Junior HR Generalist (associate level)

Axelon Services Corporation; Calgary; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Axelon Services Corporation is seeking a Junior HR Generalist for a 12-month contract in Calgary. The role includes managing HR processes, supporting employee relations, and ensuring a smooth onboarding experience. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources and 0-2 years of relevant experience. This position offers significant learning opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Opportunities for constant learning and advancement

State-of-the-art offices

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in Human Resources.
• Experience in HR coordination or administration.
• Strong client focus with outstanding judgment.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day HR processes including onboarding and employee life cycle.
• Manage employee relations issues and advise on performance management.
• Ensure consistency of HR policies across the organization.

Skills

Client management

Employee relations

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Team leadership

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Industrial Relations

Law

Tools

Workday

Advanced Excel

Job description

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Job Title: Junior HR Generalist (associate level)
Experience Level: Level 1 (junior) : 0-2 years
Open positions: 1
12 Months Contract
Location: Calgary (Day 1 onboarding onsite / in office presence 3x week)
This is a replacement for a maternity leave. End date would be around June 2026.

Must have skills:

* Looking for 0-2 years of experience in Human Resources.
* Need to have HR coordination or administration experience.
* Its more kind or administrative coordinator position.
* Experience in client management & employee relations.
* French is not required.
* Nice to have Advanced Excel skills (V-look ups, pivot tables, etc) and Workday.
* 2 rounds of Interview with 1 onsite.

Overview: The Human Resources Department within *** is looking for a Junior HR Generalist to support the *** Montreal Global Center HR team. In this role, the individual will support managers and employees across multiple business lines within Canada.

We offer:
• To work with some of the best professionals in the business - for a firm that values individual intellect as much as teamwork.
• State-of-the-art offices that are designed to maximize collaboration
• Enriching challenges that provide opportunity for constant learning and advancement
• An environment which is leveraging technology to its highest potential
The Role:
This role is a unique opportunity to become part of a team of Human Resources professionals dedicated to providing client support for initiatives that impact the short- and long-term strategy for the Calgary Office and local Business Units. This individual will have exposure to all areas of HR as well as all levels of management within the business. The ability to interact remotely with clients, HR teams in all locations and handle high volumes of work will be critical for success in this role.

General Responsibilities:
Actively work with business leaders and employees to support the day-to-day needs including:
• Ensure proper support in all steps of the employee life cycle from onboarding to termination
• Provide support and smooth management of the HR processes such as performance evaluation and compensation/promotion, fostering a two-way communication with management and functional HR Coverage colleagues
• Manage employee relations issues, including partnering with Employee Relations and/or Employment Law
• Advise clients on the resolution of employee relations and performance management issues, provide coaching, counseling, and conflict resolution with the help of a senior HR BP
• Partner with multiple HR functions such as Recruiting, Learning and Development, Diversity, Compensation, and Reporting, HR Operations and other Coverage teams on various initiatives.
• Ensure we are creating and maintaining consistent policies across the organization and working with appropriate partners when adjustments need to be made
• Advise and coach management on review of underperformers and development plans with the help of a senior HR BP.
• Manage and coordinate international transfers into and out of Canada
• Answering employee questions on HR policies and processes
• Managing the ergonomics request process
• Managing maternity, paternity, parental leaves
• Update HR system with transactions (Workday)
• Setting up and managing non-technical HR-related training

Required Skills:
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Law or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of HR Generalist experience (experience in client management & employee relations)
• A strong client focus with outstanding judgement, critical thinking, and analytical skills
• Team-oriented with strong influencing skills and demonstrated ability or aptitude for team leadership
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and in French
• The ability to deal with the uncertainties of an evolving, dynamic organization
• Must be proactive with the enthusiasm to share new ideas and create solutions for HR initiatives and client challenges
• Capability to manage difficult conversations and stressful situations

Desired Skills:
• Financial Services or Technology Industry experience
• Advanced Excel skills (V-look ups, pivot tables, etc)
• HR Systems: Experience using Workday

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Banking and Financial Services

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