Human Resources Specialist

Levitate • Toronto, ON

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Levitate’s employees share a very important mission and goal: helping small businesses grow and thrive. We all contribute to this goal in unique ways, and that’s why we prioritize helping our staff identify their strengths and find genuine fulfillment in their roles. Across every team and department at Levitate, you’ll find friendship, enthusiasm, intelligence, and drive. In our pursuit to make the world a more creative and entrepreneurial place, we keep our company’s five core values at the center of everything we do: Creating magic, Showing customer empathy, Making data-driven decisions, Focusing on solutions, not problems, Making small improvements every day. Being a Human Resources Specialist at Levitate is a very special and important part of our organization. As our dedicated HR presence supporting our Ontario-based team, you’ll be the trusted point of contact employees and managers turn to for guidance, consistency, and care - ensuring every employee’s experience, from their first day through their last, reflects who we are as a company. This role will report to our Manager of Employee Relations and should have a strong working knowledge of Ontario employment legislation and a steady, solutions-oriented approach to employee relations helping us scale thoughtfully as our Canadian team grows.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of progressive Human Resources experience supporting an Ontario-based workforce
• Working knowledge of Ontario employment legislation (e.g., the Employment Standards Act) and its application to daily HR practices
• Experience with an HRIS (BambooHR experience a plus) and comfort managing accurate, detailed records
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential employee matters
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust with employees and managers alike
• Ability to self-motivate and succeed in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Ability to multitask, organize, and prioritize work across multiple HR functions

Nice To Haves

• CHRL (Certified Human Resources Leader) designation through HRPA preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Process new hires into HRIS (BambooHR), ensuring accurate and timely completion of records, documentation, and onboarding tasks.
• Lead new hire orientation to provide a welcoming and informative start.
• Collaborate with Ontario-based leaders on employee relations matters, ensuring empathy and sound judgment.
• Keep the VP of Talent and relevant leaders informed of employee issues, proactively flagging potential concerns.
• Contribute to updates of the employee handbook, ensuring policies are current with Ontario employment standards and best practices, and provide guidance to employees.
• Manage the offboarding process for departing employees, ensuring a respectful and compliant exit.
• Advise managers on appropriate disciplinary actions, including termination, balancing business needs with fairness and legal compliance.
• Manage benefits enrollment end-to-end, serving as the primary resource for employee questions.
• Lead HR-related trainings for managers and employees when necessary.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and documentation across HR systems.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Paid provincial holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Extensive benefit options including healthy lifestyle reimbursement, private pension matching, healthcare benefits
• Culture Crew and Emerging Leader programs to foster employee leadership development, inclusivity, and connection through year-round trainings and events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed