The HR Specialist provides advanced support across key human resources functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, HR policy administration, benefits, HRIS management, and compliance. This role acts as a subject‑matter resource for employees and managers, ensuring consistent application of HR practices and contributing to a positive, compliant, and efficient workplace.

Key Responsibilities

1. Recruitment & Onboarding

- Lead full‑cycle recruitment for assigned roles (job postings, screening, interviews, offers)

- Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements and selection criteria

- Conduct reference checks and coordinate background verifications

- Prepare offer letters and onboarding packages

- Facilitate new hire orientation and ensure completion of all required documentation

- Maintain accurate and compliant employee files

2.

Employee

Relations & Support

- Serve as a first point of contact for employee inquiries regarding policies, perks, and HR processes

- Support managers with performance management, coaching, and conflict resolution

- Assist in investigations related to workplace concerns, attendance, or policy violations

- Promote positive employee engagement and support HR initiatives

3. HR Administration & Compliance

- Ensure HR practices comply with provincial and federal employment legislation

- Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks

- Track probation periods, contract renewals, and other HR deadlines

- Prepare employment letters (confirmation, promotion, disciplinary, etc.)





- Support internal and external audits

4.

Benefits & Compensation

- Administer employee benefits enrollment, changes, and terminations

- Respond to employee questions regarding benefits, leaves, and eligibility

- Support compensation reviews and job evaluation processes

- Coordinate disability claims, return‑to‑work plans, and leave management

5. HRIS & Reporting

- Maintain accurate employee data in the HRIS

- Generate HR reports (headcount, turnover, absenteeism, training compliance)

- Support HRMS troubleshooting and elevate technical issues when needed

- Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and data accuracy

Qualifications

- Diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

- 3–5 years of progressive HR experience

- CHRP designation (completed or in progress) is an asset

- Strong knowledge of provincial employment standards (e.g., Quebec, Ontario)

- Experience with HRIS systems and MS Office Suite

Skills & Competencies

- - Strong communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

- Solid understanding of HR best practices and legislation

- Problem‑solving and conflict‑resolution abilities

- High attention to detail and organizational skills

- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Attitudes & Work Style

- - Professional, approachable, and employee‑focused

- Proactive and solution‑oriented

- Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment

- Collaborative team player

📌 HR Specialist (Montreal)
🏢 Champlain College Saint-Lambert
📍 Montreal