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We are looking to hire an
HR Generalist, for one of our member companies in
Toronto, ON.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The HR Generalist ensures the smooth running of the day-to-day activities of the HR department for their assigned project. They are involved in implementing HR procedures, maintaining employee records and providing support and guidance to the NGE employees seconded to the project.
Mission & Responsibilities
The successful candidate will report directly to the HR Manager of the subsidiary as well as the HR Manager on their assigned project. They will be responsible for, but are not limited to the following activities:
- Adherence to Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment guidelines:
- Complies with general workplace safety guidelines (drives responsibly, follows evacuation protocols, wears appropriate Personal Protective Equipment on construction sites, etc.).
- Demonstrates a preventive approach and shared vigilance, taking responsibility for personal safety and that of others, and promptly raises concerns.
- Adheres to activity-specific procedures and actively participates in continuous improvement initiatives.
- Complies with environmental protection guidelines, demonstrating suitable environmental behavior, and reports any issues as necessary.
- Assist with Recruitment Activities:
- Benchmarking of current market payrates for various roles.
- Prepares job descriptions with the guidance of the HR Manager.
- Advertises roles on social media i.e. LinkedIn or work closely with approved agencies to source potential candidates – phone screening, application follow-up.
- Sets up and carry out interviews with potential candidates.
- Follow up report with outcome of interviews.
- Facilitate Onboarding and Integration of Employees:
- Prepares employment offers and employment contracts for workers and non-managerial employees.
- Assembles employee onboarding documents and related administrative procedures (e.g., background checks, reference checks, etc.).
- Gathers required documentation and information for benefits programs for new employees.
- Participates in the welcoming and integration process of new employees.
- Maintain and Monitor Emplouee Files:
- Manages personnel documentation for the designated scope.
- Monitors probationary periods.
- Ensures HR procedures are implemented within the designated scope.
- Consolidates and monitors absences and potential business trips, providing advice to operational teams and transmitting information.
- Depending on the organization, may be involved in pre-payroll operations (attendance records, variable payroll elements, expense reports, etc.).
- Primary Contact for Employees, Contributes to HR Policy Implementation:
- Participates in planning employee training and assists with logistical arrangements.
- Supports the monitoring of interns, organizing regular meetings with their tutors.
- Attentive to employee health, provides information, and oversees relevant issues (disabilities, workplace adaptations, etc.).
- Accessible and attentive to employee questions, actively contributing to the quality of work-life and promptly raising concerns.
- Team Player and Compliance with Instructions:
- Adheres to company rules and work procedures, displaying team spirit and solidarity.
- Organizes and adapts activities with promptness and flexibility to deliver quality work within deadlines.
- Contributes to a positive work environment and maintains transparency under all circumstances.
- Actively contributes to personal growth and continuously updates knowledge and skills.
- Payroll Management and Time Tracking:
- Maintain the pay related data on the HRIS and relationship with payroll provider
- Centralise all timesheets and create a monthly report.
- Follow up on absences and flag where necessary.
CANDIDATES REQUIREMENTS
For this position, the ideal candidate should have the following skills, experience and knowledge:
Essential:
- Higher education in Human Resources, or related discipline
- CHRP designation, or working towards it
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Desirable:
- Experience of working in the construction and/or rail industry.
- Prior experience in a joint venture or alliance setting.
- Bilingual French and English
- Excellent written, communication, interpersonal and presentation.
- Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Good interpersonal and time management.
- Reliability and discretion: you will often learn of confidential matters.
- Communication, negotiation, and relationship building.
- Excellent organisation and problem-solving.
- Attention to detail and initiative.
- Excellent organisational skills
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
- Permanent, full time
- Hybrid
The above document outlines the general nature of the work required of people recruited for this position. This description is not an exhaustive list of the tasks and responsibilities required of this person. Please note, only qualified candidates will be contacted.