HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

Guelph, Ontario | Part-Time contract to start (Possible FT Permanent)
About Us Guelph Independent Living is a community-based healthcare organization dedicated to supporting seniors and adults with physical disabilities to live independently. We are proud of our 50-year history of providing inclusive, people-centered care.
The Opportunity We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Human Resources Generalist to join our team. This role is hands-on and plays a vital part in supporting employees, managers, and day-to-day operations. The HR Generalist will focus on union employee relations, grievance handling, WSIB claims, payroll, and recruitment while ensuring compliance with collective agreements and employment legislation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of HR experience with a focus on labour relations and grievance handling.
• Experience in a unionized healthcare, community services, or related environment strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Ontario employment legislation, WSIB, and collective agreements.
• Proficiency in payroll systems, HRIS, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• CHRP designation (or in progress) considered an asset.

• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, including workplace issues, grievances, and progressive discipline.
• Investigate and track grievances, support arbitration preparation, and collaborate with union representatives.
• Administer WSIB claims, Return-to-Work programs, and support HealthSafety initiatives.
• Oversee payroll and benefits administration with accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, and orientation for assigned roles.
• Maintain accurate HR and labour relations records and ensure compliance with policies and legislation.
• Support HR programs and initiatives that strengthen workplace culture and employee engagement.