HR Assistant

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate onboarding process for new hires including conducting references and background checks
• Prepare and maintain new hire paperwork and employee records ensuring accuracy and confidentiality
• Administer and manage performance review process
• Assist with benefits administration
• Assist Health & Safety Team by facilitating meetings, taking notes, conducting office safety checks and following up on processes for safety and compliance
• Develop and update policies and procedures to comply with legislation
• Support day-to-day employee relations
• Provide HR best practice recommendations based on industry and market knowledge/research 

'Must Have' Skills:

• 1-2 years of administrative or human resources support experience 
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and high comfort with learning new technologies 
• Diploma/Degree (or equivalent education/experience)

'Nice to Have' Skills:

• Experience with HR software (e.g. HiBob, BambooHR)
• Experience with ATS (e.g. Lever, Greenhouse)
• CHRP designation or working towards CHRP designation