Human Resources Generalist

**Job Title**:
HR Generalist

**Reports to**:
Directorship

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
The HR Generalist is responsible for managing and overseeing a wide range of HR-related functions, ensuring that the company’s HR operations run smoothly and effectively. This role involves overseeing recruitment, payroll, employee relations, performance management, benefits administration, compliance, and training while providing guidance and support to management and staff.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Payroll Management**:

- Oversee the payroll process and processing to ensure accuracy, on-time, and compliance with legal requirements.
- Review and authorize payroll, ensuring proper deductions, tax filings, and regulatory compliance.
- Manage payroll queries and provide resolution to payroll-related concerns.

**Benefits Administration**:

- Manage the administration of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs.
- Ensure timely and accurate communication of benefits changes and enrollment periods to employees.

**WCB Claims Management**:

- Administer and manage Workers' Compensation claims, including timely submission of required documentation and follow-up with employees and WCB representatives.
- Ensure compliance with WCB regulations and coordinate with departments to support injured employees’ return-to-work plans.
- Monitor the status of active claims and provide updates to management as necessary.

**Recruitment and Onboarding**:

- Ensure a smooth and efficient onboarding process for new hires, including orientation, documentation, introductions to company policies, and others.

**Employee Relations**:

- Manage employee relations issues and provide guidance on conflict resolution, performance issues, and disciplinary actions.
- Act as a liaison between employees and management, fostering a positive work environment.
- Ensure adherence to company policies and address violations when necessary.

**Performance Management**:

- Oversee the performance appraisal process, ensuring consistency and fairness in employee evaluations.
- Support managers in addressing performance issues and developing employee improvement plans.

**Compliance and Policy Oversight**:

- Ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations, including payroll and labor legislation.
- Review, update, and enforce HR policies and procedures to maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Conduct regular audits to ensure the accuracy and integrity of personnel and payroll records.

**Training and Development**:

- Manage the development and implementation of employee training and development programs to support company objectives.
- Work with department heads to identify training needs and coordinate professional development opportunities.

**HR Systems and Reporting**:

- Oversee the HRIS and payroll systems to ensure data accuracy and functionality.
- Analyze HR and payroll metrics, prepare reports, and provide insights to senior management for strategic decision-making.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Payroll Processing experience.
- 5+ years of experience in HR, with a focus on managing HR operations and overseeing payroll
- Strong knowledge of employment laws, payroll processing, and HR best practices.
- Experience with HRIS and payroll systems, as well as proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

**Skills and Competencies**:

- Proven ability to manage and oversee multiple HR functions, including payroll and employee relations.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with a high attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and lead HR initiatives.
- Strong ethical standards and ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.

**Job Type**: Permanent

Pay: Up to $65,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Are you located in Edmonton, AB or surrounding area?

If so, are you willing to travel to the office location which currently located at 94 st and 51 ave?

**Experience**:

- HR Generalist: 5 years (required)
- Payroll: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person