Human Resource Generalist

PACT; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PACT is seeking an HR Generalist to support the Pearson Accelerator Construction Team (PACT) program across multiple project teams and partner organizations in Mississauga, ON. You will provide HR, onboarding, training, workforce administration, and employee relations support to ensure a positive employee experience.

You will report to the HR Lead and collaborate with project leadership, Health & Safety, and employees to support compliance, planning, reporting, and talent initiatives for a large

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources or related field.
• Experience in construction or project-based environments preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of progressive HR experience.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario employment laws and workplace investigations.
• Experience with onboarding and workforce administration.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day HR operations and be first contact for employee inquiries.
• Lead onboarding and orientation for project employees.
• Coordinate onboarding docs, access, training, and compliance.
• Support employee relations and escalate issues as required.
• Maintain HR records and HRIS with data integrity.
• Prepare HR reports and workforce metrics.
• Assist recruitment with hiring events and logistics.
• Support performance management and return-to-work processes.
• Coordinate leave management and wellness initiatives.
• Partner with Health & Safety on training compliance and safety initiatives.
• Track training records and support training programs.
• Participate in workforce communications and engagement activities.
• Support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Participate in career fairs and hiring events.
• Assist special projects and continuous improvement.

Skills

Employee relations

Onboarding

HR administration

Communication

Organizational skills

MS Office

HRIS

Confidentiality

RAIC clearance

Education

Post-secondary education in HR

CHRP designation in progress

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Teams

HRIS systems

Job description

The HR Generalist will support the successful delivery of the Pearson Accelerator Construction Team (PACT) program by providing human resources, employee relations, onboarding, training, and workforce administration support across multiple project teams and partner organizations. Reporting to the HR Lead, this role will work closely with project leadership, Health & Safety, and employees to ensure a positive employee experience while supporting compliance, workforce planning, reporting, and talent initiatives.

The HR Generalist will play a key role in supporting a large, multi-employer infrastructure program operating within Toronto Pearson Airport and will contribute to the continued growth and success of one of Canada's largest airport infrastructure projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support day-to-day HR operations and act as a first point of contact for employee inquiries.
• Lead and facilitate new hire onboarding and orientation activities for project employees.
• Coordinate employee onboarding requirements, including documentation, system access, training assignments, and compliance requirements.
• Support employee relations matters by providing guidance to employees and managers and escalating issues as required.
• Assist with investigations, documentation, and resolution of workplace concerns while maintaining confidentiality.
• Maintain employee records and HR information systems, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• Prepare and distribute regular HR reports and dashboards, including workforce metrics, headcount reports, turnover tracking, leave management, and resource planning reports.
• Support workforce planning activities and project staffing initiatives.
• Assist recruitment teams with hiring activities, candidate coordination, interview scheduling, hiring events, and onboarding logistics as required.
• Support performance management processes through coaching, education, documentation, and manager support.
• Coordinate leave of absence administration, return-to-work programs, accommodation requests, and employee wellness initiatives.
• Partner with Health & Safety teams to support training compliance, orientation records, workers' compensation administration, and project-specific safety initiatives.
• Track and maintain employee training records and support project training programs.
• Assist in the development and implementation of training and professional development initiatives.
• Participate in employee engagement activities, workforce communications, recognition programs, and project events.
• Support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and other talent development programs.
• Participate in career fairs, hiring events, and workforce development initiatives.
• Support special projects and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned.
• Perform other duties as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position will be based at our office in Mississauga, Ontario, with visits to Toronto Pearson Airport and project sites as required. The work schedule is generally Monday to Friday during regular business hours. Operational requirements may occasionally require flexibility outside of normal working hours.

It is mandatory for all employees to complete a Criminal Background check and successfully attain a Restricted Access Identity Card (RAIC) upon joining the company.

DESIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
• CHRP designation completed or in progress is considered an asset.
• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably within construction, infrastructure, engineering, transportation, or project-based environments.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario employment legislation, employment standards, human rights legislation, and workplace investigations.
• Experience supporting employee relations, performance management, onboarding, and workforce administration activities.
• Experience working within fast-paced and complex project environments.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with employees, leaders, and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Experience working with HRIS systems and reporting tools.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain RAIC clearance.

PACT is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free candidate experience and work environment. If you require accommodation to apply or if selected to participate in an assessment process, please advise Human Resources.