Human Resources Generalist

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for delivering a broad range of Human Resources services to support the organization’s strategic and operational goals. This role plays a key part in fostering a high-performance culture through recruitment, talent acquisition, employee engagement, policy administration, and HR compliance. The HR Generalist acts as a trusted advisor to employees and management, providing guidance and support across all areas of the employee lifecycle, with a strong focus on attracting, sourcing, and hiring top talent.
- Lead and manage full-cycle recruitment for a variety of roles, including unionized and non-unionized positions.
- Conduct resume screening, phone interviews, and coordinate panel interviews with internal stakeholders.
- Manage the offer and onboarding process, including offer letter preparation, reference and background checks, and pre-employment documentation.
- Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs through direct sourcing, networking, and strategic outreach.
- Track and report recruitment metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, source of hire) and recommend process improvements based on data insights.
- Represent the organization at job fairs, networking events, and external recruitment initiatives.
- Assist with employee relations matters, documenting concerns and escalating to appropriate HR leadership when necessary.
- Ensure accurate and up-to-date employee information in the HRIS, maintaining compliance with internal standards and privacy regulations.
- Process employment changes such as new hires, transfers, promotions, leaves of absence, and terminations in a timely and accurate manner.
- Prepare and manage HR documentation including employment letters, job change notifications, probationary review reminders, and termination packages.
- Support benefits and leave administration by tracking eligibility, providing guidance to employees, and liaising with providers when needed.
- Assist in the coordination and administration of HR programs such as performance reviews, engagement surveys, training initiatives, and recognition programs.
- Contribute to internal communications that enhance employee understanding of HR policies, programs, and initiatives.
- Participate in the development, review, and communication of HR policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and alignment with organizational values.
- Contribute to HR projects and strategic initiatives related to employee experience, organizational effectiveness, and workforce planning.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on initiatives such as diversity and inclusion, succession planning, and HR systems upgrades.
- Support the documentation, communication, and implementation of new or improved HR processes and tools
- Post-secondary education in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field. CHRP designation (or working toward it) is preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in human resources with a strong focus on recruitment and talent acquisition. Experience in a unionized environment is an asset.
- Solid understanding of Ontario employment legislation, human rights codes, and recruitment best practices.
- Proficiency with HRIS and ATS systems; MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) proficiency required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; capable of building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- Exceptional time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability, with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Must be willing to travel to Whitby office