People Operations Coordinator

Join HRPA as a People Operations Coordinator and Help Shape the Employee Experience

Are you an early‑career HR professional eager to build your expertise across the full employee lifecycle? At HRPA, we believe great workplaces start with great people practices. We’re looking for a People Operations Coordinator who is passionate about creating seamless employee experiences, strengthening HR processes, enjoys working with data and systems, and advancing inclusive workplaces.

This role offers a unique opportunity to develop broad HR experience, contribute to organizational modernization, and support meaningful Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA) initiatives.

The HRPA supports HR professionals in Ontario and enables organizations to unlock the human potential that exists in their workplaces. Serving a community of over 24,000 members and students across Ontario, we strive to empower HR professionals. With a core commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA), we support each member with the tools, knowledge, and community they need to lead and transform workplaces across Ontario.

If you’re detail‑oriented, collaborative, and excited to grow your HR career in a mission‑driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Position Title: People Operations Coordinator

Location: Toronto, Hybrid

Type: Full‑Time, Contract

Existing Vacancy: Yes

Target Salary: $58,500 - $65,000 + 10% in Lieu of Benefits

Reporting to the VP, Human Experience, the People Operations Coordinator plays a key role in supporting HRPA’s internal employee experience and operations. This role contributes to the delivery of HR services across the full employee lifecycle, supports HR systems including HRIS implementation and process improvements, and helps coordinate HRPA’s IDEA initiatives. This position is ideal for someone looking to grow their HR career while gaining exposure to recruitment, HR systems, compliance, employee engagement, HRIS implementation, and HR strategy implementation.

• Support the administration of the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employment changes, performance documentation, and offboarding
• Coordinate recruitment activities such as job postings, interview scheduling, reference checks, and offer preparation
• Support payroll processing and benefits administration
• Help maintain job descriptions and HR documentation
• Participate as a member of the Joint Health & Safety Committee
• Support compliance with Ontario employment legislation and HR policies

• Support the implementation and optimization of HRIS systems
• Develop and update HR process documentation and workflows
• Track key HR metrics such as time‑to‑fill, turnover, and engagement participation
• Assist in preparing HR dashboards and workforce reporting
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and operational efficiency

• Support the execution of HRPA’s IDEA strategy
• Coordinate IDEA initiatives, learning sessions, and awareness activities
• Assist with IDEA data tracking and reporting
• Support policy reviews and updates through an equity and inclusion lens
• Contribute to employee engagement initiatives and action planning

Post‑secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

• CHRP designation or progress toward the CHRP is considered an asset
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation is an asset

• 1–3 years of progressive HR experience in a full‑service HR environment
• Experience supporting recruitment and onboarding processes
• Exposure to payroll and benefits administration
• Experience working with HRIS platforms
• Experience supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives is an asset

• High proficiency and aptitude in Microsoft Office–Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Analytical and…