HR Specialist

SGS Consulting; California City (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting in Canada is seeking an HR Generalist to develop and implement policies that align with federal and provincial laws in English and French. You will guide regulatory compliance, employee relations, and HR best practices, while supporting key programs like Pay Equity and AODA.

Collaborate with Payroll, Legal, and US HRBPs, use Workday for HRIS, and assist with HR aspects of mergers and acquisitions in Canada. Bilingual English/French is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any field and 5-7+ years of HR generalist experience, preferably in a compliance-heavy role.
• Bilingual in English and French (written and verbal).
• Strong knowledge of Canadian labor laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Experience and knowledge of Google Suite or willingness to learn.
• Experience with HRIS systems (Workday preferred).
• HR certification (CPHR/ORHRI) is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and update HR policies and procedures in compliance with Canadian federal and provincial laws (English & French).
• Provide guidance on regulatory compliance, employee relations, and HR best practices.
• Support and manage compliance programs including: Pay Equity (Quebec, Ontario, BC), AODA, Federal Contractor Program, Francisation Program (Quebec).
• Conduct investigations, performance improvement planning, and conflict resolution.
• Collaborate with Payroll, Legal, and US-based HRBPs.
• Utilize Workday for HRIS and documentation processes.
• Assist with HR support during mergers and acquisitions in Canada.

Skills

Highly organized

Strong communication

Independent working

Problem solving

Compliance driven

Education

Bachelor's degree + 5-7+ years HR experience

Bilingual English/French

Knowledge of Canadian labor laws

Google Suite experience

HRIS/Workday experience

Tools

Workday

Google Suite

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and update HR policies and procedures in compliance with Canadian federal and provincial laws (English &; French).
• Provide guidance on regulatory compliance, employee relations, and HR best practices.
• Support and manage compliance programs including:
• Pay Equity (Quebec, Ontario, BC)
• Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
• Federal Contractor Program
• Francisation Program (Quebec)
• Conduct investigations, performance improvement planning, and conflict resolution.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Payroll, Legal, and US-based HRBPs.
• Utilize Workday for HRIS and documentation processes.
• Assist with HR support during mergers and acquisitions in Canada.
• Develop, implement, and update HR policies and procedures in compliance with Canadian federal and provincial laws (English &; French).
• Provide guidance on regulatory compliance, employee relations, and HR best practices.
• Support and manage compliance programs including:
• Pay Equity (Quebec, Ontario, BC)
• Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
• Federal Contractor Program
• Francisation Program (Quebec)
• Conduct investigations, performance improvement planning, and conflict resolution.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Payroll, Legal, and US-based HRBPs.
• Utilize Workday for HRIS and documentation processes.
• Assist with HR support during mergers and acquisitions in Canada.

Skills:

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Customer-focused with a proactive problem-solving mindset.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Customer-focused with a proactive problem-solving mindset.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in any field and 5-7+ years of HR generalist experience, preferably in a compliance-heavy role.
• Bilingual in English and French (written and verbal).
• Strong knowledge of Canadian labor laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Experience and knowledge of Google Suite or willingness to learn.
• Experience with HRIS systems (Workday preferred).
• HR certification (CPHR/ORHRI) is a plus, but not required.
• Bachelor's degree in any field and 5-7+ years of HR generalist experience, preferably in a compliance-heavy role.
• Bilingual in English and French (written and verbal).
• Strong knowledge of Canadian labor laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Experience and knowledge of Google Suite or willingness to learn.