Canada HR Generalist — Dayforce & Onboarding

Dexterra

Mississauga

On-site

CAD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Program
Medical and dental benefits
Industry leader

Job summary

Dexterra Group is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to deliver day-to-day HR support across Canada. You will partner with HRBPs, Talent Acquisition and operational leaders to coordinate recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, HR documentation, systems administration and compliance.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and delivers exceptional internal service. You will manage salaried onboarding/offboarding, employee relations, and reporting in Dayforce, while maintaining

Qualifications

  • HR diploma or certificate or equivalent with 2+ years progressive HR experience.
  • Experience with HRIS systems, preferably Dayforce.
  • Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
  • Experience preparing employment documentation, onboarding/offboarding, and maintaining HR records.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational, time-management, and administrative skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with unit management to deliver professional HR support across Canada.
  • Assist in employee management and support managers with queries.
  • Support Talent Acquisition and HRBP Advisors with hiring and account mobilizations.
  • Draft salaried employment offers and obtain required approvals.
  • Coordinate onboarding and offboarding for salaried employees through Dayforce.
  • Set up accounts, manage system access, and coordinate onboarding requirements.
  • Prepare closure documents and deactivate accounts for departures.
  • Conduct exit interviews for salaried employees and report findings to HR Partners.
  • Maintain HR trackers and ensure accurate, organized data in Dayforce.
  • Support disability management and benefits claims with Total Rewards.
  • Assist in employee relations, investigations, grievances, and HR initiatives.
  • Support HR audits, compliance initiatives and special projects.

Skills

Verbal communication
Written communication
Interpersonal skills
Organizational skills
Time management
Discretion/confidentiality

Education

HR diploma or certificate

Tools

Dayforce
Microsoft Office

Job description

Dexterra Group is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to deliver day-to-day HR support across Canada. You will partner with HRBPs, Talent Acquisition and operational leaders to coordinate recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, HR documentation, systems administration and compliance.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and delivers exceptional internal service. You will manage salaried onboarding/offboarding, employee relations, and reporting in Dayforce, while maintaining

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