Human Resources Generalist

This position is responsible for providing Human Resources (HR) generalist services in the functional areas of Employee Relations, Recruitment and Selection, Training and Development, Performance Management, Compensation and Benefits and Employee Communications. This position is also responsible for the communication and consistent application of company policy and procedures, developing practices and programs that align with business strategy and objectives, and providing leadership and consultation to the Management Team on all matters related to effective HR management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides leadership and consultation to Management in the areas of employee relations, performance management, salary and performance review, corrective action and documentation, recruitment and selection, coaching and development, and policy/legislation awareness.
• Ensures the maintenance of a positive employee relations climate through the development of policies and programs to improve employee satisfaction; the implementation of activities to assess climate/culture; the promotion of inclusive communication practices; and the resolution of employee issues through the effective use of open door, and investigation and counselling techniques.
• Advises on legislative changes and/or trends in HR; ensures on-going legal compliance with all relevant provincial employment legislation and HR policy; and ensures consistent and fair policy and practice application.
• Manages the recruitment, orientation and training planning processes within the established budget to ensure the appropriate level and quality of resources are in place.
• Ensures selection, transfer, and promotion processes are in place; develops cost-effective recruitment strategies; counsel Managers on selection and total compensation issues; identifying significant issues/trends and recommending changes as needed.
• Ensure biweekly payroll validation, business metric reporting and support
• Develops, sources and delivers training programs and provides advice and resources on training/education/career development options. Conducts training needs analysis where appropriate and ensure the tracking of all training/developmental activities
• Ensures effective and efficient administration in the areas of employee records and HRIS; claims management; compensation, benefits and pensions and other employment programs.

EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of experience with payroll and Time & Attendance cloud-based technology (UKG/ Kronos, Ceridian Dayforce WFM, Synerion Enterprise Suite, etc.)
• Experience with large Time & Attendance populations with complex pay policies
• Experience in WFM application setup and configuration, import/export payroll files, integration with HR and BI systems, resolving and identifying payroll and integration issues
• Ability to direct team members and operate with little direction, effectively and professionally under pressure Experience in data extraction and report generation with advanced MS Excel skills
• Expert in setting up new pay rules, accrual, and PTO policies
• Expert knowledge in configuring, building, and troubleshooting Time & Attendance systems
• In-depth knowledge of time clock configurations and setup

EDUCATION

• Post secondary education in Human Resources
• Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) or working towards