Human Resources Generalist

2 weeks ago

Kingston, Canada City of Kingston Full time

Opening Statement
We acknowledge that the City of Kingston is situated on traditional Anishinabek (Ah
- nish-in-ah-bay), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-o-show-nee) and Huron-Wendat (huron-wen-dat) territory and is the home of many Indigenous peoples. We are grateful to reside and work on this land. Kingston is a smart, livable city in the heart of eastern Ontario. Its stable and diversified economy includes global corporations, innovative start-ups and all levels of government. Kingstonians enjoy a high quality of life with access to world-class education and research institutions, advanced healthcare facilities, affordable living and vibrant entertainment and tourism activities.

Position Summary
Reporting to the Director, Human Resources & Organization Development, the Human Resources Generalist (HR Generalist) will play a crucial role in shaping the employee experience within the City of Kingston through attracting and retaining top talent, implementing effective onboarding processes, creating comprehensive and compelling job descriptions, assisting with organization training, handling various HR administrative tasks, and participating in special HR projects. This role is an integral part of quality service delivery to the employees of the City of Kingston and customer service to all internal and external stakeholders.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

**Recruitment & Selection**:
Support continuous improvement of recruitment processes to attract a diverse talent through inclusive sourcing, posting and interview practices
Partner with secondary institutions, health care and local organizations on best practices, broad band recruitment initiatives, etc.
Ensure all new and existing hiring managers receive formal behavioral based interview training including unconscious bias training
Coordinate the full-cycle recruitment process for summer students, seasonal and part-time employees
Ensure new employees have a positive orientation process and onboarding experience, that provide introduction and overview to our policies, processes, corporate values, and concierge program
Review exit interviews ensuring feedback is captured, utilized, and reported on for future organizational development and culture initiatives

**Compensation**:
Collaborate and act as a central point of contact for all departments to create, update and modify both existing and new job descriptions for union and non-union positions
Support the City’s salary plan administration, pay equity, market data analysis and assist in the evaluation of the JE process for both union and non-union staff
Provide support in the CUPE job evaluation process
Complete compensation surveys for both union and non-union
Responsible for position management by collaborating with HR&OD colleagues in the creation and maintenance of positions and departmental re-organizations

**Labour Relations**:
Assist in labour relations in data collection, and bargaining trends
Assist departments with PeopleSoft reporting re. attendance data
Attend meetings to record minutes
Schedule various meetings as needed

**Other**:
Assist with the City 360 initiatives with a focus on attraction, retention, culture and well being, and learning & development
Provide administrative support to payroll as required
Maintain effective records management practices overseeing employee file management
Undertake research for policies, new initiatives, legislative compliance, compensation, and other Human Resources related matters as assigned
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications, Competencies
Three (3) Year diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

3 years of recent and relevant experience as an HR Generalist or similar role focusing on employee experience, recruitment, onboarding, learning and development and compensation
Skills, Abilities, Work Demands
Strong, effective customer service and interpersonal skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong and effective problem solving skills

Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize work in a demanding environment

Strong partnerships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders

Ability to establish and maintain collaborative teamwork with leaders and staff in promoting a positive work environment and employee relations

Familiarity with job evaluation methodologies and compensation structures

Knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations including the Ontario Labour Relations Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workers Safety and Insurance Act, Ontario Human Rights Code and the Employment Standards Act

Ability to conduct research, analyze data and use critical thinking skills to identify possible solutions to specific issues and/or to support continuous improvement in Human Resources processes, policies and service delivery

A valid Class “G” Ontario Driver’s Licence would be considered an asset

Required to obtain and maintain a satisf

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