People & Culture Coordinator

Daiya Foods is a company dedicated to creating innovative plant-based food products. The People & Culture Coordinator will play a vital role in supporting the employee lifecycle by managing HR operations and ensuring a positive experience for all employees. Responsibilities Serve as a frontline resource for everyday P&C inquiries, providing clear, timely, and helpful guidance Coordinate onboarding logistics including orientation scheduling, documentation collection, system setup, and new hire communications Support offboarding activities, ensuring compliance with internal checklists and documentation standards Maintain employee files (electronic and physical) in adherence to privacy and retention requirements Maintain HRIS records and ensure data integrity across all P&C systems (HRIS, ATS, etc.) Prepare confidential employee correspondence including letters, contracts, and policy documents Maintain the P&C Portal to ensure employee information is accurate and up to date Support generation of regular reporting (headcount, turnover, absenteeism, and other KPIs) Support employee programs like recognition, engagement, and wellness initiatives to keep the team connected and motivated Support the P&C Business Partner and P&C Advisor by managing candidate pipelines, posting job openings, and coordinating interview logistics Conduct reference checks and coordinate pre-employment requirements as needed Partner with P&C team and hiring leaders to ensure a consistent and high-quality candidate experience from day-1 Validate and submit employee changes (new hires, terminations, job changes) according to payroll cut-offs Support benefits enrolment and life-event updates, ensuring employees receive timely information Respond to routine payroll and benefits inquiries, partnering with Payroll/Finance Team as required Skills Post-secondary education in HR, Business Administration, or a related field 1–3 years of experience in HR coordination, administration, or relevant corporate support roles Strong working knowledge of HR systems (e.g., Dayforce, Workday), reporting tools, AdobeSuite, and Microsoft Office/365 environment Exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and process discipline Strong communication skills — clear, professional, and customer-centric Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment with a 'get-stuff-done' and 'figure-stuff-out' mindset Strong organizational and problem-solving skills Ability to collaborate across functions and build relationships at all levels Comfort with process improvement, learning new systems quickly, and authentically curious on how things work Professional discretion and ability to manage sensitive information Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate needs and think ahead Demonstrates high integrity with reliable follow-through on commitments and deadlines Experience in manufacturing and or Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) is a plus Benefits Competitive compensation Extended health benefits 3 weeks’ vacation Flex days Retirement savings matching program Flexible spending account Fun and creative environment On-site fitness studio Inspiring and innovative work Smart and passionate teams Making people and the planet a healthier place Company Overview 100% plant-based. Even if you're not. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is