HR Generalist

Job Summary:

Looking for a service-oriented HR Generalist who is interested in a full cycle hands on HR position. This role interacts with all levels within the businesses and is primarily responsible for planning, organizing, executing, and managing HR activities across multiple Business Units.

HR is responsible for overseeing employee lifecycle management, including but not limited to, talent acquisition, talent management, employee relations as well as ensuring the employment policies are aligned to local legislation and parent company policies.

This is a great opportunity that requires lots of interaction with employees and people leaders in a decentralized HR environment. The ideal candidate will have international experience, specifically Canada, and supporting multiple business units and levels of leadership.

Job Description:

Primary Duties

• Plan, organize, manage and execute the human resources function for a specific group of independent business units.
• Oversee employee lifecycle management, including recruitment, onboarding, exit interviews, annual compensation, benefits and bonus processes,  etc.
• Support hiring managers in determining staffing requirements, actively participate and oversee the recruitment and new hire onboarding process.
• Oversee the talent review calibrations, annual performance review, engagement surveys and goal setting process for staff and ensure 100% completion for all employees.
• Administer progressive disciplinary action in accordance with established procedures.
• Ensure employees comply with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
• Deliver and/or develop employee training, ensuring that all applicable compliance requirements are met.
• Provide leadership and coaching to managers and employees on key workplace matters such as performance management, difficult conversations, employee relations, and employee development.
• Manage and process business activities within the HRIS for a specific group of independent business units.
• Partner with Portfolio HR Director on other HR projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What we need:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of work experience in a high-volume human resources specialist or generalist position, SAAS (software as a service) environment preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to meet strategic objectives for HR and the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to actively manage HR core processes such as talent management, succession planning, employee engagement and employee relations.
• Ability to build relationships and support all levels of leadership.
• Superior organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Ability to make sound business decisions and data and evidence-based recommendations to management.
• Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills as well as presentation skills.
• Ability to interpret and implement employment related legislation.
• Experience with an HRIS system, preferably Workday.
• Computer literacy, including effective working skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.

What we would love to see

• Relevant academic degree or diploma in business administration, human resources management, or equitable job experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian and other international labor laws.
• Experience in other global jurisdictions preferred.
• Certification in human resources management by a governing body preferred.
• Proficiency in French, written and verbal, desirable.

Work Conditions - Remote

• Working in a highly independent, remote environment with frequent interruptions.
• Seated at a desk / workstation for extended periods of time with multiple computer screens.
• May require flexible working hours, including nights and weekends, to accommodate global time zones.
• Attending and conducting virtual meetings and/or presentations on camera.
• Manual dexterity is required to use computers and peripherals.

Core Competencies *

• Planning and Organizing
• Analytical thinking, decision making and  & problem solving
• Relationship Building
• Communication
• Accountability
• Teamwork
• Critical Thinking
• Leadership

Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings Available:    

1