Senior HR Generalist

Job Description

Job DescriptionAs an experienced human resources professional, you know better than anyone the incredible impact that a knowledgeable, confident, and motivated HR leader can make on a business. You have a deep appreciation for how with the right systems, practices, and people in place, you can take a company from good to great. Now, you’re ready to sink your teeth into a role in an organization where you can truly make a difference. You’re dedicated to continuous improvement and know you can add value to a growing team. If this sounds like you, then we want to meet you. Who are we? Founded over 25 years ago, and based in Vaughan, Avron is a leading supplier for a wide range of educational and multi-sensory resources for all ages and abilities. We specialize in permanent and mobile solutions to promote learning, cognitive and physical development, offering over 10,000 products to meet our customers’ needs. We’ve experienced great success across Canada as we continue to grow and expand our offerings. We’re currently in search of a Sr. HR Generalist to join our team and help us navigate the exciting challenges of being a mature, but growing business. That’s where you come in. About the Position As our new Sr. HR Generalist, your primary goal is to oversee the day to day operations of human resources for our company, with a focus on supporting our Vaughan head office and warehouse. You’ll provide strategic support to the full range of human resources functions, including (but not limited to): recruitment, training/development, employee relations, compensation, and organizational development. You’ll serve as a trusted consultant to both staff and management, providing expert level advice relating to human resources best practices, employment standards, and legislation. Our management team will count on your experience and knowledge to guide us to make the best decisions for our business. You’re perfect for this role because, like us, you’re never satisfied by the status quo. There are ample opportunities to develop our HR practices, and increase sophistication in the ways we work. Some key projects you’ll work on include revamping our recruitment processes, increasing employee satisfaction & retention, and examining our compensation program. Our dedication to continuous improvement exists alongside our dedication to building a positive culture. Our team is highly motivated to create a place where our employees can truly enjoy coming to work. We want your help to achieve that. Working With Avron This is a full-time permanent position working in Vaughan. Our location is highly accessible, and easy to get to via public transit. You’ll work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, during standard business hours. There is some flexibility with daily start and end times, depending on your needs. We’re offering a competitive salary commensurate with experience, as well as benefits, an RRSP program, and 3 weeks’ vacation to start. We’re a lean organization, with an experienced, approachable, and supportive management team. We are passionate, driven, and dedicated to the success of our employees and customers alike. Qualifications * 3+ years’ experience in a human resources generalist role, with experience supporting and/or managing multiple human resources areas * Experience in human resources, in a small to medium sized organization * CHRP or CHRL completed or actively in progress * Strong knowledge of provincial and federal employment standards and legislation, and HR best practices * Excellent computer literacy with intermediate to advanced experience with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook * Experience performing basic research and data analysis related to human resources * Experience in working in a logistics/distribution environment would be an asset, but is not required * Post-secondary diploma or degree in human resources, business, organization development or a related field or equivalent How to Apply Our online application will give you the option to apply to this role as a complete person – not just a resume. The application will assess your qualifications, personality traits and workplace preferences, and should take 10 to 15 minutes to complete. After submitting, you'll receive an email inviting you to log in and view your assessment results. We strive to build a team that reflects the diversity of the community we work in and encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with disabilities. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us using the “Help” button. We will review applications, with priority given to those who have completed the assessment and look forward to hearing from you.