HR Specialist

SGS Consulting; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to develop, implement, and update policies ensuring compliance with Canadian federal and provincial laws (English & French). You will advise on regulatory compliance, employee relations, and HR best practices across North America.

The role supports and manages compliance programs (Pay Equity, AODA, Federal Contractor Program, francisation) and collaborates with Payroll, Legal, and US-based HRBPs, using Workday for HRIS and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5–7+ years HR generalist experience in a compliance-focused role.
• Fluency in English and French (written and verbal).
• Strong knowledge of Canadian labor laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Experience with Google Workspace and HRIS (Workday) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and update HR policies in line with applicable laws.
• Provide guidance on regulatory compliance and employee relations.
• Support Pay Equity, AODA, and francisation programs; Ontario/Quebec/BC compliance.
• Conduct investigations, performance improvement planning, and conflict resolution.
• Collaborate with Payroll, Legal, and US HRBPs; use Workday for HRIS.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Independent worker

Customer focus

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

HR certification (CPHR/ORHRI)

Bilingual English/French

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, preferable 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, preferable 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.