Human Resources Generalist

Babcock International; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

An international defence company is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support professional employees across Canada. This role includes coaching management, ensuring legal compliance in HR, and participating in recruitment strategies. The ideal candidate has a diploma in Human Resources, at least three years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered to promote employee well-being and development.

Benefits

100% employer-paid health and dental premiums

Maternity/Parental Leave top-up payment

Employee and Family Assistance Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of relevant experience in HR.
• Experience in supporting the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle.
• CHRP/CPHR professional designation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support professional employees located throughout Canada.
• Coach management in areas of leadership and talent management.
• Ensure legal compliance regarding human resource legislative requirements.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Coaching and support

Education

Diploma or degree in Human Resources

Job description

Human Resources Generalist (Permanent)

Victoria, BC, Winnipeg, MB, Ottawa, ON or Halifax, NS

Expected Salary: $57,508 to $71,885

To determine final salary, Babcock considers a variety of factors including the successful Candidate’s skills and experience and internal equity. The final base salary offer is at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

What You Do Here Matters

In a complex world marked by the threat of war, natural disasters, and geopolitical instability, national security has never been more important.

Babcock is an international defence company providing support and product solutions to enhance our customers’ defence capabilities and critical assets.

Our Canadian team combines their talent and expertise with deep global knowledge and experience from our operations in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australasia and Africa.

Working for us, you’ll help ensure that Canada’s critical services and assets are readily available, reliable, and capable for our defence and civil customers and contribute to Babcock’s Purpose, ’Creating a safe and secure world, together.’

Be Part of Something Big.

Babcock is a people business. Our people and customers matter most to us. Here you will experience a challenging and rewarding work environment with the support you need to deliver and thrive in your career alongside inclusive teams you respect that value your skills and dedication.

Babcock Principles

• Be Curious – We believe in challenging the status quo and asking, ‘how might we?’
• Think: Outcomes – We believe in measuring success by the results we deliver and the positive impact we make
• Be Kind – We believe in being kind to ourselves, kind to each other, and kind to our planet.
• Collaborate – We believe that Babcock is greater than the sum of its parts.
• Be Courageous – We believe in being brave, ambitious, and determined.
• Own and Deliver – We believe everybody has a part to play in Babcock’s and our customers’ success.

Our people are at the heart of creating a safe and secure world. We offer a collection of programs and benefits designed to support their well‑being:

Health & Well-being

• 100% employer‑paid health and dental premiums
• Our Wellness benefit promotes a work environment that supports healthy lifestyles and well‑being
• Our Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) offers support and solutions for a wide range of lives’ challenges
• A Maternity/Parental Leave top‑up payment is available for our colleagues as their family grows

Planning for the Future

• Babcock Canada matches a portion of earnings towards our RRSP/DPSP program. Additionally, colleagues can contribute directly to a TFSA

Flexibility in How We Work

• We offer an agile workplace for several positions
• An option of a compressed work schedule supports work/life interests
• Competitive annual vacation time off and additional time off during our holiday closure

Growth and recognition

• A comprehensive colleague recognition program and bonus program

• Training and support for professional development and professional membership dues

We encourage you to learn more about Babcock Canada by exploring our website: babcockcanada.com.

In this role, you will:

• Support professional employees located throughout Canada.
• Coach and support management in areas of leadership development, performance and talent management, change management, employee engagement, human resources and communication.

• Work in collaboration with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to keep the business informed on all recruitment activities as well as thinking outcomes through developing strategies to address recruitment challenges.

• Provide support to the Talent Acquisition area as needed such as during Co‑op recruitments.
• Participate in the design, review, development and delivery of programs and processes such as orientation, onboarding, performance management, engagement, and annual leadership and skills development review.
• Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource legislative requirements.

• Contribute to the continuous process improvement of the HR team and Business Unit by influencing human resources strategies, policies and methods.
• Complete compensation assessments for new hires and internal employee changes.
• Draft internal Change of Terms letters.
• Conduct low risk investigations with curiosity and critical thinking.
• Other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate brings:

• A diploma/degree in Human Resources, or a related field.

• CHRP/CPHR professional designation is an asset.
• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in HR.
• Experience working in the Marine or Aviation Industry, or military is preferred.
• Experience in supporting the creation, development, and/or implementation of HR business solutions for a wide range of customers.
• Experience in supporting end‑to‑end recruitment lifecycle is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and professionally to a variety of customers via all means of communication.
• Strong attention to detail and an ability to produce quality results in a timely manner.
• You are eligible for a Canadian Secret Security and ITAR Clearance.

Babcock is committed to promoting a workforce without boundaries. One that welcomes everyone to contribute to our success regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, or disability, and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. If you require accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you.

Babcock Canada acknowledges that the land on which we operate across Canada is the unceded territory of Indigenous Peoples. We are grateful to work, live, and play as guests on these lands and are committed to building meaningful and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous Peoples.

Applicants, please apply online at https://www.babcockinternational.com/careers/