Human resources generalist Jobs in Etobicoke, ON

Job title : HR Generalist

Reports to :

General Counsel & Director of Corporate Services

Founded in 1983 as a family-owned and operated Canadian company, we are rapidly expanding our business across the country.

Drive Products is now uniquely positioned to provide regional and national fleets with the full range of upfitting services from Light Truck & Van to Class 8 Heavy Truck.

Drive Products will continue to seek opportunities and improve capabilities with the goal of increased value to our customers. We will continue our commitment to providing premium solutions, products, and services across Canada with the best people in the industry.

Job Purpose

The Human Resources Generalist is a member of the HR Team and will be reporting directly to the General Counsel & Director of Corporate Services.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing recruitment and documentation related to all stages of the employment life cycle. They will also be responsible for providing support on various HR projects and initiatives.

Our ideal candidate has experience with HR procedures and can juggle various tasks and projects in a timely manner, follow the defined protocols and maintain confidentiality.

This role requires the ability to work well under timelines and in a team environment.

Major Responsibilities

Ensures HR functions and queries are delivered as per appropriate standards and in a courteous manner

Provides front-line support to managers on HR matters related to recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management and terminations

Oversees onboarding to ensure that required documentation and training are completed in a timely manner

Prepares documentation related to terminations, employment changes, etc. for all employees in the system

Interacts with internal clients or employees around specific work efforts and deliverables

Oversees the maintenance of employee data, training records and personnel files

Assists HR partners and HR leads in preparing required letters and other documentation, and on special HR projects as assigned

Documents various standard operating procedures and HR processes

Oversees the administration of Company group benefits plan as per benefit eligibility

Stays well informed of Company human resources policies, procedures, and delegation of authority

Stays well informed of changes to applicable employment standards laws and other HR-related applicable legislation

Manages the execution of performance management including role definitions and accountabilities, annual performance assessments, and identifying learning and mentoring requirements and opportunities of the team

Appropriately oversees the investigation and resolution of team member issues, employment law matters, and establishes effective mechanisms to receive and act on feedback

Qualifications – Education / Knowledge

College degree / diploma with a specialization in Human Resources Management

CHRP designation

2-4 years’ experience in human resources supporting employee life cycle operations

Experience in non-union and unionized environments

Strong attention to detail

Ability to interpret and analyze data related to HR metrics

Has strong analytical, problem solving and judgement skills

Intermediate level expertise with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and quickly adapt to priorities

Confidence to ask questions and seek clarity when required

Experience with ADP Workforce Now is an asset, though not required

Skills

Good communication skills

Confident decision making

Ability to act quickly

Effective planning and organization

An eye for detail

Ability to take ownership

Benefits

Paid medical / dental and vision insurance- available upon hiring

Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

Opportunity to work from home up to two days per week

Paid personal days

Paid holidays

Vacation

Paid birthday day off

While the job description above is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position, the company reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (i.e. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, or technological developments).