support accessibility and accommodation needs in the employment lifecycle. If you require accommodations, please email [e-mail] to facilitate full participation in the interview process.