Human Resources Assistant

Second Harvest•Etobicoke, ON

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Second Harvest is Canada’s largest food rescue organization, specializing in perishable food recovery and redistribution to non-profits across the country. The organization operates with values of Innovation, Impact, and Integrity, striving for "No Waste. No Hunger." and aligning with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. The Human Resources Assistant role provides a wide range of operational support to the Human Resources department. This includes maintaining HR efficiencies through administrative support, digital transitions, and enhancing recruitment and onboarding processes. This position is ideal for students in Human Resources Management or related fields, offering an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Requirements

Be Youth between 18 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment.
Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment.
Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
Available to work for the entire contract duration.
Completed a Human Resources program at an accredited college or university or have at least one year of post-secondary education in Human Resources.
Adaptability: The ability to achieve or adjust goals and behaviours when expected or unexpected change occurs, by planning, staying focused, persisting, and overcoming setbacks.
Collaboration: The ability to contribute and support others to achieve a common goal.
Communication: The ability to receive, understand, consider, and share information and ideas through speaking, listening, and interacting with others.
Problem-solving: The ability to identify, analyze, propose solutions, and make decisions.
Reading and/or Writing: The ability to find, understand, use, or share information presented through written words, symbols, and images.

Responsibilities

Assist with the research on provincial legislation, best practices for top employers, and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Create, update, and maintain HR documents and resources, including job descriptions, policies, procedures, and employee onboarding materials.
Participate in the recruitment process by conducting preliminary phone screens, coordinating interviews, and facilitating new hire orientations as needed.
Support the digitization of physical HR documents and files, ensuring a streamlined digital workflow.
Perform additional duties to support the HR department’s objectives as needed.