Bilingual Human Resources Generalist

Job Title: Bilingual Human Resources Generalist

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Bilingual Human Resources Generalist to ensure HR compliance and manage employee relations across Canada. This is a remote position supporting Canadian operations primarily focused on compliance, accounting for 80% of the responsibilities, with additional duties in HR policy development and employee relations. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual with strong organizational skills, bilingual in English and French, and experienced in navigating multi-jurisdictional HR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review and update HR policies and processes to ensure compliance with Canadian federal and provincial laws.
• Provide support for employee relations and investigations.
• Develop, implement, and update HR policies and procedures (in both English and French).
• Provide guidance on regulatory compliance, employee relations, and HR best practices.
• Support and manage compliance programs including Pay Equity (Quebec, Ontario, BC), Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Federal Contractor Program, and the Francisation Program (Quebec).
• Conduct investigations, performance improvement planning, and conflict resolution.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Payroll, Legal, and US-based HR Business Partners.
• Utilize Workday for HRIS and documentation processes.
• Assist with HR support during mergers and acquisitions in Canada.

Essential Skills

• 5–7+ years of HR generalist experience, preferably in a compliance-heavy role.
• Bilingual in English and French (written and verbal) - testing required.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian labor laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Experience with HRIS systems, Workday preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in any field.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Customer-focused with a proactive problem-solving mindset.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment.
• HR certification (CPHR/ORHRI) is a plus, but not required.

Work Environment

This role operates Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm, and is fully remote. Candidates based in Vancouver are strongly preferred, but those in Quebec or Ontario are also welcome. If located in Vancouver, you may be asked to visit the office when the manager is in town, approximately 1-2 times yearly.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Vancouver, British Columbia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $ $45.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Aston Carter fournit des solutions de talent de classe mondiale à des milliers de clients à travers le monde. Spécialisés dans la comptabilité, la finance, les ressources humaines, l'acquisition de talents, la chaîne d'approvisionnement et certaines professions administratives, nous étendons les capacités des entreprises à la pointe de l'industrie. Nous nous appuyons sur notre profonde expertise en matière de recrutement et sur notre réseau expansif pour répondre aux besoins évolutifs de nos clients et de notre communauté de talents avec agilité et excellence. Avec des bureaux aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie-Pacifique et en Europe, Aston Carter est au service d'un grand nombre d'entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers d'avoir remporté le double diamant ClearlyRated Best of Staffing pour notre service aux clients et aux talents.

Aston Carter est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l'égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l'âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d'ancien combattant, d'un handicap, de l'orientation sexuelle, de l'identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

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Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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