Human Resources Assistant (6-Month Contract)

About this role

This is a 6-month contract position, with an anticipated start date of October 5. Preference will be given to candidates who reside in Edmonton, AB.

Riva is seeking an HR Assistant to support a people-focused HR team and help create a positive employee experience across recruitment, onboarding, engagement, and day-to-day HR operations. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, approachable, detail-oriented, and excited to contribute to a workplace where people feel welcomed, supported, and connected.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the HR Assistant will play an important role in supporting employees and helping HR programs run smoothly. You will be involved in full-cycle recruitment, pre-boarding and onboarding, employee communications, documentation, engagement initiatives, and general HR coordination.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in creating a great experience for others, and can balance accuracy with warmth and professionalism. You will work closely with hiring managers, employees, internal teams, and external partners to keep people processes organized, timely, and easy to navigate.

More specifically, your responsibilities will include:

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for assigned roles, including intake, job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, candidate communication, offer support, and handoff to onboarding.

• Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and help create a thoughtful, timely, and positive recruitment experience.

• Support pre-boarding and onboarding so new employees…