Position Summary
The HR Generalist serves as a key partner to management and employees, responsible for delivering a broad range of human resources functions across the employee lifecycle. This role supports recruitment, employee relations, compliance, compensation, and HR policy implementation while ensuring alignment with Ontario and Alberta labour laws and organizational objectives.
Key Responsibilities
1. Recruitment & Talent Management
- Lead full-cycle recruitment: job postings, candidate sourcing, interviews, and selection
- Coordinate onboarding and orientation for new hires
- Support workforce planning and talent development initiatives
2. Employee Relations
- Act as the primary point of contact for employee concerns and HR inquiries
- Mediate workplace conflicts and support disciplinary processes
3. Compensation & Benefits
- Administer compensation programs, salary reviews, and benefits plans
- Support payroll coordination and ensure accurate employee records
- Ensure competitive and compliant total rewards programs
- Hourly payroll function, including annual reconciliations
- 4. HR Policies & Compliance
Ensure compliance with:
- o Employment Standards Act (ESA)
- o Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA)
- o Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
- o Maintain all Alberta legislative requirements
- Develop, update, and enforce company HR policies and procedures
- Maintain HR documentation and ensure audit readiness
5. Performance Management & Training
- Coordinate performance appraisal processes
- Identify training needs and facilitate learning programs
- Support leadership development and succession planning
- Promote CREED
6. HR Operations & Systems
- Maintain HRIS and employee records
- Track HR metrics (turnover, hiring, absenteeism) and report trends
- Support HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives
7. Health, Safety & Labour Relations (as applicable)
- Support workplace health & safety programs and compliance
- Manage WSIB claims and return-to-work programs
Qualifications
Education
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- CHRP or CHRL designation
Experience
- 2–4 years of progressive HR experience (generalist or similar role)
- Experience in multi-function HR (recruitment, employee relations, compliance)
Knowledge
- Strong understanding of Ontario employment legislation (ESA, OHSA, AODA)
- Familiarity with HR best practices and HRIS systems
Core Competencies
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Problem-solving and conflict resolution ability
- High level of discretion and confidentiality
- Organizational and multitasking capability
- Business acumen and ability to partner with leadership
- Strong independent skills
Pay: $50,000.00-$70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Experience:
- Human resources: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
