HR Administrator

Location: Ottawa (On-site/Hybrid, schedule to be confirmed)
Language: Bilingualism required, English and French, both written and spoken
Duration: 12-month term contract 
Background Check Requirement: Reliability security clearance required

About the Opportunity
Are you an organized HR professional who thrives in a collaborative, people-first environment? We are recruiting an Administrative Coordinator to support a respected federal Crown corporation dedicated to advancing innovation, collaboration, and economic prosperity across Canada. In this role, you'll play an integral part in ensuring HR operations run smoothly while helping deliver an exceptional employee experience.

Working alongside a collaborative Human Resources team, you'll support a wide range of HR initiatives, from recruitment and onboarding to employee records management and project coordination. If you're someone who enjoys variety, values confidentiality, and takes pride in keeping people and processes organized, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

What's In It for You
• Join a collaborative HR team that values respect, professionalism, and inclusion.
• Gain exposure to a broad range of Human Resources functions and initiatives.
• Contribute to meaningful work that supports employees across a national public sector organization.
• Build your skills through hands-on project coordination and cross-functional collaboration.
• Work in an environment that values continuous improvement, teamwork, and professional growth.

Your Responsibilities
• You'll provide executive administrative support to senior HR leadership and assist the broader HR team with daily operations.
• You'll coordinate recruitment activities, including posting opportunities, scheduling interviews, preparing candidate communications, and supporting onboarding.
• You'll maintain accurate and confidential employee records while ensuring compliance with document retention requirements.
• You'll support the administration and integrity of the Human Capital Management system, preferably Dayforce.
• You'll coordinate HR projects, prepare documentation, monitor progress, and produce reports to support informed decision-making.
• You'll collaborate with internal stakeholders to support HR initiatives, training coordination, health and safety activities, and employee programs.

Skills and Qualifications
• 2+ years of experience in HR administration or Human Resources coordination.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes and practices. CHRP designation, or progress toward one, is considered an asset.
• Working knowledge of Canadian employment legislation, including the Canada Labour Code, Employment Standards Act, Official Languages Act, and Human Rights Act.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Human Capital Management systems, preferably Dayforce.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in both English and French.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion.

Why Partner with Altis
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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.