HR Generalist: Onboarding & Compliance (Montreal)

Oxford Economics; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Economics in Montreal is seeking a motivated 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
• 3+ years of HR experience in a generalist role.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

HR operations

Recruitment

Onboarding

HR compliance

Reporting

Excel

HRIS

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

HRIS

Job description

Oxford Economics in Montreal is seeking a motivated 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.