Human Resources Coordinator
Department: People Team
Type: 20 Month Contract
Location: Toronto
Posting Date: September 22, 2023
At OPTrust, paying pensions today, preserving pensions for tomorrow is our mission and business.
When you choose OPTrust, you join a team of smart, talented people who fuel our success and have a passion for pensions. Everyone at OPTrust – from London, Toronto, and Sydney – makes a meaningful impact, our environment is fast paced, but we find time to have fun and give back to the community as well. Our strength resides in our team members with different backgrounds and perspectives creating an inclusive and fulfilling place to work for everyone.
What OPTrust Offers You
Unique culture rooted in our core values – collaboration and teamwork, integrity, respect, flexibility, and excellence and continuous improvement – reflected across the team.
Dedicated business strategy for inclusion, diversity and equity with multiple, meaningful opportunities to participate.
Flexible, hybrid work model being implemented to balance the benefits of working from home and the collaborative teamwork experience in the office.
Optional membership in our world-class defined benefit pension plan.
A purpose-driven environment, including the opportunity to contribute to OPTrust’s climate change and responsible investing programs.
Comprehensive benefits package focused on your health and wellness, including dental, vision and extended health benefits after six months of consecutive employment.
If you strive for excellence and continuous improvement, value a collaborative and flexible team culture, and approach everything with integrity and respect, then we invite you to apply to join our team!
About the Role
This position provides key operational support to the People Team by assisting with the delivery of HR programs, processes, and services across the organization. This role requires hands-on involvement in many aspects of Human Resources, including recruitment, employee life cycle, leaves management, HR systems, reporting and analytics, and special projects.
What You’ll Do
Build and maintain trusted cross functional relationships through accurate support and timely follow up
Complete onboarding and orientation for new employees, including delivering presentations and high-level communications summaries
Manage employee records and changes in Workday, ensuring all information is obtained, up-to-date and correct
Prepare regular and ad-hoc reports and analytics to support and monitor HR metrics and programs, to enable strategic business decisions and monitor processes for continuous improvement
Assist with drafting HR correspondence, preparation and distribution of documents, presentations and other materials as needed
Support the payroll and benefits administration process in Workday, by participating in bi weekly payroll validation meetings and process audits as needed
Assist with HR related inquiries, including employee relations and policy-related questions
Provide administrative support for accommodation and Health and Safety processes
What You Bring
Post Secondary education in Human Resources Management and minimum of 2+ years of Human Resources experience or equivalent is preferred
Member in good standing with the HRPA (nice to have)
Proven analytical skills and ability to problem-solve
The ability to grow and develop knowledge and skills within the Human Resources function
Proven experience working with an HRIS system, Workday is preferred
Ability to effectively identify problems and opportunities, assess possible solutions, and deliver intended results
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Teams, Outlook Mail, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Effective verbal and written communication skills with all levels internally and externally, including outside vendors
Proven ability to be organized and experience that requires a high degree of attention to detail
Strong analytical skills and superior ability to problem-solve
Ability to handle confidential information with tact and discretion
Demonstrate initiative, work independently, and an ability to complete multiple simultaneous assignments in a timely manner
Please submit your application via Workday by October 6, 2023.
Serving a membership as diverse as ours and investing in a global market means cultivating an environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and equity in everything we do. We know a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and perspectives are critical to creating long-term value. OPTrust is an organization engaged in building on our unique and diverse strengths. If you require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, or have preferred pronouns, please send a message to
, or discuss your needs with the Recruitment Consultant during the telephone screen. We will do our best to work with you and provide appropriate accommodation.
We thank all interested applicants, however only those under consideration will be contacted.
