Human Resources Generalist

Position Scope

As our business continues to expand, our HR team is growing to support increasing workforce needs and evolving operational requirements. We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Human Resources Generalist to strengthen our HR operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Recruitment, Onboarding & Offboarding

• Manage the full recruitment cycle, including job postings, candidate sourcing, resume screening, interview coordination, candidate assessments and hiring recommendations.
• Work closely with hiring managers to understand staffing requirements and support timely hiring decisions.
• Coordinate onboarding activities to ensure a smooth and positive new-hire experience.
• Manage employee offboarding, including exit interviews, documentation and reporting, and follow up on relevant action items.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and provide regular updates on hiring progress and workforce needs.

2. Payroll Administration

• Collaborate with the Payroll Team to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Collect, verify and maintain payroll-related information, including employee changes, time and attendance records, leave balances and other payroll inputs.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, compensation and benefits, and assist in resolving discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate payroll documentation and support payroll reporting and related administrative tasks.

3. HR Administration & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, personnel files, HR documentation and HRIS data.
• Monitor changes in applicable federal and provincial employment legislation and support compliance with relevant requirements.
• Assist in developing, reviewing and implementing HR policies, procedures and processes to promote consistency and operational efficiency.
• Prepare HR reports and documentation to support workforce planning, management decisions and HR operations.
• Support employee movements and other HR administrative processes.

4. Employee Relations & Engagement

• Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries and concerns, providing guidance on HR policies, procedures and workplace matters.
• Support the resolution of employee relations issues and investigations by gathering relevant information, documenting concerns and escalating matters to HR management when necessary, while maintaining confidentiality.
• Promote positive employee relations by supporting the consistent application of HR policies and fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace.
• Coordinate employee engagement initiatives and corporate events, including long-service awards, team-building activities and employee social events.
• Support HR initiatives aimed at improving employee satisfaction, engagement and retention.

Qualifications & Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a generalist or HR operations role.
• CHRP designation is preferred but not required.
• Working knowledge of applicable federal and provincial employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Experience with payroll administration and HRIS systems (ADP, UKG) is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• A proactive, collaborative and service-oriented approach, with the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.