HR & Administrative Assistant (3 months temporary)
About the role
How I contribute:
The HR & Administrative Assistant (English & Spanish speaking) (3 months temporary) supports the Director of Human Resources by maintaining accurate employee records and assisting with day-to-day HR & administrative tasks. This role focuses on data entry, document organization, and providing basic support to ensure smooth HR and office operations. The position also assists Spanish-speaking employees with simple communication and administrative needs. The role will report directly to the Director of Human Resources with a dotted line to the HR Manager.
My goals are to**:**
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Ensure employee data and records are accurate and up to date
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Provide timely administrative, communication and data entry support to the HR team
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Maintain organized and accessible documentation
I am responsible for:
- Entering and updating employee information into HR systems and spreadsheets
- Filing, organizing, and maintaining employee records (digital and paper)
- Assisting with basic onboarding documentation and paperwork
- Preparing simple letters, forms, and standard documents as needed
- Supporting scheduling of meetings, interviews, and appointments
- Assisting with tracking attendance and basic timekeeping records
- Maintaining office and employee supplies and records (e.g., forms, basic supplies)
- Providing basic HR support to Spanish-speaking and non-spanish speaking employees for forms, technology, communication and other ongoing HR tasks
- Basic training of workers and updating of training modules, documents and SOPs
- Assisting with coordination of employee arrivals, departures, and simple logistics
- Supporting general administrative tasks for the HR team as required
I'll know I'm winning when I:
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Employee records are accurate and up to date
-
Data entry tasks are completed on time with minimal errors
-
Documents are well-organized and easy to access
-
Administrative requests are handled promptly
Tasks:
- Input and verify employee data for accuracy
- Scan, file, and organize documents
- Prepare and update spreadsheets and trackers
- Assist with onboarding paperwork collection
- Respond to basic employee inquiries or direct them to the appropriate contact
- Help schedule meetings and maintain calendars
- Support document preparation and formatting
- Perform other administrative duties as assigned
Experience & Qualifications:
- 0–1 year of experience in an administrative or data entry role (preferred)
- Education: Diploma or degree in a related field.
- Comfortable working with data and performing repetitive tasks with accuracy
- Strong computer competency including experience with HR Systems, Google Workspace, MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Language Skills: Fluency in English and Spanish (spoken and written) is required to effectively communicate with foreign workers and coordinate immigration-related processes.
- Driver’s License: Valid provincial driver’s license with access to a vehicle required (the role requires driving between sites and for support activities).
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Good organizational and time management skills
- Basic communication skills
- Ability to follow instructions and complete routine tasks
- Team-oriented with a positive attitude
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About Van Belle Nursery Inc.
We love growing great plants for our amazing partners across North America, and we have fun doing it! We're proud propagators and finished growers of the best new and improved flowering shrubs, perennials, trees, evergreens, and annuals from top brands such as Bloomin' Easy®, Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, Star® Roses and Plants, and PatioPassion®. Our 100 acres of growing sites and facilities are located in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada.
At Van Belle Nursery, we believe in and commit to five core values: Best Effort, Always Positive, Respect People, Find A Better Way, and Do It Well. These unify us as a team and fuel our strive to deliver the Best Plants, Best Service and Best Shipping Experience to our fine partners each and every day.
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HR & Administrative Assistant (3 months temporary)
About the role
How I contribute:
The HR & Administrative Assistant (English & Spanish speaking) (3 months temporary) supports the Director of Human Resources by maintaining accurate employee records and assisting with day-to-day HR & administrative tasks. This role focuses on data entry, document organization, and providing basic support to ensure smooth HR and office operations. The position also assists Spanish-speaking employees with simple communication and administrative needs. The role will report directly to the Director of Human Resources with a dotted line to the HR Manager.
My goals are to**:**
-
Ensure employee data and records are accurate and up to date
-
Provide timely administrative, communication and data entry support to the HR team
-
Maintain organized and accessible documentation
I am responsible for:
- Entering and updating employee information into HR systems and spreadsheets
- Filing, organizing, and maintaining employee records (digital and paper)
- Assisting with basic onboarding documentation and paperwork
- Preparing simple letters, forms, and standard documents as needed
- Supporting scheduling of meetings, interviews, and appointments
- Assisting with tracking attendance and basic timekeeping records
- Maintaining office and employee supplies and records (e.g., forms, basic supplies)
- Providing basic HR support to Spanish-speaking and non-spanish speaking employees for forms, technology, communication and other ongoing HR tasks
- Basic training of workers and updating of training modules, documents and SOPs
- Assisting with coordination of employee arrivals, departures, and simple logistics
- Supporting general administrative tasks for the HR team as required
I'll know I'm winning when I:
-
Employee records are accurate and up to date
-
Data entry tasks are completed on time with minimal errors
-
Documents are well-organized and easy to access
-
Administrative requests are handled promptly
Tasks:
- Input and verify employee data for accuracy
- Scan, file, and organize documents
- Prepare and update spreadsheets and trackers
- Assist with onboarding paperwork collection
- Respond to basic employee inquiries or direct them to the appropriate contact
- Help schedule meetings and maintain calendars
- Support document preparation and formatting
- Perform other administrative duties as assigned
Experience & Qualifications:
- 0–1 year of experience in an administrative or data entry role (preferred)
- Education: Diploma or degree in a related field.
- Comfortable working with data and performing repetitive tasks with accuracy
- Strong computer competency including experience with HR Systems, Google Workspace, MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Language Skills: Fluency in English and Spanish (spoken and written) is required to effectively communicate with foreign workers and coordinate immigration-related processes.
- Driver’s License: Valid provincial driver’s license with access to a vehicle required (the role requires driving between sites and for support activities).
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Good organizational and time management skills
- Basic communication skills
- Ability to follow instructions and complete routine tasks
- Team-oriented with a positive attitude
Not the right fit? Search for HR & Administrative Assistant jobs in Abbotsford, BC
About Van Belle Nursery Inc.
We love growing great plants for our amazing partners across North America, and we have fun doing it! We're proud propagators and finished growers of the best new and improved flowering shrubs, perennials, trees, evergreens, and annuals from top brands such as Bloomin' Easy®, Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, Star® Roses and Plants, and PatioPassion®. Our 100 acres of growing sites and facilities are located in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada.
At Van Belle Nursery, we believe in and commit to five core values: Best Effort, Always Positive, Respect People, Find A Better Way, and Do It Well. These unify us as a team and fuel our strive to deliver the Best Plants, Best Service and Best Shipping Experience to our fine partners each and every day.