Human Resources & Payroll Specialist

<p><strong>HR & Payroll Specialist (70% Human Resources | 30% Payroll)</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Remote (Mississauga-based)</p><p><strong>Industry:</strong> Healthcare</p><p><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time, Permanent</p><p><strong>Compensation:</strong> Up to <strong>$65,000 base salary</strong></p><p><strong>Recruitment Partner:</strong> <strong>Envy Consulting Group</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Organization</strong></p><p>Our client is a growing, multi-site healthcare organization supporting care communities and healthcare professionals across Canada. The organization operates in a fast-paced, people-first environment with a strong emphasis on compliance, operational excellence, and a positive employee experience. This opportunity is well-suited for an early-career HR professional who is highly organized, eager to learn, and motivated to build a long-term career in healthcare human resources.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>The HR & Payroll Specialist will play a key role in supporting day-to-day human resources operations and payroll administration across multiple healthcare sites. The role is approximately <strong>70% HR-focused and 30% payroll support</strong>, offering hands-on exposure to frontline healthcare employees and operational leadership. This is a front-facing role ideal for someone who brings energy, accountability, and technical confidence, and who thrives in environments where accuracy, discretion, and clear communication are critical.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Key Responsibilities</u></strong></p><p><strong>Human Resources (70%)</strong></p><ul><li>Support the full employee lifecycle including onboarding, offboarding, documentation, and record management</li><li>Act as a first point of contact for employee HR inquiries, providing professional, compliant, and timely guidance</li><li>Support HR processes across both clinical and non-clinical teams, including frontline staff, supervisors, and leadership</li><li>Assist with attendance tracking, performance documentation, and employee relations support</li><li>Maintain accurate HR data using Excel, HRIS platforms, and internal systems</li><li>Support policy administration and ensure alignment with healthcare regulations and employment standards</li><li>Contribute to continuous improvement of HR workflows, processes, and systems</li></ul><p><strong>Payroll Support (30%)</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with bi-weekly payroll processing for healthcare employees</li><li>Support timekeeping, payroll validation, adjustments, and payroll-related inquiries</li><li>Coordinate payroll data across multiple locations, schedules, and employee groups</li><li>Maintain payroll documentation and ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Required Qualifications</u></strong></p><ul><li>1–3+ years of experience in HR administration, people operations, or a related HR role</li><li>Exposure to payroll processing or payroll support</li><li>Strong technical proficiency with Excel, Word, HRIS platforms, payroll systems, and workplace technology</li><li>Comfortable learning and navigating new tools and systems</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Confidence interacting with employees at all levels of the organization</li><li>High attention to detail with strong follow-through</li><li>Experience in regulated or compliance-driven environments</li><li>Working knowledge of Canadian employment standards and payroll fundamentals</li></ul><p><strong>Personal Attributes That Matter</strong></p><ul><li>Energetic, proactive, and motivated with a strong sense of ownership</li><li>Reliable, professional, and trusted in high-responsibility environments</li><li>Technically savvy and adaptable with strong digital fluency</li><li>Comfortable being front-facing and handling sensitive employee information</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join</strong></p><ul><li>Fully remote role with meaningful responsibility and visibility</li><li>Hands-on exposure to healthcare HR and payroll operations</li><li>Opportunity to grow within a stable, purpose-driven organization</li></ul><p></p>

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