HR Generalist

1 day ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) Full-time

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:

The HR Generalist will play a key role in the success of the organization by supporting HR wellness and disability management program (non-occupational – STD/LTD and occupational- WSIB), as well as projects related to learning and development, benefits and other HR Programs.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Using a proactive case management approach, responds to complex and time sensitive occupational and non-occupational illness and injury inquiries and provides disability management advice to management and support to employees.
  • Ensures that Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) claims follow the established process
  • Provides guidance and advise to supervisors and managers across the organization relating to disability management
  • Leads WSIB claim management for occupational injury or illness and partners with Specialist, Health & Safety to support workplace incident management as it relates to WSIB
  • Manages and tracks WSIB claims with a focus on early and safe return to work processes, accommodation, modified work
  • Manages all early and safe return to work plans with assistance from impacted management team
  • Manages medical accommodation requests and process
  • Supports the HR team with organizational wide health and wellness learning and development projects and initiatives from planning through to implementation.
  • Reviews and monitors benefits utilization, including TRCA Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and make recommendations for better utilization and to improve the employee experience
  • Provides additional support to HR team members with project tasks, as required

What will you need to succeed:

Education (degree/diploma/certifications/licenses)

  • Post-secondary diploma or degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Health Sciences or another related field.
  • Valid Ontario Class G2 driver's license

Experience

  • 3+ years of experience in HR related to the major responsibilities of this role
  • Experience managing disability management and supporting return to work protocols

Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies

  • Ability to communicate effectively with tact and courtesy
  • Able to self-manage workload and prioritize tasks independently
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate project status for various audiences
  • Effective problem-solving skills and leadership skills, including staff coaching and managing performance and working collaboratively with other divisions
  • Proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams, WebEx, and SharePoint, coupled with knowledge of Learning Management Systems and authoring software
  • Knowledge of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act