HR Coordinator

Program: Canada Summer Job

Location: Ottawa, Ontario (Hybrid)
Reports to: Manager, HR Operations and Compliance  
Position Type: Temporary, Full-time (up to 8 weeks)
Language requirements: English is required; Bilingualism (English & French/Spanish) is an asset
Salary Range: $17.20/hourly, plus 4% vacation pay as a benefit

ABOUT CUSO INTERNATIONAL

Cuso International is an international cooperation and development organization that works to create economic and social opportunities for marginalized groups. Together with our partners, we are focused on efforts to advance gender equality and social inclusion, improve economic resilience, and deliver progress on climate action. We believe that by sharing skills, we can build better futures. Cuso presently supports programs implemented in Africa, Canada, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. Find out more at www.cusointernational.org

ABOUT THE ROLE

The HR Coordinator will play a key role in supporting the Global Talent team by assisting with recruitment, onboarding and offboarding processes, and general HR administration. This position involves maintaining HR systems, coordinating employee-related documentation, and ensuring timely processing of timesheets and invoices.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, organized, and eager to learn in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, with a passion for empowering team members and a commitment to excellent service.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Recruitment:

• Assist with end-to-end recruitment activities, including drafting job postings, screening resumes, and coordinating the assessment process.
• Conduct reference and background checks for selected candidates.

Onboarding & Offboarding:

• Oversee onboarding processes, including managing requests, coordinating schedules with managers, and arranging onboarding sessions.
• Update HRIS (Human Resources Information System) with new employee details and ensure offboarding procedures are completed efficiently.

HR Administration:

• Manage and maintain the HRIS system.
• Prepare employee correspondence and documentation, such as offer letters and employment verification.
• Oversee timesheet submissions and approvals.
• Update and maintain the organizational chart and HR intranet on Office 365.
• Review and process HR-related invoices.

General Support:

• Generate reports and analyze data for HR metrics, compensation, and benefits.
• Provide general administrative support to the Corporate Services team.
• Assist with planning and coordinating internal and external organizational events.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Eligible for the Canada Summer Jobs program (youth candidate).
• Basic experience with data analysis and visualization tools.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint), databases and web research
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Passionate about supporting and empowering team members.
• Enthusiastic and eager to learn and grow in a dynamic environment.

HOW TO APPLY

Please click the “Apply for This Job” button to submit your application no later than by April 27, 2025, at 11:59 PM (EST) for external candidates Expressions of interest should be sent in English. Your résumé and one-page cover letter should demonstrate how you meet all the essential and any desirable qualifications. Please note that a confirmation email will be generated once you submit your application, but it may be directed to your spam or junk folders of your email inbox.

Cuso International is committed to the integrity of our volunteers, interns, staff, managers, board members and subcontractors in preventing sexual violence in the way we operate. This is done through a defined framework, code of conduct, values and guiding principles, as well as Cooperation Canada’s Leaders’ Pledge.

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