Bilingual Human Resources Specialist

Putting people first, every day

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

We are looking for a Contract Bilingual Human Resources Specialist to join our HR Operations team for a 12 month period, which can be based out of any of our locations across Canada and own the following responsibilities:

• Support and represent the HR Operations Team with administrative and operational requirements across Canada; prepare presentations on HR Operations-related initiatives and updates to HR team in tandem with responding to ad hoc inquiries
• Act as the main resource for all Workday HRIS data, data changes and maintenance. Ensure data integrity of information entered in HRIS
• Offboarding tasks including processing terminations and collating employee data for Payroll
• Review employee lifecycle letters for accuracy and provide coaching to HR Coordinators (offers, contracts, extensions, termination, confirmation of employment, etc.) on best practices
• Support employees in preparing for Leave of Absence (Maternity Leaves, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability etc.) and processing in Workday
• Administer and prepare promissory notes, coordinating with HR Advisors and Payroll
• Ad hoc HR Operational project work as required
• Other duties and projects as assigned

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspect of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration
• You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; client’s describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality work
• You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
• You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains and attracts talent
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
• You grow your expertise through learning and professional development

Your experience and education

• Bilingualism (French and English), Written and Spoken
  • Due to frequent communications and interactions by email and phone with English-speaking clients in Quebec and outside of Quebec, proficiency in spoken and written English is required for this position.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a fast-paced HR environment with a strong understanding of employment legislation, HRIS (Workday and a ticket management system), and core HR functions such as benefits and leave administration
• If you have completed your post-secondary Diploma or Degree/Certificate in Human Resources, it will be considered an asset
• You are pursuing or have completed CHRP designation
• You have strong PC skills including Excel
• Skilled in maintaining positive relationships, cross functional communication, and the ability to independently problem solve
• You are able to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment
• Maintain exceptional levels of accuracy and are detail-oriented

Why BDO?

Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2025. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.

Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:

• We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.

• We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.

• We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.

Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.

Total rewards that matter: We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide flexible benefits from day one, and a market leading personal time off policy. We are committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Everyone counts: We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership by our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.

Flexibility: All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.

Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It’s about creating work experiences that meet everyone’s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.

Code of Conduct: Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.

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