HR GENERALIST
This is a 1-year contract role with the potential to convert into a permanent position based on performance and business needs.
WHO WE ARE
I&A Professional Corporation is a boutique CPA firm specializing in clients across the construction, real estate, development, logistics, and transportation sectors. For over 30 years, we've been trusted business advisors, building long-term professional relationships with our clients and colleagues alike. At I&A, you're not just a number — we value each team member and provide opportunities to learn, grow, and advance.
We continue to build a thriving organization and are looking for driven and passionate individuals to join us on this journey.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive salary and full extended health and dental benefits
- Annual performance bonus
- Client referral commissions
- Professional development support and in-house training
- Complimentary daily lunches prepared by our in-house chef
- Monthly team events and celebrations
- Modern office in Vaughan
- The opportunity to design and build HR programs that directly shape our firm's culture
WHAT YOU'LL DO
As our HR Generalist, you'll be the primary HR lead for the firm — and you won't be stepping into a fully built HR department. You'll be helping build it.
- Own the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment through offboarding
- Lead full-cycle recruitment: posting roles, screening candidates, coordinating interviews with partners, and attending school job fairs
- Build and continuously improve I&A's HR infrastructure — policies, procedures, templates, and employee documentation
- Draft and maintain company policies, employee handbook content, and HR forms
- Support compliance with the Employment Standards Act (ESA), Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA), Ontario Human Rights Code, WSIB requirements, and other Ontario employment legislation
- Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations, ensuring staff feel supported and heard
- Administer payroll changes, benefits enrollments, and HRIS records accurately and confidentially
- Advise managers and partners on HR policy, employee relations, and performance management
- Design and lead employee morale and engagement initiatives — recognition programs, team-building events, and staff surveys
- Lead training and development initiatives that support staff career growth
- Maintain personnel files, employment agreements, and organizational records
- Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate HR processes as the firm grows
- Support health, safety, and wellness initiatives that contribute to employee well-being
WHAT YOU BRING
- Diploma or degree in Human Resources or a related field
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in an HR Generalist, HR Operations, People Operations, or Coordinator capacity; experience in professional services is an asset
- Strong working knowledge of Ontario employment legislation (ESA, OHSA, Human Rights Code) and WSIB requirements
- Demonstrated experience building or improving HR policies, processes, and documentation from the ground up
- Excellent interpersonal, written communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and professionalism
- Ability to balance longer-term HR projects with hands-on day-to-day administration
- Comfortable working directly with partners and senior leadership, with a proactive, detail-oriented approach
- Bonus: experience with an HRIS platform (e.g. Powerpay/Dayforce), CHRP designation (or working toward one), experience creating employee engagement or wellness programs, and valid driver’s license
WHY JOIN US
At I&A, you won't be stepping into a fully built HR department — you'll be shaping one. This is a role for someone who wants to build systems and structure, not just maintain them, while also being the trusted, human first point of contact for our team. If you're organized, proactive, and excited to grow HR at a firm that's growing right alongside you, we'd love to hear from you.
I&A welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Applicant Screening Notice
At I&A, we leverage artificial intelligence (AI) technology to enhance our recruitment process. These tools assist with tasks such as resume screening, drafting preliminary job descriptions, generating initial interview questions, and occasionally sourcing prospective candidates. However, AI is never used to make final hiring decisions; our use of AI serves to support repetitive and administrative tasks in order to streamline our hiring and recruitment workflows. We are committed to the responsible use of AI in our hiring practices, prioritizing both an improved candidate experience and operational efficiency. Our standardized hiring practices remain focused on reducing biases, with all key hiring decisions solely made by our team. We continuously review and refine our hiring practices to align with industry best practices and evolving legal guidelines.
Base Compensation
$60,000–$80,000. Placement within the range is determined through the interview process and is based on a candidate's knowledge, skills, and qualifications for the role.
Number of Openings
1 — This position is to fill a current vacancy.
Benefits
Health Benefits, Financial Benefits and Other Benefits, including extended health care, dental care, life insurance, paid sick days, vacation entitlement and a performance-based bonus.
Work Location
21 Roysun Road, Suite 17, Woodbridge, Ontario L4L 8R3 (in-person work).
Start Date
As soon as possible.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to [email protected], telling us about a time you helped strengthen employee morale or built an HR process from the ground up.
Let's work — and have fun — together.
Pay: $60,000.00-$80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Application question(s):
- In 3-5 sentences tell me about a time you helped strengthen employee morale or built an HR process from the ground up.
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- HR Generalist : 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- CHRP (preferred)
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
