HR Coordinator
Permanent, Full Time

Build your career where you truly belong — welcome to Umbrella Family. For over 35 years, Umbrella Family has been a trusted leader in early childhood education and care, supported by a strong operational and administrative foundation. Our Human Resources team plays a vital role in creating a positive, inclusive, and engaging workplace that supports the success of our staff and the families we serve. At Umbrella Family, you are valued, supported, and empowered to grow. Join a collaborative workplace where your expertise contributes directly to employee experience and organizational success.

About the Role
The HR Coordinator serves as a key support role within the Human Resources team, coordinating recruitment, onboarding, employee records management, and HR administration processes across the organization. This role acts as an important point of contact for recent hires, student placements, supervisors, and staff, helping ensure HR operations run efficiently and accurately. Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the successful candidate will support internal recruitment initiatives, organize onboarding and offboarding processes, maintain employee records, and contribute to creating a positive employee experience. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Total Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Schedule: Monday to Friday, day shift
Annual Salary: $48,000–$54,000

Qualifications
Education & Experience

Diploma in Human Resources or equivalent education and experience

CHRP designation (completed or in progress) is an asset

2–3 years of experience in Human Resources, Office Administration, or related roles





Experience working in a unionized environment is an asset

Knowledge & Skills

Exceptional time management and organizational skills with strong attention to detail

Resourceful, process‑oriented, and able to manage competing priorities

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Ability to adapt effectively to changing priorities and environments

Strong administrative, coordination, and reporting abilities

Proficiency with HR and recruitment systems, including HRIS platforms such as Dayforce

Ability to maintain confidential information with professionalism and discretion

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate internal job postings and position transfer processes

Coordinate pre‑hire and pre‑placement document collection and onboarding processes

Lead orientation sessions for new staff and placement students

Coordinate offboarding activities including processing resignations and participating in exit interviews

Coordinate employee benefits and pension enrolments

Maintain accurate employee files in the HRIS and track credential and certification expiry dates

Liaise with payroll and supervisors regarding staff movement and employment changes

Perform administrative, tracking, and reporting tasks using HR and recruitment systems

Continually develop knowledge and skills through training, coaching, and project work

Certifications & Requirements

Must provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector/Criminal Reference Check and health assessment upon hire

Ability to work in an office setting with regular computer use

Why Join Umbrella Family?

Competitive compensation with a comprehensive benefits package

Pension plan with employer matching

Employee Assistance Program resources and counselling

Priority childcare placement for employees’ children

A positive, inclusive and supportive work environment

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📌 HR Coordinator (Ontario)
🏢 Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton
📍 Ontario