Benefits and HR Administration Specialist

Location: Toronto, Ontario (City to be confirmed). Fully Oniste.
Language: Strong written and verbal English communication skills required
Duration: Short-term contract, ending January 31
Compensation: $30–$39 per hour
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, 35 paid hours per week
Background Check Requirement: Required prior to employment

About the Opportunity

Altis Recruitment is seeking an experienced Benefits and HR Administration Specialist to support a community-focused nonprofit organization during an important benefits provider transition. This is an opportunity to make an immediate impact by ensuring employees receive accurate, timely benefits coverage and feel supported throughout the process.

Working closely with the Finance and Administration team, you'll take ownership of employee benefits enrollment, documentation, and communication. You'll join a collaborative, people-first environment where attention to detail, approachability, and strong organizational skills make a meaningful difference.

What's in it for You

• Meaningful impact: Support employees at an organization dedicated to serving vulnerable communities.

• Collaborative environment: Work alongside a supportive, close-knit team that values communication and teamwork.

• Professional experience: Strengthen your expertise in benefits administration, HR systems, and process improvement.

• Flexibility: Enjoy a primarily on-site role with some work-from-home flexibility.

Your Responsibilities

• You'll coordinate the transition to a new benefits provider, ensuring approximately 70 eligible employees are enrolled accurately and on time.

• You'll oversee Health Spending Account enrollment for approximately 20 part-time employees.

• You'll verify employee records, collect signed enrollment forms, and maintain accurate, confidential documentation.

• You'll collaborate with Payroll to confirm benefits deductions and communicate changes to employees.

• You'll facilitate employee information sessions, answer questions, and provide hands-on enrollment support across two locations.

• You'll develop a Benefits Administration SOP and support BambooHR administration.

• You'll assist with annual mandatory training coordination and general HR administration.

Skills and Qualifications

• 3+ years of HR experience, including hands-on benefits administration and employee enrollment.

• Experience coordinating benefits provider transitions and managing time-sensitive deadlines.

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to confidentiality.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence supporting diverse employee groups.

• Ability to work independently, build relationships, and resolve employee inquiries.

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources or a related field. CHRP designation is an asset.

• Nonprofit or unionized workplace experience is considered an asset.

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.