Human Resources Generalist Jr.

Adecco is currently recruiting for a Human Resources Generalist for a full-time permanent role with our private client based in Nepean, ON. Ideal candidate must be able to work on-site.

Candidate must be available in the new year.

The Human Resources Generalist will have the following responsibilities:

• Support the HR Business Partner with investigations and working through to resolutions
• Provide a dedicated and effective HR advisory service to employees and leaders that covers absence and health issues, conduct and capability, disputes, and all other employee-relations matters
• Maintain compliance records and follow up on leave of absences
• Advise the operations team on HR practices and policy interpretation
• Assist the Operations team with disciplinary matters and corrective action
• Assist the HR Business Partner with all internal and external HR-related matters
• Recommend and develop employee relations practices to foster a strong employee experience
• Maintains an in-depth knowledge of current legislation relating to employment law, WSIB, Labour Relations Act, Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Code to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable employment laws and requirements
• Administer any employee requests for verification letters
• Assists with internal employee changes, drafting applicable paperwork and obtaining appropriate approval from leadership
• Assist the HR Business Partner with facilitating pay increases
• Draft disciplinary letters based on inputs received by HR Business Partner and the H&S team.
• Assists in the communication and interpretation of updated legislative requirements related to the Global Policy and Procedures
• Supports Operations with the annual review of Divisional Specific Policies and Procedures.
• Create and deliver customized reports to support the HR Business Partner and Operational Leaders in the decision-making process
• Re-engineer processes to improve efficiency and compliance.
• Complete various special projects as requested by the HR Business Partner

The Human Resources Generalist must meet the following mandatory requirements:

• Post-secondary education or degree in Human Resources or equivalent work experience
• A CHRP certification is preferred
• Clean Criminal Record Search
• Strong professional presence, and possess strong planning and organization skills
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization with consultative, partnering, facilitating, and influencing/negotiating skills
• Experience with conflict resolution, disciplinary processes, and workplace investigations.
• Commitment to strong integrity with ability to maintain confidentiality and ability to manage sensitive information
• Experience working in a unionized environment would be an asset
• Highly motivated and a self-starter with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Completely proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other common applications
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now and HR databases are an asset
• Knowledge of current legislations relating to employment standards to the capacity of providing counsel including but not exclusive of: Occupational Health & Safety Act, Workers' Compensation Act, Labour Relations Act, Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Code, etc
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Adaptable working in a fast-paced environment and have the ability to handle multiple assignments at the same time
• Able to work independently with minimal direction
• Possess enhanced organizational and time management skills
• Very strong Microsoft Office Experience (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Available to work on-site in the Ottawa office as this is not a remote position

If you are interested in applying to our Human Resources Generalist position, please submit your resume as soon as possible