Human Resources Generalist

The Institute for Performance and Learning; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in shared services seeks an HR Manager in Toronto to oversee HR data management for 2,500 employees. This role supports HR policies and manages recruitment efforts while ensuring employee engagement and compliance with corporate standards. Proficiency in French and strong managerial experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of managerial HR experience.
• Proficiency in French is required.
• Strong work ethic and professional judgment.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR data for approximately 2,500 employees.
• Coordinate recruitment and onboarding for staff.
• Advise managers on HR policies and employee relations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Professional judgment

Team spirit

Education

College diploma or university degree in human resources or administration

Tools

MS Office

SAP HR

Job description

Company description

Publicis Re:Sources is the backbone of Publicis Groupe, the world’s third-largest communications group. Formed in 1998 as a small team to service a few Publicis Groupe firms, it has grown to over 4,000 employees servicing a global network of advertising, public relations, media, healthcare, and digital marketing agencies. The company provides technology solutions and business services including finance, accounting, legal, benefits, procurement, tax, real estate, treasury, and risk management to support Publicis Groupe agencies in creating and innovating for their clients.

Publicis Re:Sources develops and implements platforms, applications, and tools to enhance productivity, encourage collaboration, and enable professional and personal development. The company continually transforms to keep pace with the evolving communications industry, fostering a spirit of innovation worldwide, helping Publicis Groupe agencies deliver award-winning campaigns.

The company is a premier shared services provider for the financial, technological, and administrative needs of U.S.-based units of Publicis Groupe, which reported over 10 billion Euros in 2021 revenues. The parent company operates in over 100 countries across 5 continents with more than 100,000 employees.

Overview

Under the supervision of the Managing Director of the Shared Services Center of Canada, the selected candidate will ensure adherence to group policies and procedures related to human resources and support HR managers across the group's agencies.

Responsibilities

Main Responsibilities:

• Report to the Managing Director and support a hybrid working model.
• Manage registration, monitoring, and control of HR data for approximately 2,500 employees in Canada, focusing on group insurance.
• Serve as the primary contact for HR stakeholders in the group’s agencies regarding group insurance and RRSP administration.
• Participate actively in insurance renewal processes and annual employee re-enrollment in collaboration with external actuaries.
• Handle internal communications related to administrative changes, group activities, and translation of internal/external releases.
• Coordinate with HR professionals locally and globally for deployment of new services and initiatives, including translation of documentation into French.
• Engage in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Coordinate recruitment and onboarding for finance, payroll, IT, and facilities staff at Canadian sites; manage probation and termination processes per internal policies.
• Act as the main contact for disability management and support return-to-work and employee accommodation planning.
• Produce reports on staff evaluations, bonuses, salary adjustments, pay equity, and compliance with relevant laws.
• Provide HR and administrative support to Montreal and Toronto employees.
• Guide employees on corporate policies and procedures.
• Advise managers on HR policies, labor relations, performance, workforce planning, employee relations, and compensation.

Qualifications

• College diploma or university degree in human resources or administration.
• At least 3 years of managerial HR experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in both French and English, with strong proficiency in French required.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Knowledge of SAP HR is an asset.
• Strong work ethic, confidentiality, professional judgment, and team spirit.

Additional Information

This description covers essential duties but is not exhaustive. Employees may be asked to perform other duties as required, and accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities. This document does not constitute a contract of employment and employment is at-will.