About the role#
The Human Resources Assistant provides administrative and coordination support to our HR and Operations teams. You will assist with program administration, HR process development, policy governance, and various transactional activities that support the business.
What you'll do#
- Work with HR and payroll to ensure accurate processing of employee life cycle transactions, including new hires, terminations, benefits, and compensation changes.
- Maintain data accuracy for salary reports and participate in data audits.
- Act as a liaison between employees and payroll to resolve pay-related inquiries.
- Generate HRIS reports as needed.
- Coordinate the onboarding process, including drafting offer letters, submitting IT access requests, and preparing orientation packages.
- Schedule and coordinate orientations for new hires.
- Manage the HR inbox, including drafting verification letters and processing health, wellness, and green energy benefits.
- Support offboarding processes by communicating with payroll and IT departments.
- Participate in and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Human Resources Management program or a related field, with preference for those in a registered co-op program.
- Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple deliverables and clients simultaneously.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving and customer service abilities.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications like Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to maintain professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive information.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Toronto, Ontario.
- The position follows a hybrid work model, with an expectation of three days per week in the office.
- This is a full-time, paid position.
About Aecon Group Inc.
Aecon Group Inc. is a construction and infrastructure development company based in Toronto. Founded in 1877, the firm operates across North America and maintains a global presence. It serves both private and public-sector clients through civil, urban transportation, nuclear, utility, and industrial projects. The company also handles project financing, investment, and maintenance services.
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