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Human Resources Assistant

Guelph

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About this job

Temporary full-time Human Resources Assistant position in the City of Guelph's HR Department supporting recruitment processes. The role involves front-line customer service, coordinating recruitment activities, managing applicant tracking systems, and providing administrative support to ensure timely hiring of qualified candidates.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide front-line customer service to leaders, employees, and the public via phone, email, in-person, and social media
  • Respond to myHR inquiries and support Recruitment Specialists with mass seasonal recruitment activities
  • Coordinate recruitment process aspects including posting jobs, advertising, preparing applicant lists, scheduling interviews, and creating offer letters
  • Coordinate and support recruitment software systems including iCIMS and JD Edwards
  • Maintain records filing, mail distribution, and ensure proper document storage per established policies

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary education in Human Resources or related field, plus experience supporting recruitment in a unionized environment (or equivalent combination)
  • Experience providing customer service via phone, email, and in-person
  • Understanding of general HR procedures including confidential information handling, recruitment, and labour relations
  • Superior customer service and interpersonal skills with ability to communicate and collaborate with diverse individuals
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks; knowledge of Employment Standards and Human Rights legislation; proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience with HRIS software or applicant tracking systems (asset)

At a glance

Temporary, full-time position, up to 6 months
1 vacant position
35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Non-union
City Hall, 1 Carden Street, Guelph, Ontario

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Job details

Salary
Experience Level
Entry level
Municipality
Guelph
Province
Ontario

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Posting

Posted
October 14, 2026
Still listed
Confirmed on the employer's site October 14, 2026
Deadline
No closing date listed

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