Human Resources Generalist

Elby Professional Recruitment; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Ottawa seeks an HR Generalist to join a collaborative team. The role offers growth potential and mentorship from HR Business Partners. Ideal candidates are bilingual in French and English, have strong initiative, and can handle various HR responsibilities, including supporting unionized employees across different provinces. This position comes with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive hourly compensation

Annual bonus eligibility

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

RSP matching

Educational assistance program

Mentorship and clear paths for professional development

Qualifications

• Fluent in French and English with the ability to translate HR-sensitive terms.
• Strong understanding of provincial employment legislation.
• Experience in a unionized environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support HR Business Partners for the eastern region.
• Handle administrative HR tasks, including drafting employee discipline letters.
• Conduct first-level conversations with managers regarding HR matters.
• Assist with HR investigations and acquisitions.

Skills

Bilingualism in French and English

Strong initiative

Resourcefulness

Adaptability

Tools

HRIS Workday

Job description

Human Resources Generalist

Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1 CA

Our client is seeking a driven and adaptable HR Generalist to join their collaborative HR team. This role is ideal for a proactive individual eager to grow their HR career within a fast-paced, supportive environment. If you are bilingual in French and English, possess strong initiative, and are ready to take on diverse HR responsibilities, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

This position offers significant growth potential, with direct mentorship from experienced HR Business Partners. You will have the chance to expand your expertise from administrative tasks to leading investigations and providing key recommendations, all while supporting a diverse workforce across multiple provinces.

What our client has to offer:

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Annual bonus eligibility
• Comprehensive Manulife health and dental benefits
• RSP matching
• Educational assistance program
• Mentorship and clear paths for professional development and advancement

Responsibilities:

• Support HR Business Partners for the eastern region (Quebec, Ontario, Maritimes).
• Handle administrative HR tasks, including drafting employee discipline letters.
• Conduct first-level conversations with managers regarding HR matters.
• Assist with HR investigations and acquisitions.
• Provide support to unionized employees.
• Collaborate closely with managers and other HR team members.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with employees across diverse business lines (construction, tech, mechanics).

Qualifications:

• Mandatory bilingualism in French and English, with the ability to fluidly switch between languages and accurately translate HR-sensitive terms.
• Strong understanding of provincial employment legislation across various provinces, or proven resourcefulness in finding this information.
• Exceptional initiative, resourcefulness, and adaptability to prioritize and pivot with business needs.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience in a unionized environment is a plus.
• Proficiency with HRIS Workday is beneficial.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.