Assistant, Human Resources

**Human Resources Assistant**

**Temporary Full-Time (June 30, 2025 - December 31, 2025)**

**J0425-0601**

The Town of New Tecumseth is looking for a Human Resources Assistant to join our team for a six-month contract.

**Why work with us?**

Our growing community, identified as one of the fastest growing municipalities by Statistics Canada, located about an hour north of Toronto, offers beautiful rural and urban landscapes and diverse opportunities to work in a technologically progressive, public environment. Additionally, the Town offers the following perquisites:

- Flexible work environment, including ability to work from home up to two (2) days per week
- competitive salaries
- professional development opportunities

This position is responsible for supporting the daily activities of the Human Resources department, including but not limited to, the maintenance and administration of the HRIS system and assisting with records retention, training and orientation, health and safety, document control and general administrative duties

**How you contribute to our organization**:

- Assists with the maintenance and administration of the HRIS system which includes entering new employee data, maintaining all employee changes of status, salary changes, performance management status, terminations, leave of absences and training records.
- Supports HR staff in the recruitment and selection processes such as reference checking, criminal background check coordination, supporting the preparation of offer letters, informing I.T of new hire to set up appropriate computer access, etc.
- Responds to inquiries regarding employment opportunities.
- Review and initiates any follow up in new employee files and ensures required documents are received, scanned and stored in the HRIS.
- Assists with assigning training for new hires in LMS and monitors completion.
- Coordinate notification to I.T. for all employee exits
- Entering staff names in LMS and assigning training for the year as per direction from the HR Advisor
- Assists the HR Advisor with the coordination of training and development activities including set up and ordering of meals and maintaining training records.
- Tracks workplace incidents and inspections.
- Assists with the maintenance and implementation of the Corporate Health and Safety Program under the guidance of the HR Advisor.
- Assists with record control and retention.
- Provides administrative assistance to the HR Director and HR Supervisor as required.

**What you bring to the team**:

- Completion of post-secondary education (minimum certificate or diploma), preferably with a focus in Human Resources.
- 1 - 2 years previous experience in an office setting and customer service.
- Previous HR administration experience preferred.
- Experience and proficiency using Microsoft office, especially word, excel, and outlook.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
- General knowledge of Human Resources legislation and guidelines including Employment Standards Act, Ontario Human Rights Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

**Salary: $60,386.24 - $75,478.13, plus employer paid benefits and OMERS pension plan**

**Hours: 35 hours per week; 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday**

**Location: Town Hall, 24 Tupper Street West, Alliston**

**Dates: June 30 - December 31, 2025**

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and copies of the required credentials (transcript, training, etc) by April 30, 2025.

We thank you for your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Town of New Tecumseth is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted for an interview, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.