Reports to: Manager, People and Culture
Department: People and Culture
Terms of Employment: Fixed-term, six-months. Full-time, hybrid.
Salary: $40,000 - $45,000 annually
Location: Habitat GTA (155 Bermondsey Road, Toronto ON M4A 1X9)
Who We Are
Habitat for Humanity GTA is greater Toronto’s most recognized provider and advocate of solutions that tackle our region’s housing crisis. Our mission is to create a world where everyone has a safe, quality place to live. We focus on creative solutions to address the affordable housing crisis in Toronto, Brampton, Caledon, York Region and Durham Region. With the help of volunteers, donors and community partners, we unlock change for generations by bringing the benefits of home ownership to more people and communities. Since 1988, Habitat GTA has built 23 new communities, empowering more than 500 families.
Why Join Us?
- A meaningful opportunity to make an impact and help your local community
- Habitat for Humanity days
- Flexible work hours
- Generous Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- Corporate gym membership and an Employee Wellness Plan
- RRSP matching eligibility
- Volunteer opportunities to support our Habitat for Humanity Builds
- Growth and development opportunities
- Great entry-level opportunity for new graduates, or experienced customer service professionals
- The pride of being part of a highly respected, high profile global charity
At Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area, the HR Administrator plays a key role in supporting our people-first mission. This role ensures the smooth operation of HR processes by managing administrative tasks, maintaining employee records, assisting with recruitment and onboarding, and providing day-to-day support to staff. As part of a collaborative and purpose-driven team, the HR Administrator helps create a positive employee experience that supports our vision of building a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live.
Job Duties
- Represent Habitat for Humanity GTA as a Brand Ambassador by modeling our values and guiding principles
- Learn, understand and participate in the Health and Safety Program
- Assist with the recruitment process, including posting job openings, screening resumes, and scheduling interviews.
- Maintain employee records and ensure all documentation is up to date.
- Support the onboarding process for new hires, including preparing orientation materials and conducting orientation sessions.
- Assist with payroll processing and benefits administration.
- Respond to employee inquiries and provide general HR support.
- Coordinate training and development programs.
- Assist with HR projects and initiatives as needed.
- Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
- Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- Previous experience in an HR administrative role or internship is preferred.
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Knowledge of HRIS systems is an asset.
If you are ready to make a change in your local community and become a part of our team at Habitat for Humanity GTA, click on the Apply button within this posting or click on our Careers Page to find more: https://habitatgta.ca/careers/
Your Future at Habitat for Humanity GTA Awaits.
Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada throughout the duration of their employment with Habitat for Humanity GTA. Proof of eligibility will be required.
Habitat for Humanity GTA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Habitat, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Habitat for Humanity GTA is committed to ensuring a barrier-free, accessible and inclusive work environment. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove barriers to the hiring process to accommodate candidates with disabilities, providing the applicant has met the bonafide requirements of the employment position. Please inform us should accommodation be required at any point during the recruitment and selection process.
As part of our selection process, the successful candidate must complete a police background check.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Habitat for Humanity GTA, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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