Human Resources Generalist

Position: Human Resources Generalist
Position Type: Full-time, Temporary (12-month contract)
Reports to: Human Resources Business Partner
Location: Canada, Remote

The Company:
Postmedia is a Canadian newsmedia company representing more than 110 brands across multiple print, online and mobile platforms. Award-winning journalists and innovative product development teams bring engaging content to millions of people every week whenever and wherever they want it.

This exceptional content, reach and scope offers advertisers and marketers compelling solutions to effectively reach target audiences. We are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team.

The Opportunity:

You will collaborate with leaders, managers and colleagues to provide consistent employee relations, policy and program support to create an environment where individuals can thrive and teams can collaborate and deliver high performance. You will work with HR Business Partners and leadership across the organization to successfully execute on aligned local, regional and national human resources programs and initiatives within the assigned regions.

You are an ambitious self-starter who takes initiative, loves solving complex challenges and thrives in a fast-paced environment where you can work autonomously and thrive harmoniously in a team..

What you’ll do:

• Engage with colleagues, managers and leaders as the first point of contact on resolving people related queries and program related questions
• Understand all Human Resources related policies, programs, and their intersection with provincial and federal legislation, corporate policy and collective agreements to provide guidance and advice on interpretation and implementation
• Utilize Postmedia’s Human Resources Information System: Dayforce in support of all aspects of managing the employee life cycle (talent acquisition, onboarding, leave management, talent management), reporting and analytics.
• Educate and advise management on various HR technical, process and compliance aspects
• Facilitate the disability claims management, accommodation and return to work processes (Medical leaves, STD, LTD, Workplace injuries) with employees, managers, and union leaders.
• Ensure and champion employee safety by supporting and managing Health and Safety program participation and compliance
• Contribute to continuous process improvement, automation to increase departmental efficiency
• Assist with employee documentation; maintain information integrity and execute proper record keeping practices in HRIS and the filing system
• Collaborate with the HR team on strategic projects and act as backup to HR Administration team where required.
• Other duties as required

Who you are:

• Degree or diploma in Human Resources or a related field or commensurate experience
• 3 - 4 years’ demonstrated experience in Human Resources with exposure to talent acquisition, talent and/or disability management, labour relations and/or HR operations in a national organization.
• Demonstrated experience navigating HRIS systems, Dayforce HCM experience is an asset
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Able to present information to colleagues and leadership professionally.
• Highly organized and self-motivated with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information in a professional and ethical manner
• Strong computer proficiency, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Must be authorized to legally work in Canada
• Bilingualism in English/French would be an asset

Compensation:

Employment offers presented to the selected candidate are based on a combination of qualifications, experience, responsibilities of the role and the candidate's location. 

Base Salary: $60,000 - $75,000

We thank in advance all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. Only candidates legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered. No phone calls or agencies please.

Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all areas of the hiring process. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please make your needs known in advance. Accommodation requests will be provided on an individual basis.

Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to employment equity and an inclusive barrier-free selection process and work environment. Postmedia Network Inc. encourages applications from women, indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.