Job Overview
The HR Generalist supports the day-to-day HR operations by managing employee data, assisting with recruitment, payroll, benefits administration, and employee relations. This role plays a key part in ensuring efficient HR processes, maintaining compliance, and fostering a positive employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Manage and maintain the HRIS system to ensure accurate employee data and reporting
- Support full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, candidate sourcing, pre-screening, interview coordination, conducting interviews, and offer letter preparation
- Submit criminal background checks, and manage recruitment timelines and candidate communications
- Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes, including building employee orientation
- Employee performance follow-up
- · Administer employee benefits enrollment and ensure timely processing
- · Booking and follow up of Drug & Alcohol Testing and Physical Ability Tests
- Provide guidance and support on employee relations matters in alignment with company policies to the employees by acting as a first point of contact and escalating issues to the HR Manager/Director
- Assist managers in preparing coaching documentation and performance-related records
- Maintain and track probationary and disciplinary records to ensure timely completion
- Manage employee attendance records and track time-off requests, job protected leaves, etc.
- Support payroll processing to ensure accurate and timely employee compensation
- Prepare Letters of Employment
- Assist with employee engagement and wellness initiatives
- Perform HR administrative duties including data collection, record keeping, reporting and maintain recruitment and termination data like exit interviews.
- Assist in managing the HR mailbox
- Carry out additional tasks and responsibilities as required
Qualifications and Skills
· Knowledge of HR processes, employment standards, and best practices
· Strong organizational and time-management skills
· Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
· Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
· Reliable and punctual.
· Must possess reliable transportation to get to/from work.
· Experience utilizing an HRIS/HR software (e.g., Dayforce, Workday, etc.).
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, etc.).
· Familiarity with HR software for managing employee data and recruitment processes.
· High degree of adaptability to prioritize tasks in a fast paced ever changing environment
Certifications/Requirements
· Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in a Human Resources role
· Bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field
· Proven experience as an HR Generalist or similar role
· Strong knowledge of HR principles, practices, and employment laws
· Proficiency in on Ceridian Dayforce
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
· Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
· Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
· Self-motivated, comfortable to work independently while maintaining a high-level f professionalism ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religious beliefs, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, or source of income.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $70,000.00-$75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Wellness program
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- Human resources: 2 years (required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
