HR Generalist

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with managers across Canada to support full-cycle recruitment, including drafting and posting job advertisements, preparing employment offers, coordinating onboarding activities, and ensuring all employment documentation and compliance requirements are completed accurately.
• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for employees and leaders across multiple locations, providing practical guidance and support on day-to-day HR matters.
• Collaborate with leadership and the Board to identify people-related risks, provide recommendations, and ensure appropriate follow-up on employee relations matters.
• Lead the annual performance review process, ensuring reviews are completed on schedule and employee development goals are documented and monitored.
• Support managers with performance management, employee development planning, coaching conversations, and workplace issue resolution.
• Develop, update, and maintain HR policies, employee handbooks, procedures, and other people-related documentation.
• Assist with the design and implementation of career development programs, succession planning initiatives, and employee growth strategies.
• Coordinate training and professional development initiatives, maintaining accurate records of certifications, mandatory training, and ongoing learning requirements.
• Prepare and manage employment offers, contracts, correspondence, policy communications, and other HR-related documentation.
• Maintain accurate employee records, HR systems, and reporting tools while ensuring confidentiality, data integrity, and compliance with applicable legislation.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, HR best practices, and evolving workplace requirements across all areas of the employee lifecycle.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and contribute to fostering a positive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture.
• Continuously identify opportunities to enhance HR processes, systems, reporting tools, and the overall employee experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of progressive Human Resources experience in a generalist or HR management capacity.
• Strong experience in employee relations, performance management, and employee development.
• Experience developing or updating HR policies, employee handbooks, and HR procedures.
• Solid understanding of Canadian employment legislation.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with ADP or similar payroll systems is an asset.

What We're Looking For

• A naturally curious HR professional with experience supporting and leading organizational change initiatives.
• A personable, approachable, and relationship-driven HR professional who enjoys being visible and accessible to employees.
• Comfortable operating in a hands-on environment where HR processes continue to evolve and improve.
• Someone who can build trust at all levels of the organization while maintaining discretion and professionalism.
• A proactive individual who identifies issues, raises potential risks, and brings forward recommendations rather than simply reacting to problems.