HR Coordinator

Location: Kanata, ON, Fully On-site
Language: Strong written and verbal English communication skills
Duration: 3-month contract
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Background Check Requirement: Education verification, criminal background check and two professional references

About the Opportunity
Are you an HR professional who enjoys recruitment, supporting employees and keeping day-to-day HR operations running smoothly? We're looking for an HR Coordinator to join a collaborative HR team within an organization navigating an exciting period of change and growth.

In this role, you'll focus primarily on recruitment, onboarding and employee support, while assisting with HR reporting and administrative activities. You'll work closely with the HR Manager and HR Business Partners to help deliver a positive experience for candidates, employees and hiring managers.

What's In It for You
• Join a supportive, close-knit HR team where your contributions will make an immediate impact.
• Gain valuable exposure to recruitment, employee lifecycle processes and organizational change.
• Enjoy free on-site parking and occasional flexibility to work from home.
• Build your HR experience in a hands-on role with the possibility of a contract extension.

Your Responsibilities
• You'll coordinate recruitment activities, including job postings, candidate screening, resume submissions and internal employee movements.
• You'll support the hiring process by preparing offer letters, coordinating onboarding and ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• You'll assist with salary analysis and compensation-related administration.
• You'll prepare employment letters, respond to routine HR inquiries and support day-to-day HR operations.
• You'll pull reports from SAP and assist with HR documentation and reporting.
• You'll collaborate with the HR team to support administrative priorities during a period of organizational transition.

Skills and Qualifications
• 2+ years of experience in HR coordination, recruitment coordination or HR administration.
• Hands-on experience supporting recruitment, onboarding and employee lifecycle processes.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple recruitment activities and competing priorities.
• Basic Excel proficiency and comfort working with HR reports and administrative documentation.
• Familiarity with SAP or other HRIS platforms is an asset, with training available.
• Experience using SharePoint and preparing HR-related correspondence is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail and a proactive, team-oriented approach. Industry-specific experience is not required.

Why Partner with Altis
If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.