HR Generalist

Livingston International; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401K with immediate vesting

Employee Assistance Program

Paid vacation

Job summary

Livingston International is seeking an HR Generalist to join our Canada team. This full-time role focuses on employee relations, learning and development, performance management, and employment law compliance, supporting divisions across the business.

The successful candidate will have 3–5 years of HR experience, strong communication skills, and fluency in English and French, enabling effective collaboration and employee engagement.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in Human Resources.
• Strong knowledge of federal and provincial/state employment law.
• Fluent in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and manage employee relations and engagement initiatives.
• Assist with learning and development programs and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws across designated divisions.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver HR programs.

Skills

Employee relations

HR planning

Recruitment

Training

Performance management

Compensation

Change management

Communication

Tools

MS Office

HRIS

Job description

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We provide clarity in a world of trade complexity so that businesses can grow further, faster, smarter. Over 30,000 clients trust us with their customs brokerage, trade consulting, global trade management and freight needs.

Position Snapshot

• Full time position
• Approximately 3-5 years' experience in Human Resources
• Strong organizational skills, results driven, expert communicator
• Fluent in English and French
• Pay range____
• The HR Generalist will help drive employee engagement and retention by focusing on employee relations, learning and development, performance management, and employment law compliance. Alongside senior HR management, this role supports designated divisions. The HR Generalist collaborates with the HR Centers of Excellence (Compensation & Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Talent & Organizational Development, Payroll, Communications) to ensure the cohesive delivery of HR programs and services to the business.

Why Livingston?

• Continuous learning and upward mobility
• Paid training
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, 401K with immediate vesting, Employee Assistance Program, paid vacation, and sick days.
• Paid holidays

A Day in the Life

• Initiation of continuous bond for the customer in accordance with Customs regulations (US & CA): Obtaining bond coverage for all types of continuous bond related activities i.e., CARM, Importer, Drawback, Custodial, International Carrier, International Traffic, FTZ, Bond Reconciliation Rider, Airport Security, etc.
• Secure required signatures and ensure the availability of required bond documents
• Review bond application
• Validate pricing and other required documents
• Research and communication of any missing or incomplete information with CSM, Sales, and importers directly
• Administer the continuous bond renewal invoicing process
• Invoicing all new continuous bonds
• Maintain existing customer bond account data including ensuring all customer accounts are aligned with CBP’s system, name and address changes, adding co-principles, additional locations, users, Customs bond insufficiencies notices, and negotiated rates
• Investigate client problems brought forward by either the internal staff or the client.
• Support team members with training and assist with process-related issues.
• Create and process required documentation as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
• Adhere to established policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

What will make you successful?

• Strong knowledge of federal and provincial/state employment law and multiple human resource disciplines (employee relations, human resources planning, recruitment, training, performance management, compensation)
• Ability to think beyond the HR function and contribute to the overall success of the organization
• Solid understanding of individual motivation principles and organizational behaviour; ability to successfully manage organizational change, strategic thinker
• Demonstrated relationship building skills with all levels of management along with the ability to influence decision making in a consultative manner
• Strong conflict resolution skills; excellent research, analytical and problem-solving capabilities to ensure problems, complaints, and inquiries are handled tactfully, effectively and promptly; ability to recommend win-win solutions
• Strong interpersonal skills including consensus and coalition-building
• Excellent presentation, facilitation and communication (written and oral) skills
• Exceptional organizational and planning skills; ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively with minimal supervision
• Team player and team builder
• Professional appearance and providing a positive company image to the public
• Proficiency in MS Office and HRIS

We know that women and people of color may be less likely to apply if their professional experience does not exactly match the job description. Livingston is striving to build a culture where differences are celebrated; therefore, if you are excited about this position, we encourage you to apply even if your experience may not check every box.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law .