Human Resources Generalist

**About Edge** Edge Imaging is the leading Canadian school Photography Company. Edge is made up of over 400 employees with countless years of digital capture and school photography experience. Our state-of-the-art photo lab and customer care centre are located in Burlington, Ontario. Servicing over 2,300 schools across Canada. Edge Imaging is committed to prompt, efficient, friendly service and quick turnaround times. We proudly remain 100% Canadian owned and operated. As a result of our growing business, we are looking for a talented, dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team. **The role** The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for the front-line implementation of human resources programs including recruitment and retention, employee relations, staff development, performance management and occupational health & safety for all Ontario based locations. **What you will focus on** - Communicate Human Resources policies, procedures, laws, standards and regulations to the team; - Administer and educate employees on all company programs; - Ensure effective exit interviews and provide management with analysis and recommendations; - Provide resolutions to employee relation issues (e.g. employee complaints and harassment allegations); - Perform interviews, screens, and recruit for entry level, professional and technical job openings; - Recommend, develop and maintain human resource databases, computer software systems, and manual filing systems; - Develop and provide recommendations for policies and processes; - Keep up-to-date on applicable HR legislation and make recommendations for enhancements to employee handbooks, and compliance reporting to government agencies and internal audits; - Benefit administration; - Manage the onboarding and off boarding of employees - Other duties as assigned **What we’re looking for** - Completion of a College diploma or University degree specializing in Business or Human Resource Management and possessing the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP); - 4-6 years of Human Resources Generalist experience with a focus in the areas of employee relations, recruitment and selection, health and safety, program management, benefit administration and legislative issues; - Strong general knowledge of Human Resources practices and principles with excellent judgment and consulting skills related to regulations, laws and policies: ESA, OH&SA; - Knowledge on organizational change, culture transformation processes and change management and interpretation of company policies and procedures; - Strong computer literacy - MS Office products - Outlook, Word, Excel as well as ability and comfortable with the use of web-based social media recruiting tools - LinkedIn. - Ability to manage and complete tasks with attention to detail with changing priorities; - Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization; - Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times; - Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills; - Ability to maintain confidentiality; - Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with mínimal supervision; - Experience with HRIS, strong preference for Bamboo - As part of the employment criteria, individuals need to meet company criminal check requirements - Must be legally authorized to work in Canada **What’s in it for you?** - Paid personal days - Casual dress code - Fun and work hard play hard environment **Physical requirements & work environment** - Office environment - Ability to sit for extensive periods of time - Work location: Burlington, ON - Some travel may be required