Human Resources Operations Assistant

Human Resources Operations Assistant

Location: Tottenham, Ontario

Status: Full-time contract (7–8 months), with the possibility of extension or transition to a permanent role based on operational needs.

Reports to: Senior Director, Human Resources

About us: 

Purposeful Golf is an owner/operator of premium golf properties across Ontario.

We aim to carefully curate a portfolio of golf properties, each distinct in its purpose. By emphasizing quality over quantity, we aim to deliver memorable experiences, tailored to diverse needs, while leveraging scale to enhance, rather than dilute, the golfer’s experience.

Purposeful Golf operates within a larger ecosystem built around thoughtful ownership and sustainable growth, led by Purposeful.

At Purposeful, we believe purpose is the start of everything good.  A sense of purpose individually, and more importantly as a team, is what motivates people to do better, to deliver outstanding products and services, and to build something they can be proud of.

Our Purpose is to improve the lives of all our stakeholders through exceptional experiences for everyone.

We aim to generate stable long-term financial results for our investors without compromising on product quality, customer service, employee experience, or social responsibility.

About the role: As the Human Resources Operations Assistant at Purposeful, you’ll support high-volume recruitment and hiring in a fast-paced environment across multiple golf courses.. This role plays a key part in keeping hiring moving including coordinating interviews, supporting onboarding, and ensuring a positive experience for candidates and hiring managers.

Working closely with HR, hiring managers  and payroll, you’ll provide hands-on support across recruitment, onboarding, records management, and HR systems, while modeling Purposeful’s core values.

This role is well suited to a highly organized, system-oriented individual who is eager to support recruitment initiatives and grow their HR skill set.

Purpose Statement: Drive HR initiatives by providing hands-on support to the team, prioritizing recruitment coordination, and ensuring team members and managers are informed, supported, and set up for success.

What you’ll do: 

Recruitment & Hiring Support

• Assist with job postings in Collage and external platforms
• Coordinate interviews and communication with candidates and hiring teams
• Maintain recruitment records and candidate statuses
• Generate offer letters for seasonal/hourly hires

Onboarding & Offboarding

• Prepare and coordinate onboarding tasks and documentation
• Lead onboarding communications for seasonal/hourly team members, assist with all others
• Ensure new hire records are complete and accurate
• Support offboarding processes, including documentation and system updates

HR Administration & Systems

• Maintain accurate employee records in Collage 
• Support data entry, document uploads, and HR reporting
• Ensure templates and documentation follow branding and compliance standards

Payroll & Timekeeping Support

• Monitor timekeeping compliance and escalate issues as needed
• Support employees and managers with basic payroll and timekeeping questions/training

Policies, Compliance & Health & Safety

• Track policy acknowledgements and compliance requirements
• Support Health & Safety documentation and reporting
• Assist with monthly audits to ensure compliance across business units

Employee Support & Communication

• Respond to HR inquiries promptly and professionally
• Model Purposeful’s core values in daily interactions
• Escalate sensitive or complex issues to the HR team as appropriate

General HR Support

• Assist with HR projects, process improvements, and culture initiatives
• Share insights from experience, coursework, or emerging HR trends
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring: 

• Recently graduated from a Human Resources Management program (preferred)
• 1–3 years of experience in HR, recruitment, or administrative support (preferred)
• Familiar with HRIS or payroll systems; experience with Collage or Payworks is a plus
• Basic understanding of HR best practices and Employment Standards Act
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable using Google Workspace apps
• Able to stay organized and manage tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible, adaptable, and ready to learn on the go

What You’ll Need: 

• HR Certification or in progress (documents required)
• Hybrid schedule: 4 days on-site between two courses, 1 day work-from-home (with a suitable workspace)
• Primarily office-based, with regular movement around the golf courses
• Reliable transportation to travel between courses as needed
• May involve extended periods at a desk as well as walking outdoors to support operations and events

Why You’ll Love It:

• Participation in the comprehensive benefits package after one month 
• Work in beautiful, natural setting on a golf course with one day a week of working from home
• Golf perks and multiple course access
• Excellent discounts in the Golf Shops company-wide
• Participation in Staff Meal Plan
• Invitation to join staff golfing events

Compensation: $50,000 annually (pro-rated based on term of employment).

Your Opportunity

We encourage anyone excited about this role to apply, even if you don’t meet every requirement. Purposeful Golf values diverse perspectives, welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. Accommodations are available for candidates who need them during the application or interview process.