Associate, Recruitment & Onboarding

Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Hybrid
Duration: 3 months with a possibility of extension
Background Check Requirement: Background screening may be required as part of the hiring process

About the Opportunity

Altis Recruitment is partnering with a respected child and family services organization to hire an Associate, Recruitment & Onboarding. This role plays a key part in attracting top talent, supporting hiring managers, and creating a welcoming and engaging onboarding experience for new employees across the organization.

Working closely with the People & Culture team, you will help shape the employee journey from recruitment through orientation. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys building relationships, managing multiple priorities, and contributing to meaningful work that positively impacts employees, teams, and the communities they serve.

What’s In It for You

• Join a mission-driven organization that values collaboration, inclusion, and employee well-being
• Gain exposure to full-cycle recruitment, onboarding strategy, and HR operations
• Work alongside experienced HR professionals in a supportive and people-focused environment
• Contribute to initiatives that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and employee engagement
• Be part of a workplace that values continuous improvement, teamwork, and professional growth

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll manage full-cycle recruitment activities including job postings, candidate screening, arranging interviews, reference checks, and offer coordination
• In this role, you’ll partner with hiring managers to support staffing priorities and recruitment strategies across multiple departments
• You’ll coordinate and facilitate monthly new employee orientation sessions and maintain onboarding materials
• You’ll prepare recruitment reports, vacancy tracking documents, and onboarding metrics for internal stakeholders
• You’ll build relationships with educational institutions, community organizations, and professional associations to support talent attraction efforts
• You’ll collaborate with HR, IT, and operational teams to ensure a seamless onboarding experience for new hires
• You’ll support employer branding initiatives and contribute to various HR projects and committee work

Skills and Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in recruitment, onboarding, or a related Human Resources role
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or Human Resources certification or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience managing full-cycle recruitment processes and coordinating onboarding programs
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR administrative practices
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS platforms, preferably Dayforce
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive recruitment and onboarding practices
• Excellent communication, organization, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills

Why Partner with Altis

If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.