Volunteer HR Assistant
Summary
Location
Scarborough, Ontario
When
About This Opportunity
What you’ll gain:
· Hands-on experience across multiple HR functions (recruitment, onboarding, compliance, HR systems)
· Direct mentorship from experienced HR professionals
· Exposure to HR practices within a non-profit organization
· Opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects and process improvements
· Networking opportunities within the HR and non-profit sector
· Free access to our facility (gym, pool, track)
· A collaborative, community-focused workplace culture
· The chance to build your resume with relevant, hands-on HR experience that will support future career opportunities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
· Assisting with the recruitment process reviewing resumes, scheduling interviews, conducting initial screenings and conduct police background and reference checks;
· Assisting with the new hire onboarding process;
· Conducting regular audits of accurate and up-to-date human resources files, records, and documentation in compliance with company policies and regulations;
· Maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of human resources files and records;
· Providing administrative support to the HR team, including filing, data entry, and preparing reports;
· Digitizing the HR filing system such as scanning and saving files that can be stored, accessed, and shared electronically;
· Updating the HR database system.
· Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by HR management, including supporting volunteer coordination and related initiatives.
· Other tasks may be assigned.
Qualifications:
· Completion or currently enrolled in a post-secondary education in Human Resources Management program.
· Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
· Strong organizational skills, including the ability to keep accurate records and ensure compliance with HR regulations.
· Advanced technical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and HRIS system.
· Strong communications skills both written and verbal.
· Excellent organization, time management, and attention to detail.
· Superior work ethic, professionalism, resourcefulness, dependability, reliability, and diplomacy.
Volunteer Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
- Are you currently enrolled in Human Resources Management program or Business Administration
- Resume or Linkedin profile
- Willing to undergo a background or police records check
- Comfortable commuting to opportunity location