HR Generalist

XPEL Canada; Montreal; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

XPEL Canada seeks a People Partner for our Laval in-office team. The role covers all aspects of HR for our organization, including end-to-end hiring, onboarding, and employee relations. You will respond to benefits questions, manage Workday data, and support compliance with laws at macro and local levels.

Strong communication in French is required. Ideal candidates bring 2–4 years HR experience, solid Office skills, and the ability to handle multiple priorities with professional judgment.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of HR experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work with geographically dispersed teams in person and remotely.
• Excellent communication skills, including French language.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate new hire paperwork, equipment orders and orientations.
• Lead end-to-end hiring processes: postings, screening, interviews and onboarding.
• Respond to unemployment and employment verifications.
• Assist in benefits administration and answer benefits questions.
• Support workforce planning and HR projects across Laval/region.
• Maintain data in Workday and related systems.

Skills

HR experience

French language

Communication

Confidentiality

Cross-office collaboration

Tools

Workday

Job description

Job Summary:The People Partner role focuses on all aspects of the function for an assigned organization(s) or geography.Core DutiesCoordinating new hire paperwork, equipment ordering and new hire orientationsResponding to unemployment and employment verificationsSupport special projects such as employee reviews, handbook sign offs, employee surveys, trainings, legal posters etc.Lead end-to-end hiring processes including job postings, screening, interviews, and onboarding.Ensure compliance with applicable laws at the macro and micro level (country/state/local, country/provincial/local, etc).Be first point of contact for employees and answer questions via People and Culture inbox or ticketing system.Data entry and people transactions in Workday and adjacent systems.Oversee Benefit Administration as applicable.Respond to employees and manager on policies and benefits questions.Assist in executing Workforce and Organizational PlanningLead or assist in recruiting efforts as appropriate for the organization(s) or geography.Handle Moderately complex Employee Relations issues and refers more complex issues to appropriate personnel.Exercise excellent judgment and make recommendations that balance the needs of employees as well as the company.Manage multiple competing and important priorities quickly and effectively communicate back to other stakeholders and business leaders.Apply excellent interpersonal skills both in one-on-one situations with all levels of personnel, and in facilitating group meetings and keeping them on track.Use seasoned judgment to suggest approaches that optimize among customer needs, business/technological constraints.Basic Qualifications2-4 years of HR experienceAdvanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)Strong organizational and planning skills.Ability to maintain confidentiality.Ability to work well with others both in person and across other offices through remote communications.Excellent communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate and integrate with geographically dispersed leaders and teams.Strong problem-solving ability with prioritization and attention to detail.Ability to speak FrenchThis is an in-office (Laval) role 5 days per week.Desired QualificationsWorkday ExperienceXPEL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.