We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic HR Generalist to join our MDPI Toronto office. This stand-alone role will be an integral part of our regional HR team, reporting directly to the HR Manager Europe & North America. This role is crucial in supporting the office's growth and ensuring smooth HR operations, including recruitment and payroll management in collaboration with our outsourced payroll partner.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Recruitment : Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, candidate sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding new employees. Work closely with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and ensure the timely hiring of qualified candidates.
• Payroll Management : Coordinate with the outsourced payroll partner to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing. Handle payroll-related queries and ensure compliance with local payroll regulations.
• Employee Relations : Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding HR policies, procedures, and benefits. Address and resolve employee concerns and issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Compliance : Ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation and advise management on necessary actions.
• Performance Management : Assist in the development and implementation of performance management processes. Support managers in conducting performance reviews and managing employee development plans.
• HR Administration : Maintain employee records, prepare HR reports, and manage HR documentation. Oversee employee benefits administration and ensure accurate record-keeping.
• Training and Development : Identify training needs and coordinate training programs to enhance employee skills and performance. Promote continuous learning and professional development within the office.
• HR Projects : Participate in regional HR projects and initiatives as required. Collaborate with the regional HR team to align local HR practices with global HR strategies.

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Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

At MDPI, we believe in fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values individual differences and prioritizes growth through continuous learning, support, and feedback. We are always seeking new initiatives to advance diversity and inclusion across all our offices to create a more equal workforce.

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Join us in an exciting, fast-pacing, multicultural environment in an international organization!

About us

A pioneer in scholarly open access publishing, MDPI has supported academic communities since 1996. Our mission is to foster open scientific exchange in all forms, across all disciplines. We operate more than 360 diverse, peer-reviewed, open access journals supported by over 35,500 academic editors. We serve scholars from around the world to ensure the latest research is openly and broadly available.

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