Posted: June 24, 2026
Senior Administrative Assistant at Intertek, Montréal, Québec is listed at Intertek in Montreal-Est, QC. The Beaver Board aggregates this opening from the employer's career page — apply using the button below to reach the official application. Browse more jobs at Intertek.
This Senior Administrative Assistant position at Intertek in Montréal, Québec, focuses on supporting HR and payroll functions. The role involves collecting new hire documentation, assisting with onboarding and offboarding, and providing front-line support to current and potential employees. Key requirements include an undergraduate degree and two years of administrative assistant experience.
Intertek is actively seeking a dedicated Senior Administrative Assistant to join its team in Montréal, Québec. This pivotal administrative role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop a versatile career within HR and Payroll, directly contributing to the smooth operation of the company's human resources functions. The successful candidate will be instrumental in supporting various HR processes, including the collection and meticulous filing of new hire documentation, as well as assisting with critical onboarding and offboarding procedures. This position also entails providing essential front-line HR and Payroll support for both current and potential employees, ensuring their inquiries are addressed efficiently and accurately.
Furthermore, the Senior Administrative Assistant will play a key part in the recruitment and selection process, helping the team attract top talent. Responsibilities extend to processing background checks, informing managers of their status, and diligently following up with employees who possess work permits to ensure their continued validity. This role requires a proactive approach to responding to basic employee and manager inquiries regarding payroll and HR procedures, with the ability to escalate complex issues as needed. The administrative duties also encompass assisting with benefits administration, tracking leave, and managing related employee documentation. Preparing various reports, including ad-hoc requests, completing data entry in respective systems, and collaborating with Accounts Payable to ensure timely payments are also core functions. The successful individual will also assist employees in accessing company platforms and oversee the Service Award process, alongside other assigned administrative tasks and projects.
To excel in this Senior Administrative Assistant position, candidates should possess an undergraduate degree and at least two years of proven experience working as an administrative assistant. A critical requirement for this role is demonstrated experience in maintaining confidential records and handling sensitive information with the utmost discretion. Excellent customer service skills are paramount, enabling the individual to work effectively with both internal and external stakeholders while managing constant interruptions and tight deadlines. The ability to build and maintain positive, collaborative working relationships is essential, as is being an effective team player within the dynamic Intertek environment.
The ideal candidate will also demonstrate a strong ability to prioritize duties and projects, multi-task efficiently, and work independently in a fast-paced setting with continuous demands. Attention to detail and exceptional communication skills are vital for success. Bilingualism in English and French is strongly preferred, as the incumbent will frequently interact with internal and external clients and employees across Québec and beyond. Intertek values its people and seeks individuals who are passionate, precise, and committed to exceeding expectations. This role is crucial for supporting the well-being and operational efficiency of all Intertek employees, contributing to a positive work environment.
Joining Intertek means becoming part of a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, a company renowned for its proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations. Intertek is committed to fostering a culture where motivated, customer-oriented employees can flourish, experience professional fulfillment, and reach their highest potential. The organisation prides itself on its spirit of innovation and the passion of its people, striving to make the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all. A career with Intertek offers rewarding opportunities to help companies around the world develop products that are used safely by millions of people every day.
Intertek is a trusted advisor to many of the world's leading brands, companies, and governments, having earned a reputation for accuracy, reliability, integrity, and technical competence. Working at Intertek means collaborating within a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life. The company offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with company match, generous vacation/sick time, and tuition reimbursement, among other perks. Intertek employees are eligible for a variety of benefits designed to support their overall well-being and professional growth.
