Join a Challenger
Being a traditional bank just isn’t our thing. We are big believers in innovating the banking experience because we believe Canadians deserve better options, and we challenge ourselves and our teams to creatively transform what’s possible in banking. Our team is made up of inquisitive and agile minds that find smarter ways of doing things. If you’re not afraid of taking on big challenges and redefining the future, you belong with us. You’ll get to work with people who will encourage you to reach new heights. We like to keep things fun, ask questions and learn together.
We are a big (and growing!) family. Overall we serve more than 670,000 people across Canada through Equitable Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank™, and have been around for more than 50 years. Equitable Bank's wholly-owned subsidiary, Concentra Bank, supports credit unions across Canada that serve more than six million members. Together we have over $125 billion in combined assets under management and administration, with a clear mandate to drive change in Canadian banking to enrich people's lives.
Our customers have named our EQ Bank digital platform (eqbank.ca) one of the top banks in Canada on the Forbes World's Best Banks list since 2021.
The Work
The Human Resources department is looking for an Administrator is to assist with the day-to-day administration and to support various HR initiatives and projects.
The Core Responsibilities Of The Job:
- HR Administrator (85%)
- Prepare welcome packages for new employees
- Add new employees to all required lists and spreadsheets including training lists, benefits spreadsheet, recruiting methods tracking, etc. and check off once complete
- Send out “welcome” emails to new staff and managers prior to first day and first day emails to new employees
- Conduct new hire orientations, as required
- Input all new hires to HRIS from ATS and ensure that the self identification survey and the New Hire guided process are fully completed. Follow-up with employees for any missing information
- Follow up with employees and managers on outstanding forms, targets, final reviews, etc.
- Upload documents to HRIS for employee files
- Maintain and update HR procedures manual, as required
- Create employment verification letters for employees when requested
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding Dayforce, benefits, vacation, etc.
- Perform any HR administration task as assigned by CHRO, Senior Director and Senior Manager of HR
- Benefit enrollments
- Project Work (10%)
- Participate and assist with various special projects
- Research various topics and initiatives
- Health & Safety (5%)
- Attend all Joint Health and Safety Committee meetings and take minutes
- Keep all JHSC, Fire Wardens and First Aid employee lists up to date
- Participate in health and safety workplace inspections as required
- Order all health and safety supplies and coordinate fire extinguishers and AED check-up
- Arrange annual Flu Clinic and Fire Warden Training
Let's Talk About You!
- Bachelor’s Degree or post-secondary education with a focus in Human Resources
- 1 year of administrative/HR experience
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Excellent record keeping and organizational skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong time management skills, accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of all employees, pay and benefit information
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Familiarity with Ceridian Dayforce or similar HRIS software is an asset
What we offer [For full-time permanent roles]
💰 Competitive discretionary bonus
✨ Market leading RRSP match program
🩺 Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
📝 Employee Share Purchase Plan
👶🏽 Maternity/Parental top-up while you care for your little one
🏝 Generous vacation policy, personal days and even a moving day
🖥 Virtual events to connect with your fellow colleagues
🎓 Annual professional development allowance and a comprehensive Career Development program
💛 A fulfilling opportunity to join one of the top FinTechs and help create a new kind of banking experience
The incumbent will be working hybrid and in office time will be spent working from Equitable Bank’s additional office space located at 351 King Street East, Toronto, ON.
Equitable Bank is deeply committed to inclusion. Our organization is stronger and our employees thrive when we honour and celebrate everyone’s diverse experiences and perspectives. In tandem with that commitment, we support and encourage our staff to grow not just in their career path, but personally as well.
We commit to providing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment for all applicants. Please let us know of any accommodations needed so that you can bring your best self to the application process and beyond. All candidates considered for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check and credit check to qualify for hire. While we appreciate your interest in applying, an Equitable recruiter will only contact leading candidates whose skills and qualifications closely match the requirements of the position.
We can’t wait to get to know you!
