HR Coordinator

Toronto, ON | Full-Time | In-Office – Yorkville Head Office

This is a full-time, in-office position based at INK Entertainment's Head Office in the heart of Yorkville. We believe our best ideas come from collaboration, creativity, and being together, which is why this role works primarily from our Toronto headquarters, partnering closely with teams across our restaurants, nightlife venues, live events, and entertainment brands.

Ready to Turn Up the Volume on Your HR Career?

At INK Entertainment Group, we don’t just create exceptional dining, nightlife and entertainment experiences — we build the teams that bring them to life.

As our portfolio of hospitality venues, nightlife destinations and live events continues to grow, we’re looking for a proactive, organized and people-focused HR Coordinator to join our People team.

Reporting directly to the HR Director, you’ll provide hands-on support across the employee lifecycle, gaining exposure to recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, health & safety, immigration, HR systems, compliance and special projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career HR qualified who wants to build a strong foundation across all areas of Human Resources while working directly with HR leadership in a fast-paced hospitality and entertainment environment.

What You'll Be Doing:

HR Operations & Administrative Support

- Provide day-to-day administrative support to the HR Director and People team.
- Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and personnel files.
- Update and maintain employee information in PUSH HRIS.
- Prepare employment letters, org charts, offer letters, employee communications and other HR documentation.
- Support onboarding, employee changes, transfers, promotions and offboarding.
- Assist with HR reporting, audits, document organization and other administrative projects.
- Respond to routine employee and manager inquiries and escalate matters to the HR Director when appropriate.

Recruitment & Onboarding

- Support recruitment across INK's restaurants, nightlife venues, corporate teams and live events.
- Post job opportunities and maintain recruitment advertisements.
- Review applications and assist with initial candidate screening.
- Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
- Assist with reference checks, background checks and offer preparation.
- Maintain recruitment trackers and ensure candidates receive timely communication.
- Coordinate onboarding documentation and ensure new hire information is accurately entered into PUSH.

Employee Relations & Performance Support

- Provide administrative support to the HR Department and managers on employee relations matters.




- Assist with documentation relating to attendance, performance, conduct and workplace concerns.
- Support the preparation of coaching documentation, written warnings and other employee relations materials.
- Assist with organizing documentation related to workplace investigations and employee concerns.
- Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information.

Immigration & Compliance Support

- Assist with tracking employee work permits and immigration-related documentation.
- Monitor work permit and document expiry dates and coordinate appropriate follow-up.
- Assist with documentation related to LMIA, OINP and other immigration processes.
- Maintain organized immigration files and coordinate documentation with employees, managers and external legal or immigration partners.
- Support the HR team with HR compliance initiatives and documentation.

Health & Safety

- Support the administration of INK's workplace health & safety programs.
- Maintain Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) records, meeting documentation and action items.
- Assist with workplace inspections and follow-up documentation.
- Organize incident reports and maintain health & safety records.
- Support WSIB administration and documentation.
- Assist with health & safety training, communications and other safety initiatives.

HR Systems & Special Projects

- Maintain accurate employee information in HRIS and support system updates.
- Assist with HR technology, reporting and data management.
- Support policy rollouts, HR communications and process improvements.
- Work closely with the HR team on special projects and initiatives.
- Assist with HR activities related to new venue openings and business growth.

Employee Experience & Culture

- Assist with employee engagement, recognition and culture initiatives.
- Support employee events, internal communications and team-building activities.
- Help create a positive and responsive employee experience across INK's corporate and venue teams.

What You Bring to the Stage:

- 1–3 years of HR administrative or coordination experience, preferably in hospitality, restaurants, retail, entertainment, events or another high-volume environment.
- A degree or diploma in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or a related field, or currently working toward one.




- Working toward or holding a CHRP designation is an asset.
- Foundational knowledge of the Ontario Employment Standards Act (ESA) and workplace health & safety requirements.
- Experience with an HRIS or ATS; experience with PUSH HRIS is an asset.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Professional, approachable and service-oriented interpersonal skills.
- A high level of confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive employee information.
- A proactive mindset and genuine interest in developing a career in Human Resources.
- Hospitality, restaurant, nightlife, entertainment or multi-location experience is an asset.

You'll Thrive Here If You...

Love the Energy

You’re energized by hospitality, food, nightlife, music and live entertainment and enjoy supporting the people who bring these experiences to life.

Take Ownership

You don’t wait to be asked to solve every problem. You’re proactive, resourceful and willing to jump in wherever support is needed.

Love the Details

You take pride in accurate records, organized files and making sure things get done properly and on time.

Thrive in a Fast-Paced Environment

You’re comfortable managing competing priorities and adapting when business needs change.

Want to Grow

You’re looking for hands-on exposure to the full employee lifecycle and want to develop your HR knowledge through direct mentorship from the HR leadership.

Be part of a company behind some of Canada's most recognized restaurants, nightlife destinations, live events and entertainment experiences.

Compensation: $55,000–$65,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

At INK Entertainment, we believe that great experiences are created by diverse teams and unique perspectives. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every employee feels welcomed, respected, empowered, and supported to do their best work.

We celebrate diversity in all its forms and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, experiences, and abilities.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive recruitment process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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