Bilingual HR Generalist

Bunzl Canada; Burlington; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bunzl Canada is seeking an HR Generalist to act as a strategic partner across Canadian segments, advising on employee relations, talent management, compliance and organizational development. The role requires a Bachelor’s in HR or related field, 5+ years’ progressive HR experience, and fluency in English and French.

The position includes responsibilities from employee relations and leaves to talent management, compliance, and organizational development, with a focus on multi-site coordination

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
• HR certification (e.g., CHRP, CPHR) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for employee inquiries, concerns, and issues.
• Manage and resolve employee relations matters, including conflict resolution and disciplinary actions.
• Conduct investigations and provide recommendations on employee grievances and complaints.
• Manage disability cases with our external consultants and Insurance provider.
• Collaborate with management to identify staffing needs and support recruitment strategies.
• Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a positive employee experience.
• Support performance management processes, including reviews, goal setting, and development plans.
• Partner with HR Ops to ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.
• Support initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness, including engagement and development programs.
• Participate in HR projects and provide guidance on best practices and trends.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Discretion

Communication

Bilingual – English/French

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field

HR certification (e.g., CHRP, CPHR) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HRIS systems

Job description

The HR Generalist, will serve as a strategic partner to multiple segments within the Canadian business, providing expert advice and support on a wide range of day-to-day operational functions, including employee relations, talent management, compliance, and organizational development. This incumbent will possess an understanding of HR best practices, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage complex HR issues.

Salary: $80,000 CAD per year- Salary commensurate with experience

Responsibilities

Employee Relations and Employee Leaves

• Act as the first point of contact for employee inquiries, concerns, and issues within their segments.
• Manage and resolve employee relations matters, including conflict resolution and disciplinary actions.
• Conduct investigations and provide recommendations on employee grievances and complaints.
• Manage disability cases with our external consultants and Insurance provider

Talent Management

• Collaborate with management to identify staffing needs and partner with the Talent Acquisition team to support effective recruitment strategies.
• Oversee the onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a positive employee experience.
• Collaborate with management on high potential employee development plans
• Support performance management processes, including performance reviews, goal setting, and development plans.

Compliance

• Partner with HR Ops to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Organizational Development

• Support initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness, including employee engagement and development programs.
• Collaborate with management to implement change management strategies and foster a positive workplace culture.

HR Projects

• Participate in various HR projects and initiatives, such as Manager development resources, diversity and inclusion programs, HR program continuous improvement.
• Provide expertise and guidance on HR best practices and emerging trends.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field. HR certification (e.g., CHRP, CPHR) preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience, including experience in a generalist HR role working in a multi-site and multi-provincial organization
• Skills: Strong knowledge of HR principles, Canadian employment laws, and best practices. Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Language Requirement: Fluently bilingual both written and oral – English/French
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and HRIS systems.
• Other Requirements: Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Bunzl Canada Inc. (bunzlcanada.ca) provides the food and retail packaging, cleaning and hygiene products and equipment, safety and industrial supplies which keep over 58,000 Canadian businesses running optimally, every day. We bring our customers the advantage of global sourcing, product innovation and national scale combined with responsive local service and deep category expertise. Bunzl Canada is a certified Great Place to Work. We are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and positive working environment for all employees so that they experience a strong sense of belonging, while developing individually and professionally. Bunzl Canada is an operating company of Bunzl plc (BNZL.L), a FTSE100 company listed on the London Stock Exchange. With 27,000 employees in over 30 countries, our global presence spans the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the UK and Ireland. At Bunzl, you’ll find Unlimited Potential… Your Career - - Our Future!

Bunzl Canada has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is our established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.