Human Resource Generalist

About the position As a Human Resources Generalist at Smith + Andersen, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the employee experience by supporting employees and leaders across the organization and contributing to people programs and practices that help our teams thrive. From day-to-day HR support to broader initiatives, your work will help foster a strong workplace culture, support business operations, and contribute to the continued growth of the firm. This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization. Responsibilities • Lead full-cycle recruitment for assigned client groups, including job postings, candidate pre-screening, interview coordination, offer preparation, extension, and onboarding. • Lead the co-operative education program for assigned client groups, overseeing the full program lifecycle from recruitment through completion, building strong relationships with university and college career centres. • Support the annual compensation cycle, including merit increases, bonus administration, and short-term incentive processes. • Coordinate the annual promotion nomination cycle, including timeline management, stakeholder communication, and submission tracking. • Serve as the HR advisor for health and safety matters for assigned client groups. • Support employee relations matters, including workplace accommodations, performance improvement plans, and employment terminations. • Track immigration matters and employee work authorization, ensuring timely follow-up and compliance with applicable requirements. • Support the ongoing implementation of competency frameworks and career path initiatives. • Lead or coordinate assigned HR projects and initiatives, ensuring timely execution and alignment with departmental objectives. • Support the planning and coordination of employee engagement initiatives and events that contribute to a positive workplace culture. • Contribute to the development and maintenance of SOPs and workflows to improve process consistency and efficiency. Requirements • A bachelor’s degree in human resources management, Business Administration, or a related field. • Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation. • At least 5 years+ of progressive HR experience, preferably in a generalist role within a corporate environment. • A self-starter with strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and project management abilities. • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. • Strong analytical skills and demonstrated experience using best practices to improve HR processes. • Excellent time management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across competing priorities. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including the ability to build spreadsheets using VLOOKUPs, PivotTables, and basic macros. • Experience managing tight deadlines during fast-paced cycles. • Experience using applicant tracking systems. • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a range of stakeholders. Benefits • Competitive salary • Flexible hours and half day Fridays (all year round) • Comprehensive Group Health Benefits Program, including a Health Spending Account • Group Retirement Savings Plan (Employer and Employee Contributions) • Employee Share Ownership Program (ESOP) • Purchase Time off Program • Transit Subsidy Program • Wide variety of community and social events

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