Introduction

Brunel is currently seeking a Human Resources Specialist for a leading global pharmaceutical organization in St-Laurent, Quebec.

What are you going to do 

  • Support employee onboarding activities and facilitate HR orientation sessions for new hires.
  • Administer employee benefits programs and provide guidance and education regarding available offerings.
  • Respond to employee inquiries related to HR policies, benefits, programs, and general HR matters.
  • Manage Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) cases in collaboration with external benefits providers.
  • Act as the primary liaison with provincial agencies responsible for workers' compensation and workplace safety programs.
  • Partner with the HR Connect team to monitor and resolve employee cases, answer inquiries, and identify opportunities for process improvements.
  • Maintain HR Connect portal content and support the development, implementation, and communication of HR policies and procedures.
  • Manage the HR inbox and assist with employee communications and engagement initiatives.
  • Coordinate vendor relationships, including invoice processing and payment administration.
  • Support HR projects, programs, reporting activities, and continuous improvement initiatives as required.

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 3-5 years of experience in an HR Coordinator, HR Administrator, HR Specialist, or similar HR support role.
  • Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
  • Experience working with HRIS platforms, preferably Workday.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-service mindset.
  • Ability to manage confidential and sensitive employee information with discretion and professionalism.
  • Knowledge of Canadian employment legislation, labour standards, and HR best practices.
  • Experience supporting disability management, workers' compensation, or benefits administration.
  • Experience working in a large corporate or multinational environment.

What we offer 

What We Offer

Why apply through Brunel? Finding the next step in your career can be a full-time job in itself. We manage the process for you: from submitting your resume to coordinating interviews to extending offers and assisting with onboarding. We'll get you going while you get on with the job.

About Us

Brunel has a reputation for working with some of the best in the business. That's what we continually strive for. Over 45 years, we've created a global network of interesting clients and talented individuals working together through a vast array of services.

Closing: 22 October 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

Welcome to Brunel

Now great times are beginning! With Brunel you have countless opportunities to help shape technological progress. You decide how your career path goes. We support you in every phase of your career. You always have security behind you: Brunel!