Senior Human Resources Generalist

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.
Job Summary
We are looking for a Senior Human Resources Generalist for our Human Resources department, the role is hybrid working from our Senneville location. With opportunities to work from home a few days a week.
The following are the key responsibilities related:
-Functioning as a senior level Human Resources professional and key contributor in both day-to-day and forward-looking projects and initiatives.
-Reviews and helps research, draft, review and manage sound human resource policies, practices and procedures that may be complex while ensuring they are clear, effective, and compliant and consistent with related legislation and organizational requirements.
-Responsible for performing detailed analysis of HR programs to enhance and optimize program performance and sustainability.
-Provides detailed analysis on Benefits (Health and Savings),and other pertinent benefit programs and investigates, actions and solutions escalated benefit issues.
-Participate in and deliver communications and information sessions to enhance employee awareness of benefits and scheduling ongoing learning sessions as needed.
-Oversee disability management for non-occupational injuries/illness including short and long term disability claims
-Deliver meaningful metrics, trends, key insights, and detailed analysis in all areas of HR Operations to help seek opportunities to drive innovation and process improvement.
Key Elements
We are looking for the following minimum qualifications:
-Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Administration, or related field.
-5+ years’ experience in Total rewards, including benefits, compensation, and payroll.
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
-Experience using an HRIS (Success Factors) including time and attendance 
-Dynamic and collaborative critical thinker with experience leading HR projects
-Experience working in a fast-paced environment, following processes and actioning requests in an accurate, timely and customer-centric manner with an bility to prioritize and meet deadlines 
-Ability to show insight and good judgment and provide sound solutions and decisions.
-Bilingualism (French/ English) is required with advanced verbal and written communication skills 
-High degree of accuracy, organizational skills and attention to detail 
-Ability to maintain confidentiality and to demonstrate integrity 
-Self-starter who works well with all levels of the organization 
-Positive attitude and willingness to work across a broad spectrum of HR functions 
-Ability to effectively plan and execute assignments independently or as part of a team
Why Charles River?
-3 weeks’ vacation & 10 Personal days. 
-Annual bonus based on performance.
-Competitive health and dental benefits starting from day one! We pay up to 85% of premiums.
-Access to a savings and retirement program including an employer contribution of minimum 3%. 
-Access to various health professionals through our telemedicine app for you and your family members.
-Positive Company Values & Culture.
-Excellent welcome program for new employees as well as in-house advancement and career development opportunities.
 
If you are interested in contributing to the well-being of our communities, not only across the country but around the world, please join us, THIS IS YOUR MOMENT!  
About Safety Assessment
Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market.  Each year approximately 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.
About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.
With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.
At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, a member of our Human Resources team by sending an ssage to crrecruitment_UScrl. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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