HR Coordinator / Junior HR Generalist - 6 Month Contract

HR Coordinator / Junior HR Generalist – 6 Month Contract

Location: Montreal, QC
Job Type: 6-Month Contract
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Work Setting: On-site, manufacturing environment
Salary: $52,000–$60,000 annually, based on experience

Protrans Personnel Services is currently recruiting for an HR Coordinator / Junior HR Generalist to support a well-established manufacturing organization in Montreal.

This is a great opportunity for a bilingual HR professional with 1–2 years of hands-on human resources or recruitment experience who is looking for a practical, fast-paced role with strong ownership. The successful candidate will work closely with the HR Manager and support day-to-day recruitment, onboarding, HR administration, employee communication, and documentation.

This role is heavily focused on recruitment and will involve supporting hiring for both hourly and salaried positions, including machine operators, mechanics, production supervisors, administrative staff, accounting support, and other plant-based roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Support recruitment activities, including resume screening, candidate shortlisting, interview coordination, and follow-up
• Prepare job postings and assist with sourcing candidates
• Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and candidates
• Assist with offer letters, onboarding paperwork, and new hire orientation
• Maintain employee files, HR records, and documentation
• Support HR compliance, filing, and audit-related documentation
• Assist with employee communications for shop floor and office teams
• Coordinate training activities as required
• Provide general administrative support to the HR Manager
• Support other HR projects and duties as needed

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in human resources, recruitment, talent acquisition, HR coordination, or a related role
• Bilingual in English and French
• Strong hands-on recruitment experience, including screening resumes and coordinating interviews
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent organization, follow-up, and time management skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing, plant, industrial, logistics, or operations-based environment
• Ability to work independently and take initiative with minimal supervision

Nice to Have

• Experience recruiting for hourly, skilled trades, production, warehouse, manufacturing, or administrative roles
• Experience in a unionized or plant environment
• Agency recruitment or high-volume recruitment experience
• Experience supporting onboarding, HR documentation, or training coordination

Important Details

• 6-month contract position
• Salary range: $52,000–$60,000 annually, based on experience
• Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• On-site role in Montreal
• No benefits included
• Must be bilingual in English and French
• Must be comfortable working in a manufacturing environment

Apply Now

If you are a bilingual HR Coordinator, Recruitment Coordinator, HR Assistant, Junior HR Generalist, Talent Acquisition Coordinator, or Human Resources professional looking for a hands-on contract opportunity in Montreal, we would like to hear from you.

Please apply with your updated resume for immediate consideration.

AI Disclosure

We use artificial intelligence tools to assist in the initial screening and sorting of applications based on job-related qualifications. All final decisions regarding which candidates are selected for an interview are made by our human recruitment team.

About Protrans Personnel Services

Protrans Personnel Services Inc. is a full-service recruitment company specializing in supporting customers with their contingent workforce needs in transportation, warehousing and distribution, manufacturing, and administrative placements. With over 25 years of experience, Protrans is recognized for delivering flexible workforce solutions while connecting candidates with rewarding career opportunities.

Protrans Personnel Services is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on any basis including race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other protected status. We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

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