HR Generalist

**About Us**:
The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) is deeply committed to safety and passionate about making Ontario a safer place to live, work, and play. Our unified team - what we proudly call ONE TSSA - works collaboratively to deliver better safety for our province.

TSSA is a not-for-profit regulator that has dedicated over 25 years of expertise and experience to the safety of Ontario. Mandated by the Government of Ontario, TSSA’s team of over 450 professionals works to enhance public safety across multiple sectors we regulate.

As an award-winning organization, TSSA firmly embeds safety in our culture and all aspects of our work. Fostering a strong safety culture has earned us the 5-Star Safety Cultures Award from _Canadian Occupational Safety_ magazine for three consecutive years (2022-2024).

As ONE TSSA we are guided by the following values in all we do:

- **Safety**: Be safety-focused at all times
- **Collaboration**: Work well with others
- **Accountability**: Take responsibility for our actions and deliver on our commitments
- **Integrity**: Conduct ourselves transparently using risk-informed evidence
- **Inclusion**: Embrace diversity through respectful leadership
- **Innovation**: Be forward-thinking, adaptable, and data-driven

Joining TSSA means becoming part of a team of experts from diverse fields, backgrounds, and cultures. It’s an opportunity to hone your skills, expand your knowledge, build a rewarding career, and realize your full potential.

**Position Summary**:
As our **HR Generalist,**you will be the main HR point of contact for employees and people leaders, the HR Generalist plays a key role in shaping the employee experience. You’ll provide expert guidance on employee relations, HR programs, and processes—ensuring consistency, fairness, and compliance with legislation, while championing best practices across the organization.

As TSSA continues its journey in being an outcome-based regulator, this role offers a unique opportunity to grow alongside the organization. You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that’s shaping the future—supported by leaders who are invested in your development. You’ll be empowered to think critically, tackle complex challenges, and make a real impact, all while being guided and supported in your journey.

**Responsibilities**:

- Act as the first point of contact for all HR-related inquiries, ranging from simple employee questions to more complex requests.
- Provide guidance on HR policies, programs, practices and collective agreements, and coach leaders on implementation.
- Maintain ongoing involvement in HR discussions, especially when policies or procedures are updated or revised.
- Ability to navigate a changing work environment by managing multiple priorities and tasks.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and support HRIS and payroll data integrity.
- Support the compensation process by guiding leaders on job descriptions, participating in evaluations, and recommending salaries.
- Administer disability cases in collaboration with external providers and internal teams, ensuring smooth return-to-work transitions, including establishing accommodation plans
- Facilitate and coordinate all aspects of new hire orientation, creating a welcoming and informative onboarding experience.

**Job Qualifications**:

- Degree or Diploma in Human Resources Management or post-graduate certification in Human Resources Management required
- Possess or working towards Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation.
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience in Human Resources, with at least 2 years supporting people leaders in delivering HR practices.
- Demonstrated experience across multiple HR functions, with exposure to collective agreements administration, grievance and arbitration process.
- Sound Understanding of HR regulations, legislation and governance as it prevails in Ontario and TSSA, managing work in compliance to the regulations and standards.
- Demonstrated consistent communication and engagement with all levels of staff to foster a positive and compliant workplace culture.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in maintaining HR records and data.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

**Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment**: