HR Coordinator | 4-Month Contract | Guelph, Ontario

Join our team as an HR Coordinator! Sunstar Canada is looking for an organized, detail-oriented HR Coordinator to provide hands-on support across recruitment, onboarding, employee administration, payroll support, and core HR processes.

About Sunstar

Sunstar Canada, Inc. is home to the GUM® brand of oral care products. Based in Guelph, Ontario, Sunstar Canada, Inc. is part of the global Sunstar Group, a leader in oral care dedicated to improving overall health and well-being through innovative products and solutions. Our Canadian team combines the resources of a global organization with a collaborative local environment focused on serving customers across Canada.

About the Role

As our HR Coordinator, you’ll play an important role in keeping day-to-day HR activities organized and moving forward.

This is a four-month fixed-term contract opportunity well suited to someone who enjoys recruitment coordination, employee administration, working with systems and data, and making sure the details behind a great employee experience are handled accurately and on time.

You’ll work closely with the Senior Manager, Human Resources and interact with employees and leaders across our Guelph location.

What You’ll Do

- Coordinate job postings, interviews, candidate communications, and background checks
- Support candidates and hiring managers throughout the recruitment process
- Coordinate onboarding activities and recent-hire documentation
- Maintain accurate employee files, HR records, and employee data
- Provide administrative support for payroll and benefits activities
- Complete routine HRIS/payroll data entry and employee updates




- Track performance-cycle activities and follow up on outstanding documentation
- Maintain HR and compliance trackers
- Gather and organize documentation for audits and routine compliance requirements
- Maintain HR templates, trackers, and other documentation
- Respond to routine administrative questions and direct more complex matters to the appropriate HR contact
- Support other priority HR administrative activities as needed

What You Bring

- 1–3 years of HR, recruitment, payroll, or related administrative experience
- Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to keep multiple priorities moving
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable working across departments, including Sales, Marketing and Finance
- Sound judgment when handling confidential employee information
- Comfort working with Microsoft Office and HR/payroll systems
- Previous experience with recruitment coordination, onboarding, HRIS, or payroll administration is an asset
- CHRP designation or progress toward CHRP is an asset
- French/English bilingual skills are considered an asset

Why This Role





This is a hands-on opportunity to gain exposure across several areas of HR while making an immediate contribution to a busy Canadian operation. You’ll work closely with HR and business leaders and have the opportunity to support employees through recruitment and onboarding experience.

Work Environment

Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid role, combining time in our Guelph, Ontario office with the opportunity to work remotely. This position typically works 2 days per week in the office and 3 days from home, balancing flexibility with in-person collaboration.

Sunstar is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to providing accommodation for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process, in accordance with 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. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $30.00-$35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Flexible schedule
- In office parking
- Work from home

Application question(s):

- Do you have your CHRP designation or progress toward the CHRP?
- Do you have previous experience with recruitment coordination, onboarding, HRIS, or payroll administration?

Education:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

- Human resources or related: 1 year (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Guelph, ON N1K 1C7

📌 HR Coordinator (Guelph)
🏢 Sunstar Canada
📍 Guelph