HR & Administrative Assistant (3 months temporary)
About the role
How I contribute:
The HR & Administrative Assistant (English & Spanish speaking) (3 months temporary) supports the Director of Human Resources by maintaining accurate employee records and assisting with day-to-day HR & administrative tasks. This role focuses on data entry, document organization, and providing basic support to ensure smooth HR and office operations. The position also assists Spanish-speaking employees with simple communication and administrative needs. The role will report directly to the Director of Human Resources with a dotted line to the HR Manager.
My goals are to**:**
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Ensure employee data and records are accurate and up to date
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Provide timely administrative, communication and data entry support to the HR team
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Maintain organized and accessible documentation
I am responsible for:
- Entering and updating employee information into HR systems and spreadsheets
- Filing, organizing, and maintaining employee records (digital and paper)
- Assisting with basic onboarding documentation and paperwork
- Preparing simple letters, forms, and standard documents as needed
- Supporting scheduling of meetings, interviews, and appointments
- Assisting with tracking attendance and basic timekeeping records
- Maintaining office and employee supplies and records (e.g., forms, basic supplies)
- Providing basic HR support to Spanish-speaking and non-spanish speaking employees for forms, technology, communication and other ongoing HR tasks
- Basic training of workers and updating of training modules, documents and SOPs
- Assisting with coordination of employee arrivals, departures, and simple logistics
- Supporting general administrative tasks for the HR team as required
I'll know I'm winning when I:
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Employee records are accurate and up to date
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Data entry tasks are completed on time with minimal errors
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Documents are well-organized and easy to access
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Administrative requests are handled promptly
Tasks:
- Input and verify employee data for accuracy
- Scan, file, and organize documents
- Prepare and update spreadsheets and trackers
- Assist with onboarding paperwork collection
- Respond to basic employee inquiries or direct them to the appropriate contact
- Help schedule meetings and maintain calendars
- Support document preparation and formatting
- Perform other administrative duties as assigned
Experience & Qualifications:
- 0–1 year of experience in an administrative or data entry role (preferred)
- Education: Diploma or degree in a related field.
- Comfortable working with data and performing repetitive tasks with accuracy
- Strong computer competency including experience with HR Systems, Google Workspace, MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Language Skills: Fluency in English and Spanish (spoken and written) is required to effectively communicate with foreign workers and coordinate immigration-related processes.
- Driver’s License: Valid provincial driver’s license with access to a vehicle required (the role requires driving between sites and for support activities).
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Good organizational and time management skills
- Basic communication skills
- Ability to follow instructions and complete routine tasks
- Team-oriented with a positive attitude