Job Title: HR Generalist
Location: Ontario, Canada (Hybrid – 2 Days Work From Home)
Job Type: Full-Time / Contract (12-18 Months)
Hours: 40 hours per week
Compensation: Starting from $68,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications
Reports To: Director, Human Resources

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a dynamic and collaborative HR Generalist to join our team on an 18-month contract basis. This is a pivotal role designed to support our employees and frontline supervisors in a variety of HR functions, with a strong focus on employee relations, workplace investigations, training and development, implementation of HR programs and full-cycle recruitment. This position encompasses a wide range of core human resources functions. These duties support both strategic and day-to-day operations within an organization, and must comply with Ontario’s employment laws, human rights legislation, and, where applicable, collective agreements in unionized environments. The ideal candidate will thrive in a unionized environment, demonstrate strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and maintain the highest standards of professionalism and discretion.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field is required.
• CHRP designation in good standing is required.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive HR experience, including work in a unionized environment.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario employment legislation, human rights, and health & safety regulations.
• Proven experience handling employee relations and investigations with sensitivity and discretion.
• Skilled in recruitment, training development, and policy and collective agreement interpretation and implementation.
• Payroll experience is an asset; must be able to serve as a backup for payroll as needed.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS platforms (e.g. Dayforce, ADP, Workday, etc.).
  Join us as we strive to create a positive workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion while fostering professional growth for all employees!
  Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
  Contract length: 18 months
  Pay: From $68,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in North York, ON M6A 1J

• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to employees and supervisors on HR policies, employee relations issues, and performance management.
• Conduct or support workplace investigations, accommodations in compliance with applicable legislation and collective agreements.
• Coordinate employee incident reporting processes and ensure the WSIB reporting requirement, if applicable, within the WSIB deadline.
• Monitor/track employee leaves and assist with modified work plans and return-to-work processes.
• Coordinate and facilitate training and professional development programs aligned with organizational needs.
• Lead and manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, and onboarding/off-boarding.
• Foster strong, collaborative relationships with frontline supervisors to ensure effective HR service delivery.
• Participate in employee engagement initiatives, surveys, and recognition programs.
• Support the implementation and compliance of HR initiatives and organizational policies.
• Maintain accurate and confidential HR records and documentation.
• Update an organizational chart and generate HR reports as needed.
• Act as backup for payroll processing and administration as needed.
• Participate in special HR projects and organizational development initiatives as assigned.
• Other duties to perform as assigned.