HR Generalist

Oxford Economics; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Economics is seeking a motivated Junior HR Generalist to join our global Human Resources team based in Montreal, Canada. This role offers broad exposure across the employee lifecycle in a fast-paced, international professional services environment.

You will support day-to-day HR operations, recruitment, onboarding, compliance and reporting, collaborating with the North America and global HR teams. The ideal candidate has strong organizational skills, attention to detail and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of HR generalist experience.
• Working knowledge of Quebec, Ontario, and Canadian employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line HR support to employees and managers on policies and queries.
• Maintain accurate employee records within the HRIS and personnel files.
• Support onboarding, transfers, promotions and offboarding processes.
• Produce regular HR metrics and reports using Excel and HR systems.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business Administration or related field

Tools

HRIS

Job description

HR Generalist

Department: Human Resources

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Montreal, Canada

Description

Oxford Economics is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Junior HR Generalist to join our global Human Resources team based in Montreal. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their HR career who is looking to gain broad exposure across the employee lifecycle in a fast-paced, international professional services environment.

Working closely with the HR team, you will support day-to-day HR operations while helping deliver key people initiatives across North America and globally. This role offers exposure to recruitment, onboarding, HR administration, compliance, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations

• Provide first-line HR support to employees and managers on HR policies, procedures and employee queries.
• Maintain accurate employee records within the HRIS and personnel files.
• Prepare employment contracts, letters, and other HR documentation.
• Support employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, internal transfers, promotions and offboarding.
• Ensure HR documentation is accurate, compliant and completed within required timelines.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Coordinate recruitment activities including interview scheduling and candidate communication.
• Assist with preparing offer letters and onboarding documentation.
• Coordinate new hire onboarding and orientation activities.
• Ensure a positive onboarding experience for new employees.

HR Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with Canadian employment legislation and internal policies.
• Support audits and HR reporting requirements.
• Produce regular HR metrics and reports using Excel and HR systems.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee information at all times.

HR Projects

• Participate in HR initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Assist with policy updates and process documentation.
• Support the implementation of new HR systems and programs as required.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

You are organized, proactive and enjoy working with people. You are eager to learn, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and thrive in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
• 3+ years of HR experience in a generalist.
• Working knowledge of Quebec, Ontario, and Canadian employment legislation.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience using an HRIS is an asset.

What You'll Bring

• A customer-service mindset with a passion for delivering an outstanding employee experience.
• Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive working relationships across all levels of the business.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to support a global HR team.
• Curiosity and a desire to continuously improve processes.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Oxford Economics is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.