Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources Generalist

Hourly Rate: $31.69 - $39.62 (Commensurate with Experience)

Permanent Full Time

Start Date – As soon as possible

We are seeking a Human Resources Generalist who will play a key role in supporting our leadership and staff across a range of strategic and operational HR functions. This position focuses on occupational health, leave management, labour relations, recruitment, performance management, policy development, and return-to-work planning. The successful candidate will also act as a primary liaison with external partners and contribute to broader organizational initiatives that promote a healthy, safe, and engaged workforce.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR & Decision Support

• Provide guidance on performance management, employee relations, and attendance support.
• Interpret and apply collective agreements and internal policies.
• Participate in compensation reviews, wellness initiatives, and HR projects.
• Lead or support internal investigations and make recommendations based on findings.
• Support organizational quality improvement planning and reporting.

Occupational Health & Leave Management

• Oversee case management for occupational and non-occupational leaves.
• Liaise with WSIB and other third parties to coordinate return-to-work and modified work plans.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and internal protocols.

Labour Relations & Collective Agreements

• Participate in labour-management meetings, grievance handling, and contract negotiations.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with union representatives.

Policy & Process Development

• Contribute to the creation and updating of HR policies and workflows.
• Assist with strategic HR planning and continuous improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources Management or a related field
• CHRP or CHRL designation (or actively working toward it)
• 2–3 years of HR experience in a unionized healthcare environment
• Proven knowledge of labour relations, disability management, HR analytics, and collective agreement administration
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills