Bilingual HR Generalist

Recruiting In Motion - Eastern Ontario; Gatineau; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

4 weeks vacation

Job summary

Recruiting In Motion - Eastern Ontario is seeking a bilingual HR Generalist for an onsite role in Gatineau, QC. You will oversee HR operations, administer benefits, manage onboarding, and support volunteer programs within a mission-driven nonprofit.

You will also assist with employee development, performance management, health and safety, and HR communications across teams, ensuring compliance with labour standards and Ontario pay-transparency guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bilingual HR Generalist with at least two years of generalist experience.
• Solid academic foundation in human resources or industrial relations.
• Strong French communication; English proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily HR activities and respond to employee and manager inquiries.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems.
• Administer benefits, leaves, absences, and Records of Employment.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and labour standards.
• Lead job postings, candidate screening, and recruitment processes.
• Coordinate onboarding and integration of new employees.
• Support managers with workforce planning and staffing needs.
• Manage volunteer recruitment, posting, and selection.
• Welcome, orient, and integrate new volunteers.
• Maintain volunteer files and databases.
• Assist teams with volunteer scheduling for daily operations and events.
• Support recognition and retention initiatives for the volunteer community.
• Coordinate training, skills development, and performance evaluation activities.
• Contribute to engagement and quality-of-life initiatives.
• Guide managers in applying HR policies and best practices.
• Manage administrative follow-up for CNESST files.
• Participate in prevention efforts and help maintain a safe work environment.
• Support internal HR communications and HR projects.

Skills

HR operations

Recruitment

Volunteer management

Employee development

Health & safety

HR communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS / HR platforms

Job description

Position Title: Bilingual HR Generalist Salary & Benefits: 61K-67K, benefits, 4 weeks vacation Position Status: Current Vacancy Location: Gatineau, QC Work Model: ONSITE

Our client is a long-standing, mission-driven non‑profit organization provides comprehensive animal-welfare services to its regional community. It operates a full-service shelter that offers medical care, behavioral support, and adoption programs for vulnerable animals, while also managing lost-and-found services, intake of stray or surrendered pets, and public education initiatives. The organization maintains an enforcement and outreach team responsible for responding to cases of neglect or abuse and supporting compliance with local animal-welfare regulations. As a charitable entity, it relies on community partnerships and donor support to advance its core mission of protecting animals, promoting responsible pet ownership, and giving at‑risk animals a safe path to recovery and a second chance.

As a Bilingual Human Resources Generalist, you'll play a pivotal role in a mission-driven organization known for its community impact and energized by a passionate, collaborative team. You'll help shape a modern, people-focused HR function while working in an environment that values flexibility, professional growth, and meaningful contribution.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations & Administration

• Oversee daily HR activities and respond to employee and manager inquiries
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems
• Administer benefits, leaves, absences, and Records of Employment
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and labour standards
• Recruitment & Onboarding
• Lead job postings, candidate screening, and recruitment processes
• Coordinate onboarding and integration of new employees
• Support managers with workforce planning and staffing needs

Volunteer Program Support

• Manage volunteer recruitment, posting, and selection
• Welcome, orient, and integrate new volunteers
• Maintain volunteer files and databases
• Assist teams with volunteer scheduling for daily operations and events
• Support recognition and retention initiatives for the volunteer community

Employee Development & Manager Support

• Coordinate training, skills development, and performance evaluation activities
• Contribute to engagement and quality-of-work-life initiatives
• Guide managers in applying HR policies and best practices

Health & Safety

• Manage administrative follow-up for CNESST files
• Participate in prevention efforts and help maintain a safe work environment

HR Communications & Projects

• Support internal HR communications
• Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Perform related tasks that ensure smooth and efficient HR operations

The ideal candidate is a bilingual (French primary language) HR professional with a solid academic foundation in human resources or industrial relations and at least two years of hands-on generalist experience. They bring strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment. Skilled in French communication—both written and verbal—they excel at building relationships, supporting managers, and contributing to a positive employee experience. Their technical abilities, from Microsoft Office to HR platforms, complement their collaborative mindset, discretion, and eagerness to learn and grow.

What would make someone stand out:

• Fluency in French, and strong English
• A professional HR designation such as CRHA/CRIA or CHRP
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements or streamline HR operations
• Exceptional interpersonal skills paired with diplomacy, active listening, and a proactive approach to problem-solvin

AI may be used to support certain administrative aspects of our recruitment process. However, all applications and resumes are reviewed by qualified human reviewers, and all screening and hiring decisions are made solely by the hiring team. The posted salary range reflects expected compensation for this role in accordance with Ontario pay transparency requirements. Actual compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications and may fall anywhere within the range.