Human Resources Generalist

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Plan, develop, implement and evaluate human resources policies and programs
• Advise managers and employees on the interpretation of human resources policies, benefit programs and collective agreements
• Establish and implement policies and procedures
• Train, direct and motivate staff
• Assign, co-ordinate and review projects and programs
• Oversee the classification and rating of occupations
• Plan, develop and implement recruitment strategies
• Research and prepare occupational classifications, job descriptions and salary scales
• Manage contracts
• Co-ordinate employee performance and appraisal programs
• Manage training and development strategies
• Oversee the analysis of employee data and information
• Research employee benefits and health and safety practices and recommend changes
• Advise senior management
• Respond to employee questions and complaints
• Hire, train and supervise staff
• Liaise with management, union officials and HR consultants
• Organize staff consultation and grievance procedures
• Oversee payroll administration
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations
• Recruit and hire staff
• Manage knowledge
• Coaching
• Conduct performance reviews
• Propose improvements to methods, systems and procedures
• Evaluate work environments, programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic scheduler
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• Electronic mail

Area of specialization

• Human resources

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large workload
• Large caseload

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Values and ethics
• Ability to multitask
• Accountability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance