Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources Generalist

At Regional Group, we're not your typical real estate company – we are driven by our mission of enriching communities and creating places where people thrive. We are innovators, leaders, and trailblazers with over six decades of experience shaping the real estate landscape in the National Capital Region. As a fully vertically integrated real estate company, we bring together expertise in development, construction, asset management, and property operations to deliver exceptional value and experiences. Through our homebuilding division, eQ Homes, we continue to set the standard in home innovation and sustainable living With a $5+ billion pipeline of commercial, mixed-use, and residential projects across Ontario and Quebec, and a management portfolio exceeding 2.9 million square feet of commercial space and 2,000 residential units. With this legacy as our foundation, we strive to be the real estate company of choice for our customers, partners, and communities.

At Regional Group, we believe our people are our greatest strength and foster a culture of lifelong learning, fearless innovation, and integrity. We strive to elevate the ordinary into the extraordinary—through our projects, our decisions, and our impact on the communities we serve. Passion drives everything we do, inspiring us to deliver our best work and turn challenges into opportunities.

About the Role

As an HR Generalist, you will play a key role in supporting the full spectrum of human resources functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and compliance. This position requires a strong understanding of HR policies and employment legislation, as well as excellent communication and problem-solving skills. You will act as a trusted advisor to employees and managers, ensuring a positive workplace culture and alignment with organizational goals. 

Duties & Responsibilities

Recruitment and Onboarding

• Manage the recruitment function including preparing job descriptions, advertisements, screening, preparation of key interview questions, skill tests, and testing for cultural fit. Partnering with department managers to assess needs and fit for all candidates, providing them with shortlists of qualified potential hires.
• Strategizing and collaborating with the HR and Management teams to improve the recruitment process.
• Proactively source and contact "passive" candidates.
• Coordinate new employee onboarding and orientation, ensuring a smooth transition for new hires.

Training and Development: 

• Assist with the development and implementation of talent management programs, including identifying high-potential employees and creating succession plans.
• Research various training methods, sourcing coop students, providing management with curriculum options, and determine training priorities.

Employee Relations:

• Provide advice on employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, always maintaining strict confidentiality.

Employee Engagement and Satisfaction:

• Assist in the development of strategies and initiatives to enhance employee engagement, job satisfaction, and overall employee experience within the organization.

· Conduct employee surveys and act on feedback.

Employer Branding:

• Promote the organization's employer brand, both internally and externally.

HR Compliance and Systems:

• Stay updated on relevant labor laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records.
• Manage HR information systems and databases. Act as the point of contact for Bamboo HR.

HR Administration: 

• Provide support to the Human Resources function as directed by the HRBP.

About You

You Have:

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in Human Resources.
• Post-secondary education or suitable professional training and experience as an alternative
• Excellent use of MS Office suite.
• Proficiency in Bamboo an asset or previous experience using an HRIS.
• General knowledge of Ontario employment laws and practices.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality.
  
• Have a people centric focus, pursue lifelong learning, actively share new perspectives, empower, and inspire others.
• You Elevate and set new standards in ways that surprise and delight stakeholders, redefine industry norms and set new benchmarks for success.
• You are highly passionate, and take pride in your work, overcome obstacles, and constantly seek to improve.

Why Join Us?

Join a values driven culture:

• People
  • We believe our people are our greatest strength. We encourage our people to pursue lifelong learning, share new perspectives, and empower them to challenge fearlessly in the pursuit of going a level above and doing the right thing
• Elevate
  • We strive to elevate the ordinary into the extraordinary in every action, every decision, and every community. We look for opportunities to go a level above, to elevate and evolve, encouraging innovation to consistently surprise and delight our stakeholders.
• Passion
  • Passion drives our commitment to deliver our best work for the communities we serve. With love for what we do, we naturally go a level above, see obstacles as opportunities, and let our passion fuel our ambition to be the best..
    
• We are actively pursuing portfolio growth opportunities, ensuring continuous development and advancement.
• We take pride in shaping real estate in Ottawa for over 60 years.
• Enjoy competitive pay, incentives, and tuition reimbursement to support your personal and professional growth.
• Benefit from 15 paid vacation days plus additional PTO to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
• Take advantage of our RRSP matching program and boost your financial future with confidence
  

Regional Group is an equal-opportunity employer dedicated to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace environment. We are committed to cultivating a workforce that mirrors the diversity of our community, including individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation or support during any stage of our recruitment and selection process, we will collaborate with you to address your needs.