Job Summary
The HR & Finance Generalist is a key cross-functional role responsible for supporting the organization’s human resources and financial operations, with a primary focus on accounts receivable.
The successful candidate will manage a broad range of HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding and offboarding, payroll processing, benefits administration, employee records, and HR compliance. This role will also oversee day-to-day accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, cash application, account reconciliation, follow-up on outstanding balances, and support for month-end and year-end closing activities.
This position is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who is comfortable balancing multiple priorities and working collaboratively across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Human Resources & Talent Acquisition
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Full-Cycle Recruitment: Partner with department leaders to develop job descriptions, post job opportunities, screen and interview candidates, and manage the recruitment process from start to finish.
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Onboarding & Offboarding: Coordinate employment offers and agreements, conduct background checks, and manage the onboarding and offboarding process to ensure a positive and consistent employee experience.
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HR Administration: Maintain accurate, secure, and confidential employee records and personnel files.
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HR Compliance: Support the development, implementation, and ongoing review of HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable employment and labour legislation.
Payroll, Benefits & Compliance
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Payroll Processing: Administer end-to-end Canadian payroll, ensuring accurate tracking of employee hours, appropriate deductions and tax withholdings, and timely remittances.
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Benefits Administration: Administer the organization's group benefits plans, health spending accounts, and retirement savings plans, serving as a primary point of contact for employees and benefit providers.
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Year-End Compliance: Coordinate year-end payroll activities, including the preparation and issuance of T4 slips and other required payroll documentation, while ensuring compliance with applicable employment standards and payroll requirements.
Accounts Receivable & Finance
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Accounts Receivable: Manage day-to-day accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, cash application, customer account maintenance, monitoring outstanding balances, following up on overdue accounts, and assisting with audit requirements.
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Bank Reconciliations: Perform regular bank and general ledger reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and ensure accurate and timely resolution.
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Financial Reporting & Closing: Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including account reconciliations and the preparation of supporting financial documentation.
Required Qualifications
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Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
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Experience: A minimum of five years of progressive experience in a combined HR and finance role, with significant experience in accounts receivable and payroll administration.
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Technical Skills: Strong proficiency with HRIS and payroll systems, such as ADP, Ceridian, or Humi, as well as cloud-based accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, or Accounting Seed.
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Experience with Salesforce is considered an asset.
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Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll practices and applicable employment legislation.
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Excellent organizational, time-management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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High level of accuracy, discretion, and ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
Assets & Preferred Qualifications
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Language: Strong written and verbal English communication skills are required. Bilingualism is considered an asset.
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Industry Experience: Experience in the insurance and/or healthcare industry is considered a strong asset.
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Professional Designations: CHRP or CHRL designation and/or Canadian payroll certification are considered strong assets.
