JOB SUMMARY
This role is a temporary 18 - Month contract to cover Maternity Leave. This is a full time position with a minimum of three days expected to be worked on site.
The role will commence in February/March 2027
The purpose of the HR Generalist role is to ensure the HR department’s operations in Canada runs smoothly and effectively to deliver maximum value to the organization and a first-class service to its employees.
This role requires a broad knowledge of HR functions:
- from hiring to onboarding,
- organizing training
- implementing HR policy
- employee compensation and evaluation.
- a strong track record in Employee Relations.
- ideally experience using Bamboo HRIS and Payworks
Reporting to the HR Director who works in the UK requires the ideal candidate to be self driven and experienced.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Activities
- Organize and maintain personnel records, enter new data, and update previous employee data in internal HR system.
- Leading HR related meetings and recording key points and actions.
- Review and update of company documents and policies as required.
- Prepare various HR documents, including new hire guides, employment contracts, compensation lists, and more.
- Proactive recruitment and being accountable for CV screening, interviewing, and onboarding of new recruits.
- Act as first point of contact for any manager’s queries about people or HR-related issues and help them resolve them internally if possible and escalate where appropriate to the HR Director.
- Create regular presentations and HR reports on HR metrics, such as turnover rates, retention rates, use of HR systems by staff e.g., reporting on the status of performance management deadlines for all employees etc.
- Keep payroll informed of any changes and updates to ensure the team is paid accurately.
- Proactively support the management and delivery of HR projects and initiatives.
- Design, develop and implement the HR strategy for the Canadian business in partnership with the HR Director and COO
- Manage and run the HR software of the organization, and make sure it is updated, and employees understand how to use it (e.g., employee sickness, holiday records and objectives).
- Lead in managing and administrating the HR budget for the site.
- Support the social committee as needed
- Oversee the onboarding/training programs via the online training platform (Talent LMS).
- Involvement with internal committees as required (i.e., Animal Care Committee, Health and Safety Committee etc.)
- Organization of company events.
- Training of staff on various procedures/policies
- Other duties as assigned
INTERACTION
This position requires interaction with all department as well as coordination of resources between departments.
COMMUNICATION
Communications are with all departments and employees within the organization as well as communication with external companies. Collaboration, execution, and reporting of the quality assurance program. Verbal communication is required to request and receive instructions for work, to report on activities, results, problems, and to participate in planning and scheduling of work and equipment use. Written communication is required for accurate and detailed recording of procedures, for reporting results and for completing documentation. Reading and comprehension of written procedures and manuals is essential.
Qualifications
- Degree/Diploma in Human Resources with at least 3 years of direct experience and CHRL/CHRP qualified is ideal.
- EXPERIENCE
- Experience as an HR Generalist or equivalent for at least 3 years
- Experience with labour laws
- Experience managing a team
- Experience managing projects
- Proven organizational skills and attention to details
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Understanding of general human resources policies and procedures
- Good knowledge of employment/labour laws
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize work activity and ensure deadlines are met
- Aptitude in problem-solving
- Strong team player with a result driven approach
- Outstanding knowledge of MS Office; HRIS systems
- Knowledge of occupational health and safety practices
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism
Disclaimer
As part of our recruitment process, we may use digital or artificial intelligence–enabled tools to assist with tasks such as résumé screening, skills matching, or scheduling. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All employment decisions are made by people.
We are committed to fair, inclusive, and bias‑aware hiring practices and comply with Ontario legislation. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.
