HR Generalist

The HR Generalist reports to the HR Director and will participate in various HR projects and initiatives to support the company’s objectives.

**This is a maternity leave replacement and we offer an 18 months contract with group benefits**

**Responsibilities**:

- Manage the weekly and bi-weekly payroll for unionized and non-unionized employees.
- Manage the administration of benefits, claims and time-off requests.
- Deliver full recruitment services for assigned positions including need analysis, writing job descriptions, job postings, screening, interviewing, and onboarding new employees.
- Conduct background checks and pre-employment verifications.
- Provide support, answer employees’ questions and provide guidance according to HR best practices, company policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Responsible for maintaining employees’ files updated with complete documentation (hard and soft copies).
- Coordinate and organize training sessions when required.
- Propose ideas to improve employees’ retention and engagement.
- Rise HR-related problems and concerns to the HR Director in a promptly manner.
- Promote the company’s vision, mission and values.
- Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, employment law and payroll.
- Provide continuous support and work closely with the HR Director in various HR initiatives, day-to-day HR operations, ad-hoc & year-end reports, implementation of new HR programs, coordinating meetings, corporate activities, and other related tasks, as required.

**Education and Experience**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
- Minimum of two (2) years of human resources experience.
- Experience managing payroll for unionized and non-unionized employees is essential.
- Experience with ADP Workforce Now or another Payroll Management System would be considered as an asset.
- A Canadian Payroll Certification would be considered as an asset.
- Good knowledge of general employment laws and payroll regulations.
- Previous experience in the recruitment process.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

**Skills and Abilities**:

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French and English.
- Strong teamwork skills, collaborative spirit, attention to detail and accuracy of information.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Positive attitude and solution oriented.

**What we offer**:

- Compensation based on experience.
- Comprehensive group insurance including life insurance, drugs, dental, medical, and long-term disability.
- Hybrid work policy (4 days on-site and 1 remote day at your choice).
- 35 hours of work per week.
- 5 sick/personal paid days per year.
- On-site parking.
- A talented team with a strong collaborative spirit.
- An industry leader with more that 70 years in the market.

**About the Holiday Group**:

- **Luggage Industry Leader and Canadian Distributor of Luggages, Suitcases and Bags**_

Holiday Group manufactures quality luggage, suitcases, computer bags, handbags, back packs, sport bags and totes under several brand names such as **Travelpro, Bench, SwissGear, Roots, David Jones and Simon Chang.**

We provide high-quality, affordably-priced soft and hard shell suitcases for seasoned business travelers, as well as occasional vacationers. Our full range of trendy back packs are made sturdy for everyday use, with looks and features that suit every type of consumer, from students to business executives.

Holiday Group also produces fashion handbags in all shapes, sizes, colours, styles and materials to satisfy all tastes and ages. Our products are available at major retailers and specialized boutiques in Montréal, Toronto, and Vancouver — in fact across Canada.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 18 months

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Montréal, QC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Remote Work Policy: Please note that our policy is to work 4 days a week on-site and 1 day remote at your choice. Is it suitable for you?

**Experience**:

- payroll processing: 1 year (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Montréal, QC