Human Resources Generalist

HR Generalist

Gee Beauty | Toronto, Ontario | Full-Time

About the Opportunity

Love working with people, making things happen and finding better ways to do things?

Gee Beauty is looking for a hands-on HR Generalist who's excited to make an impact, bring fresh ideas forward and help shape the employee experience across our Toronto and Miami teams.

This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys variety, takes initiative and thrives in an entrepreneurial environment. Working closely with leadership, you'll take ownership of day-to-day HR operations, support our people and managers, and lead projects that make a meaningful difference.

We're looking for someone who can work independently, bring ideas forward and turn them into action.

What You'll Do

HR Operations & Administration

• Manage daily HR operations, including employee records, employment agreements, employment changes and offboarding.
• Coordinate payroll administration, including tracking and reviewing employee hours, attendance, vacation, leaves and payroll changes.
• Support compensation and benefits programs, including salary reviews, pay adjustments, benefits administration and employee inquiries.
• Maintain organized, accurate and compliant HR processes, records and reporting.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Develop and implement strategies to attract and retain talent across all functional areas.
• Manage recruitment processes, including job postings, interviews, offers and onboarding.
• Partner with managers to identify hiring needs, plan workforce requirements and support seasonal recruitment.
• Maintain job descriptions and deliver a welcoming, effective onboarding experience.

Employee Relations & Performance

• Provide guidance and coaching to employees and managers on HR policies, employee concerns and workplace matters.
• Support performance management processes, including employee feedback, development and performance improvement.
• Coordinate employee leaves, workplace accommodations and return-to-work processes.
• Promote fair and consistent HR practices, support the resolution of workplace issues and escalate complex matters when appropriate.

Policies, Compliance & Health & Safety

• Maintain HR policies, employee guides and procedures to support compliance and consistency.
• Coordinate workplace health and safety activities, including documentation, training, inspections and incident reporting.
• Support compliance with applicable employment legislation across Canadian and U.S. operations, working with external advisors as needed.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve compliance, consistency and efficiency.

HR Projects & Employee Experience

• Lead HR initiatives from planning through implementation, including HR systems, employee experience and operational improvements.
• Support employee training, engagement, recognition and retention initiatives.
• Develop scalable HR practices and contribute to cross-functional business initiatives as needed.

What You Bring

• 3–5 years of HR experience in a generalist or similar role, ideally in a retail, beauty, hospitality or similar environment.
• Post-secondary education in HR, Business Administration or a related field.
• Working knowledge of Ontario employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Experience in recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management and HR administration.
• Experience supporting employees across multiple locations or jurisdictions is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and provide guidance to People Managers and Team Members.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities, maintain accurate documentation, and handle confidential information with professionalism and sound judgment.
• Comfort with HR systems, Microsoft Office and digital tools.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary that reflects your experience and expertise.
• Comprehensive benefits to support your health and well-being.
• Generous employee discounts on Gee Beauty products and services.
• Opportunities to grow professionally and take on meaningful projects.
• A collaborative, supportive team where your ideas and contributions are valued.
• A dynamic work environment where no two days are quite the same.

Why You'll Love Working at Gee Beauty

At Gee Beauty, your ideas matter, your initiative is valued and your work makes a difference.

You'll have the opportunity to work closely with leadership, take ownership of meaningful projects and help shape the employee experience in a growing beauty business.

If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, continue growing and be part of a collaborative, entrepreneurial team, we'd love to meet you!

Salary: $70,000 - $75,000 CAD annually, based on experience and qualifications.

Position Availability: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Use of Artificial Intelligence: Gee Beauty uses artificial intelligence to assist with the initial screening of applications. Candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by people, not artificial intelligence.

Accessibility & Accommodation: Gee Beauty is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available upon request to support your participation in the recruitment process.

To Apply: Send us your resume HR@geebeauty.com and a brief introduction highlighting your relevant HR experience. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.