Human Resources Generalist (On-Site)

Hansen's; Toronto; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision

Long Term Disability)

RRSP matching

Wellness Program

Profit Share

5 Paid Personal Days

Job summary

Hansen's Group of Companies in Scarborough, Ontario is seeking an HR Generalist to join the corporate team. The role reports to the Group Director of Human Resources & Privacy Officer for Canada and USA and focuses on recruitment, HR programs, and employee relations.

This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package after probation, a strong company culture, and exposure to cross-border HR processes. Monday to Friday, hybrid work possible in some areas.

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent.
• CHRP designation preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant HR experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Bilingual French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment collaborating with Hiring Managers.
• Support HR programs, onboarding, and employee relations.
• Maintain HR data in HRIS and prepare reports.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation.
• Assist with payroll and year-end processes as needed.
• Act as culture ambassador and support inclusion initiatives.

Skills

Verbal & written comms

MS Office pro

Attention to detail

Time management

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Employment law

Education

HRM degree

CHRP designation

Bilingual French asset

Tools

ATS systems

Payroll systems

Job description

Hansen's Group of Companies is a proud Canadian company with over 46 years in the business of Automotive Transportation, Warehousing, and Facility Management. We are currently hiring for a Human Resources Generalistto join our corporate team based at Head Office in Scarborough, Ontario.

Hansen's is committed to creating and maitaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to an accessible interview site, ASL interpreter or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment process please let us know. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including indigenous peoples, women, members of racialized groups, and persons with disabilities. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only candidates selected for an interview shall be contacted.

Excellent benefits package available to Full Time employee’s after completing probationary period.

• Group Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability)
• Company matched RRSP
• Wellness Program
• Profit Share Program
• 5 Paid Personal Days
• Salary Range: $63,000 - $68,500

Job Summary

The Human Resources Generalist, reports to the Group Director, Human Resources & Privacy Officer for Canada and USA and will be a primary point of contact for daily support while working on various projects and programs. The HR Generalist is a brand ambassador and culture champion delivering quality and effective service to our employees. You are required to maintain a high level of work ethics, professionalism, and commitment. This position interacts with confidential and sensitive information, works with various human resources programs and provides support to various audiences across Hansen’s Group of Companies.

• Accountability
• Communication
• Results Driven
• Teamwork

Key Responsibilities:

Talent Acquisition:

• Collaborate with Hiring Managers to lead full-cycle recruitment process.
• Build talent pipeline, post job openings on Truck Right ATS and manage budgets on Indeed.
• Source, Screen, Shortlist Candidates: Schedule for Interviews, maintain candidate communications throughout the process as key support to Hiring Managers.
• Prepare Employment Agreements and manage the process to ensure successful hire.
• Deliver fully executed hiring package to payroll for Onboarding.
• Collaborate with IT to set up new hire emails and onboard new hires into Citation.
• Conduct pre-employment backchecks and ensure compliance across all companies.
• Provide / develop onboarding materials and support to Hiring Managers.
• Build relationships with Agencies for short turnaround hiring in cases of peak periods.
• Maintain accurate employee data and status in Truck Right ATS.
• Review recruitment costs and budgets on Indeed.
• Track recruitment and onboarding metrics and prepare quarterly reports.
• Partner with Vendors on technical issues such as ATS, Citation,
• Support with continuous improvement of Hiring Processes.

HR Programs and Compliance:

• Maintain Human Resources Annual calendar to keep it current.
• Provide extensive support for successful execution of all HR Programs: Quarterly 50/50 Employee/Charity Program, Annual Scholarship Program, Annual Employee Service Awards Program, Retirement Program, Annual Year End Charity Program, Employee Referral Bonus Program, HGC Gift Store, and others.
• Actively promote HR programs to increase engagement.
• Laise with Health & Safety on documentation required for case management.
• Support HR team payroll team with Fiscal Audits and Year End activities to ensure adherence to compliance deadlines.
• Oversee employee offboarding process to ensure timeliness with Payroll deadlines and specific requirements.
• Maintain Canada employees’ database in Citation and prepare training reports for internal use.
• Maintain USA Employee database in Truck Right and prepare training reports for HR internal use.
• Prepare various reports to track performance of programs and human resources initiatives
• Participate and provide support with new projects and initiatives as required.

Employee Relations and Engagement:

• Support with employee open door concerns, investigations, draft reports and maintain documentation as per company standards.
• Prepare communications for approval to ensure the HGC Insider “Employee Portal and Company Digital Newsletter” is updated with new content.
• Prepare standard correspondence based on company policies and ensure documentation is accurately updated to files.
• Provide support with performance management, progressive discipline, attendance, accommodation, corrective-actions and maintain timely and accurate documentation.
• Supportmanagers on terminations, resignations, layoffs, and other employment-status changes in coordination with HR leadership where appropriate.
• Be an ambassador to the company’s values and support a culture of inclusion, fairness and respect and in the service you provide to employees at all levels.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and other relevant applications.
• Ability to create quality documentation and communications with high level of attention to details.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a continuous improvement environment as part of a team.
• Ability to abide by Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Confidentiality and maintain privacy of human resources data and information.
• Solid understand of employment legislation.

Education and Experience:

• Degree in Human Resources Management.
• CHRP Designation.
• Bilingual French an asset.
• Minimum 5 years recent of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience relationship building and research skills.

Work Conditions

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to travel occasionally to nearby company locations (Scarborough & Pickering).
• Monday to Friday: 8.30 am - 5.00 pm

Artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools are not used in the screening or selection process for this position. All applications are reviewed by qualified hiring personnel.