Human Resources Generalist

Kelly; Brantford; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Brantford, ON, is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to enhance HR operations and employee relations. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of HR experience, strong payroll processing skills in Workday, and excel in organizational and communication tasks. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including RRSP matching and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

RRSP matching

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Flexible working hours

Employee engagement initiatives

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a unionized environment.
• Proven experience with full-cycle payroll processing using Workday.
• Strong understanding of HR practices and employment legislation.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment efforts including job postings and interviews.
• Facilitate onboarding and orientation for new hires.
• Administer training and maintain documentation.
• Process payroll ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate employee engagement activities.

Skills

Payroll processing

Employee relations

Recruitment

Communication

Organization

HR policies and legislation

Education

Degree or diploma in Human Resources

CHRP designation (completed or in progress)

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Location: Brantford, ON

Job type: Permanent; Full-time

Salary: $70,000-$75,000

Position Overview:

We’re seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to join our client’s collaborative HR team. This individual will play a key role in supporting HR operations, employee relations, and payroll administration. The successful candidate will be a proactive and adaptable HR professional who brings hands-on experience with full-cycle payroll, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is passionate about contributing to a positive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Support recruitment efforts including job postings, screening, and coordination of interviews.
• Facilitate onboarding and orientation programs to ensure a smooth transition for new hires.
• Administer training and development initiatives and maintain related documentation.
• Support full-cycle payroll processing in Workday, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legislative and company policies.
• Assist in updating and maintaining HR policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Provide day-to-day guidance on HR practices, programs, and legislation to staff and management.
• Coordinate employee engagement activities and internal events.
• Assist with performance management processes and documentation.
• Maintain employee records and ensure confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
• Participate in HR projects and provide general administrative support as needed.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or diploma in Human Resources or a related field.
• CHRP designation (completed or in progress) is preferred.
• 3–5 years of progressive HR experience; unionized environment experience is an asset.
• Proven experience processing payroll from end-to-end using Workday.
• Strong understanding of HR practices, employment legislation, and payroll compliance.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); familiarity with HRIS systems (Workday preferred).

What’s Offered

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• RRSP matching
• Career development and training opportunities
• Supportive team environment and open culture
• Flexible, trust-based working hours
• Regular employee events and engagement initiatives

Why Kelly?

As a worker today, it’s up to you to take charge of your career and look for opportunities to learn, grow and achieve your potential. Helping you find what’s next is what we’re all about. We know what’s going on in the evolving world of work—just ask the nearly 500,000 people we employ each year. Connecting with us means getting the support, guidance and opportunities needed to take your career where you may have never imagined.

About Kelly

At Kelly, we’re always thinking about what’s next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we’re a leading advocate for temporary/non-traditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live. Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels and industries around the world.

Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance.