HR Coordinator

Blackbird Interactive

1d•Remote

About The Position

Blackbird Interactive is a creative-fueled, future-driven, independent game studio where the best talent in the industry can find long-term careers to help grow their abilities while working on a wide range of projects, which encompass world-class IPs as well as our own creations across multiple genres. Our studio operates as a remote-first workplace, offering flexible work arrangements. At this time, we are only able to hire candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada and reside within Canada. We’re looking for a highly motivated HR Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you’ll support employees across the studio, help deliver people programs, and leverage HR systems to improve processes and efficiency. You’ll collaborate closely with the HR team, managers, and employees to help foster a fun, inclusive, and high-performing workplace. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about the games industry, enjoys connecting with people, communicates effectively, and brings a positive, proactive approach to their work. You’re comfortable managing multiple priorities and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field
2+ years of relevant HR experience
Some experience of full-cycle recruitment experience, preferably in a technical or startup environment
Growth-oriented and adaptable, comfortable navigating ambiguity and using sound judgment
Approach situations with curiosity and a willingness to learn
Strong understanding of provincial labour standards and HR best practices
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with individuals at all levels of the organization
Proficient with Google Workspace and familiar with HRIS and/or ATS systems
Can manage multiple priorities with a high degree of flexibility and organization
Strong attention to detail and maintain accurate, well-organized records
Approachable, service-oriented, and handle sensitive information with discretion

Responsibilities

Serve as the first point of contact for employee HR inquiries and provide support across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, role changes, and offboarding
Prepare and maintain HR documentation such as offer letters, employment changes, and verification letters
Maintain employee records, staff trackers, and HR systems to ensure accurate and up-to-date information
Support payroll processes by coordinating employee changes with Finance (new hires, salary updates, leaves, terminations)
Administer BambooHR, including employee data updates, job and manager changes, and workflow management
Support onboarding and offboarding processes within HR systems, including new hire setup and terminations
Generate HR reports and assist with general administrative and year-end tasks
Coordinate employee benefits enrollments, terminations, and changes
Support employees with benefit-related inquiries and life event updates
Assist with plan administration and reporting, including RRSP coordination
Manage and track PTO, sick leave, and other leaves within BambooHR
Support employees and managers with leave requests, balances, and policy guidance
Administer various leave programs, including medical, parental, and other leaves of absence
Provide administrative support for recruitment, including job postings, interview coordination, and candidate communication
Assist with onboarding activities such as orientations, documentation, and first-day setup
Coordinate offboarding processes, including documentation, system updates, and exit communications
Support exit interviews and surveys as needed
Monitor HR inbox and maintain HR documentation and shared drives
Support co-op programs and liaise with educational institutions as needed
Assist with internal communications, HR content updates, and employee engagement initiatives