Human Resources Generalist

Dexterra Group; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexterra Group in Mississauga, Canada, is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to provide day-to-day HR support across multiple business units. You will coordinate recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, employee documentation, HR systems administration, reporting, employee relations, and compliance initiatives.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, capable in a fast-paced environment, and able to balance priorities while delivering outstanding internal service.

Qualifications

• Two years of progressive HR experience required.
• Experience with HRIS systems, preferably Dayforce.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Experience maintaining HR records and onboarding/offboarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR support across multiple Canadian units.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, and documentation.
• Administer HR systems and generate reports via Dayforce.
• Support employee relations, investigations, and compliance initiatives.
• Assist with HR audits and special projects.

Skills

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

HR diploma or certificate

Tools

Dayforce

Job description

Company Description

Dexterra Group is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX:DXT). We have a far-reaching presence across the entire continent North America with hundreds of full-time and part-time opportunities at any given time. We aim to provide our people with more than just a job – we offer fulfilling opportunities in a culture that promotes stability, diversity and inclusion, camaraderie, employee recognition, work-life balance, and doing what you love. For over 75 years, the companies that began independently, and now form Dexterra Group, have been dedicated to serving North American clients to create and manage built environments that play a vital role in our economy and our local communities.

Job Description

WHAT'S THE JOB?

Reporting to the Director, HR Business Partner, the Human Resources Generalist provides day‑to‑day HR support across multiple business units throughout Canada. This position partners closely with Human Resources Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, operational leaders, and employees to coordinate recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, employee documentation, HR systems administration, reporting, employee relations support, and compliance initiatives.

The successful candidate is highly organized, detail‑oriented, thrives in a fast‑paced environment, and enjoys balancing multiple priorities while providing outstanding internal customer service.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Partners closely with members of the unit management team by providing professional HR support in carrying out HR functions for our various units across Canada.
• Assist in employee management, supporting managers and answering their queries
• Support Talent Acquisition and HRBP Advisors with targeted hiring and new account mobilizations.
• Assist in the preparation and drafting of salaried employment offer letters, ensuring all required approvals are obtained.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities for salaried employees through Dayforce.
• Facilitate employee account setup, system access requests, and onboarding requirements for salaried new hires.
• Prepare account closure documentation and coordinate system deactivation for departing employees.
• Conduct and document exit interviews for salaried employees provide summaries and feedback to the Human Resources Business Partners
• Maintain HR trackers and ensure information is updated, organized, and accurately recorded.
• Generate employee reports through Dayforce.
• Together with HRBP Advisors, support the management of disability management process for STD, LTD and other benefit claims in coordination with the total rewards.
• Provide support to Human Resources Business Partners in employee relations, investigations, grievances, accommodations, and other HR initiatives.
• Support HR audits, compliance initiatives, and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Human Resources diploma or certificate, or equivalent combination of education and experience, with a minimum of two (2) years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Experience with HRIS systems, preferably Dayforce.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Experience preparing employment documentation, onboarding and offboarding employees, and maintaining HR records.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time‑management, and administrative skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage competing deadlines effectively.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information with discretion.

Additional Information

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Be part of an industry that's more important than ever!
• Supportive team environment with room to grow.
• Employee Referral Program!
• We are growing!
• Hybrid office/remote work model; flexibility to work evenings or weekends as required.
• Travel to sites across multiple regions.

Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Accommodation is available upon request at all stages of the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact those candidates selected for interview.

Note, we are not accepting candidates from recruitment agencies.

Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Special needs accommodation is available at all stages of the application process upon request.