HR Administrative Assistant
@ GFT

Toronto, ON
CA$60,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 4 days ago

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About the Role

The HR Administrative Assistant will support GFT's day-to-day HR operations in Toronto. Working in a hybrid model, you will assist in various HR functions including employee records management, onboarding, benefits administration, and more.

Responsibilities

  • Administer HR projects and support regional initiatives.
  • Manage benefits enrollment and changes.
  • Assist with group retirement plan activities and audits.
  • Maintain HR filing systems and update documents.
  • Support onboarding, offboarding, and orientation sessions.
  • Answer employee inquiries on HR policies and procedures.
  • Draft employment letters and handle employment verifications.
  • Perform various administrative tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

College Diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field. Minimum 1 year of HR or administrative experience. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with strong organizational, communication, and confidentiality skills.

Preferred Experience

Experience in a consulting or engineering firm, familiarity with HRIS systems (WorkDay, Oracle, Deltek, VantagePoint), understanding of labor laws and employment standards, and a customer-service mindset.

Featured Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment (in-person and remote).
  • Comprehensive benefits package including wellness, medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance along with pet insurance.
  • Competitive PTO accrual and tuition reimbursement.
  • Commitment to professional development and training programs.

Additional Information

This is a full-time role based in Toronto, Ontario. Please note that sponsorship for Canadian work authorization is not available and relocation assistance will not be provided.

Key skills/competency

HR Administration, Employee Records, Onboarding, Benefits, HR Projects, HRIS, Communication, Organization, Administration, Problem-solving

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How to Get Hired at GFT

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Review GFT’s values: Understand company culture and mission.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight HR support experience.
  • Emphasize technical skills: Mention proficiency in MS Office and HRIS.
  • Prepare examples: Showcase problem-solving in HR challenges.
  • Follow application instructions: Ensure all documents are properly submitted.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Familiarize with HRIS systems basics.
Review Microsoft Office features.
Understand HR compliance tools usage.
Study document management best practices.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you solved a process issue.
Explain handling confidential information.
Discuss multi-tasking in a fast environment.
Share an example of proactive team support.

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