Human Resources Coordinator

About the role

OPTrust is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to provide operational support to the People Team, delivering HR programs, processes and services across the organization.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain trusted cross‑functional relationships through accurate support and timely follow‑up.
• Maintain up‑to‑date employee records in Workday, including hires, job changes, compensation updates and terminations.
• Coordinate and process employee lifecycle transactions, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
• Support payroll inputs and collaborate with Finance/payroll providers for accurate processing.
• Draft HR correspondence and prepare/distribute documents, presentations and other materials.
• Participate in bi‑weekly payroll validation meetings and conduct process audits.
• Maintain HR documentation, templates and employee files per company policies and legislation.
• Manage full onboarding and off‑boarding processes.
• Assist with recruitment, leaves management, HR systems, reporting and analytics, and special projects.

Required profile

• Hands‑on involvement in various HR functions including recruitment, employee lifecycle, leaves management, HR systems, reporting & analytics, and special projects.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure data integrity and compliance.
• Ability to build trusted relationships across the organization and provide timely support.

Required skills

• Workday HRIS

What we offer

• Unique culture rooted in core values of collaboration, integrity, respect, flexibility, excellence and continuous improvement.
• Purpose‑driven environment focused on paying and preserving pensions.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including dental, vision, extended health and a defined benefit pension plan.
• Flexible hybrid work model.
• Inclusion, diversity and equity strategy with employee‑led resource groups.
• Professional development opportunities: LinkedIn Learning, tuition reimbursement, mentorship, leadership programs, and more.
• Competitive vacation package with an additional work‑life balance day.