Human Resources Generalist - (6-Month Contract)

McCann Manchester Limited; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Human Resources Generalist for a dynamic 6-month contract in downtown Toronto. This role offers the chance to support a collaborative HR environment while enhancing your skills in employee relations, training coordination, and HR administration. You will be pivotal in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, ensuring effective HR services across multiple locations. If you are passionate about HR and thrive in fast-paced settings, this opportunity is perfect for you to grow and make a significant impact.

Benefits

Coaching and mentorship

Learning opportunities

Collaborative HR work environment

Fast-paced changing environment

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years’ experience in a similar Human Resources role.
• Post-secondary education in Human Resources or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and guidance.
• Coordinate training initiatives and manage new employee immersion programs.

Skills

Customer Service Focus

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

HR Technologies Proficiency

Process Improvement

Education

Post-secondary education in Human Resources

Tools

Workday

PeopleSoft

MS Office

Job description

Human Resources Generalist - (6-Month Contract)

ID 5160

Job Description

McCann Worldgroup Canada is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join our team in our downtown Toronto Head Office. This is a 6-month contract opportunity. The role reports directly to the Sr. Manager, Human Resources Business Partner and supports our 3 office locations (Toronto, Montreal and Calgary). This role will be accountable for supporting and delivering HR services and programs in alignment with Agency objectives. The incumbent will excel in a fast-paced environment dealing with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities. The HR Generalist supports our Agency’s people-focused culture and assists in cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

What You Will Do…

1. Policies and Procedures Administration – ensuring company HR protocols are upheld, providing guidance to employees and managers on interpretation and implementation.
2. New Employee Immersion Program – manage and deliver program for all new hires (pre-hire, day one, and check-ins).
3. Learning and Development – coordinate, organize, and track training initiatives. Participate in yearly planning of training.
4. HR Administration – manage temporary/freelance hires, staffing agency, internships including contract preparation and extensions, job description development, and preparation of related HR materials.
5. Offboarding – managing administration of terminations, resignations, and exit interviews.
6. Time & Attendance – answering inquiries, reporting, and resolving discrepancies (Workday/Fiori).
7. Employee Relations – handle junior level relations escalating to HR Leadership when required.
8. Leaves Management – Maternity/Parental Leaves, STD, and Unpaid Leaves.
9. Performance Coaching – support the annual review cycle, feedback, and check-ins.
10. HR Metrics – Exit Tool, New Hire Tool, Compensation Reports, and Ad Hoc Reports (PeopleSoft).
11. Health and Safety – actively participate on the Joint Health and Safety Committee.
12. Ask HR SharePoint Site – responsible for updating and maintaining all HR information.
13. Provide coverage for the HR Coordinator when on holiday.
14. Other projects, initiatives, and duties as assigned.

Who You Will Be…

1. 2 to 3 years’ experience in a similar Human Resources role.
2. Post-secondary education in Human Resources or equivalent work experience.

Additional qualities include a strong customer service focus, approachability, a supportive team attitude, ability to manage high-volume transactional work, passion for process improvement, strong analytical skills, accountability, excellent communication, and proficiency with HR technologies and MS Office.

What We Offer

• Coaching and mentorship
• Learning opportunities
• Collaborative HR work environment
• Fast-paced changing environment
• Opportunity to enhance your HR Generalist experience

The Company

McCann Worldgroup Canada is committed to diversity and inclusion, maintaining an equitable workplace where employees feel valued and respected. We provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities and uphold a strict policy against online hiring scams. Please be vigilant and contact us if you suspect fraudulent activity.

McCann helps brands build meaningful brand platforms that drive growth and cultural impact. Founded over 100 years ago, McCann is a leading global advertising agency network under the Interpublic Group.