Human Resources Generalist

Dexterra Group; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work model

Employee Referral Program

Great Place to Work 2025-2026

Job summary

Dexterra Group in Canada is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to provide day-to-day HR support across multiple business units. Reporting to the HR Director, you will manage recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, documentation, HR systems administration, reporting, and employee relations with a service-focused approach.

This role requires a thoughtful, highly organized professional who can balance priorities in a fast-paced environment, protect confidential information, and collaborate with HR

Qualifications

• HR diploma or certificate with 2+ years HR experience.
• Experience with HRIS, preferably Dayforce.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR support across Canada.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, offboarding and HR documentation.
• Administer HR systems and generate reports.
• Support employee relations, investigations and compliance initiatives.
• Assist with audits and special HR projects.

Skills

HRIS experience

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Discretion/Confidentiality

Education

HR diploma or certificate

Tools

Dayforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

WHO ARE WE?

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.

That’s something we’re truly proud of, Work That Matters, People Who Care.

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

• 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!
• Award winning safety culture.
• A flexible hybrid work model.
• Supportive team environment with room to grow together.
• Employee Referral Program.
• We are growing!
• Certified as a Great Place to Work 2025-2026!

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.