Human Resources Generalist

BDO; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in Ottawa is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support service lines in Canada. The role includes advising on talent management, collaborating with leaders, and managing recruitment activities. Candidates should have 1 to 3 years of experience, a post-secondary HR degree, and strong advisory skills. The firm promotes a collaborative environment with a focus on personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Strong skills in advising leadership on strategic recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for employees and leaders.
• Collaborate with business leaders to enhance the talent experience.
• Provide reporting and analytics support for talent strategies.

Skills

Advisory skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Talent management

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in HR

Job description

Putting people first, every day

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and clients. Our professionals provide exceptional service, offering trusted advice and insights. We foster an award-winning environment that prioritizes your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

We are seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support our BSO service lines in Canada, reporting to the HR Manager. The key responsibilities include:

• Serving as the primary HR contact, advising employees and leaders on talent management and employee experience
• Collaborating with HR Centers of Expertise and business leaders to enhance the talent experience—attracting, engaging, and developing our people
• Supporting leaders in engaging and developing their teams effectively
• Advising on talent-related matters such as employee relations, engagement, performance, compensation, organizational structure, workforce planning, inclusion and diversity, development, recruitment, and policy adherence
• Contributing to the delivery of the National Talent Strategy across Assurance and BSO lines
• Providing reporting and analytics support to inform talent strategies
• Assisting with recruitment activities in partnership with the Talent Acquisition team
• Participating in national HR projects

How do we define success in this role?

• Demonstrating BDO's core values: Integrity, Respect, & Collaboration
• Understanding client industries, challenges, and opportunities; being viewed as positive, professional, and delivering quality work
• Providing effective service and recommendations to clients
• Fostering an inclusive, engaging environment that attracts and retains talent
• Adopting digital tools and strategies to promote innovation
• Continuously developing professional expertise through learning

Your experience and education

• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong advisory skills and ability to support leadership with strategic recommendations
• Proactive problem solver with solutions-oriented mindset
• Ability to improve processes while managing multiple priorities in a complex, matrix environment
• Comfortable with facilitating presentations and discussions
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in HR, with a CHRP designation in progress or completed