HR Generalist

**about this opportunity** Based out of our Mississauga corporate head office and under the direction and leadership of the Manager, Human Resources, we are currently seeking an ambitious, master multi-tasker with an upbeat attitude to join our diverse and inclusive team of high achievers in the capacity of Human Resources Generalist. As a seasoned HR Generalist, you will work alongside a small but mighty team of autonomous HR professionals who partner with our restaurant leadership team to ensure the engagement and retention of our high-performance workforce. We love to share our knowledge and experience with highly motivated individuals looking to curate their HR skills in a fast-paced, challenging work environment where you will provide coaching, support and guidance to our workforce on matters related to and not limited to: - Employee Wellness, Health and Safety and Engagement - Early and Safe Return to Work Program Administration - Performance Management, Development and Conflict Resolution - Workplace Investigations - Policy creation, training and compliance - Group Benefit Plan Program Administration **what you will do** - Act as a primary resource and liaison to address matters related to employment at the restaurant. - Ensure HR Audits are executed on a timely basis, and results are communicated and acted upon. - Prepare policies, procedures and training materials designed for restaurant leadership to ensure legal compliance and best practices for all phases of the employment relationship - Prepare written employee correspondence and provide coaching to leadership in best practices related to employee communications. - Conduct legally defensible workplace Investigations to address internal conflicts or, in response to, but not limited to, Service Canada Inquiries and Ministry of Labour investigations. - Facilitate and liaise with third party vendors to administer the Early and Safe Return to Work program - Support the administration of the Group Benefit Plan Program across the organization - Ensure restaurant leadership has the tools, resources and support to execute employment-related matters in a timely, professional and legally compliant manner. - Timely and accurate reporting/dashboard of Human Resources Activity for the purposes of trend analysis and forecasting future resources allocation. - Monitor legal and internal process compliance and proactively identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency to meet corporate objectives **what you need to perform in this job** - An undergraduate degree in a related field and/or post-graduate certifications in HR; CHRP designation required or near completion; CHRL designation is preferred. - A minimum of 3 years corporate head office experience managing a headcount of 1000+ employees across multiple sites. Preference will be given to QSR and/or retail industry experience in the provinces of Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba and Alberta. - Demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience in talent management (coaching, counselling, feedback, conflict resolution, investigations, discipline, termination), occupational health and safety compliance, disability and absence management and third-party risk mitigation and legal claims management. - Technologically adept at navigating a wide array of online platforms, including UKG Pro (formerly known as UltiPro by Ultimate Software). - Intermediate to advanced proficiency using Microsoft Office Applications (Excel for dashboard and tracking activities including the use of pivot tables, VLOOKUP, validation tables; Word - adept using mail merge/switches; PowerPoint for training/communication etc.). - Excellent analytical skills and good research abilities - Personal qualities of integrity, reliability and credibility to contribute effectively to a small team. - The ability to demonstrate resourcefulness, attention to detail and comfort, offering solutions and clarity where there is ambiguity. - A desire to be proactive and create a positive experience for others at all levels of the organization from entry to executive level. - Strong planning and organizational skills to juggle competing priorities and deadlines. - A results-oriented mindset to consistently deliver under mínimal supervision and multiple interruptions. - Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills for policy and report writing, company communications, report analysis, government correspondence, etc. - The ability to maintain employee privacy, confidentiality and discretion in all activities related to employee experience and management. **benefits** - Flexible Post-Pandemic "Work from Home" Opportunities (up to two days per week) - Competitive Salary + Bonus - Comprehensive Employer Paid Group Benefits Program including Life, AD&D, LTD, Critical Illness, Health, Dental, Vision, Saving Plans and EAP. - Regular Team Building Employee Events - Free coffee, beverages and periodic meals on us (when we're back in the office). - "B