HR Generalist

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA); Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is seeking an HR Generalist to support wellness and disability management programs, as well as projects related to learning and development, benefits, and other HR initiatives. The role involves proactive disability management, coordinating STD/LTD, WSIB processes, and advising managers.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years HR experience, knowledge of disability management, and strong communication skills to collaborate across divisions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HR experience related to the major responsibilities of the role.
• Experience managing disability management and supporting return-to-work protocols.
• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Health Sciences or related field.

Responsibilities

• Respond to disability management inquiries and provide guidance to management and employees.
• Manage STD/LTD processes and ensure established procedures are followed.
• Advise supervisors on disability management and return-to-work protocols.
• Lead WSIB claim management and support workplace incident management as it relates to WSIB.
• Track and support early and safe return-to-work plans and accommodations.
• Support HR-wide health and wellness learning and development projects from planning to implementation.
• Review benefits utilization and make recommendations to improve employee experience.

Skills

Effective communication

Self-management

Leadership / coaching

MS Office suite

Education

Related degree/diploma

Ontario G2 driver's license

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

WebEx / LMS

Job description

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:

The HR Generalist will play a key role in the success of the organization by supporting HR wellness and disability management program (non-occupational – STD/LTD and occupational- WSIB), as well as projects related to learning and development, benefits and other HR Programs.

Major Responsibilities:

• Using a proactive case management approach, responds to complex and time sensitive occupational and non-occupational illness and injury inquiries and provides disability management advice to management and support to employees.
• Ensures that Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) claims follow the established process
• Provides guidance and advise to supervisors and managers across the organization relating to disability management
• Leads WSIB claim management for occupational injury or illness and partners with Specialist, Health & Safety to support workplace incident management as it relates to WSIB
• Manages and tracks WSIB claims with a focus on early and safe return to work processes, accommodation, modified work
• Manages all early and safe return to work plans with assistance from impacted management team
• Manages medical accommodation requests and process
• Supports the HR team with organizational wide health and wellness learning and development projects and initiatives from planning through to implementation.
• Reviews and monitors benefits utilization, including TRCA Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and make recommendations for better utilization and to improve the employee experience
• Provides additional support to HR team members with project tasks, as required

What will you need to succeed:

Education (degree/diploma/certifications/licenses)

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Health Sciences or another related field.
• Valid Ontario Class G2 driver's license

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in HR related to the major responsibilities of this role
• Experience managing disability management and supporting return to work protocols

Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies

• Ability to communicate effectively with tact and courtesy
• Able to self-manage workload and prioritize tasks independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate project status for various audiences
• Effective problem-solving skills and leadership skills, including staff coaching and managing performance and working collaboratively with other divisions
• Proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams, WebEx, and SharePoint, coupled with knowledge of Learning Management Systems and authoring software
• Knowledge of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act