HR Generalist

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We are looking for a dedicated and passionate HR Generalist to join our team! The successful candidate will provide guidance on human resources operational issues, employment law, and designs, implements and supports a variety of human resource programs including general HR program/policy development, administration, and compliance, employee hiring, onboarding, termination, and records maintenance, communications, and HR related training or other special projects to cover the following provinces Ontario, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

What are your responsibilities as an HR Generalist?

• Perform various human resources duties in areas such as recruiting, employment, compensation, benefits, training, employee relations, or other special projects.
• Provide guidance on human resources operational issues, employment law, and develop new programs and initiatives to meet management needs.
• Partner with management teams to facilitate the delivery of HR services.
• Serve as contact for employees and answer questions regarding HR policies and procedures.
• Support talent acquisition and/or onboarding functions and processes as needed. Assist in recruitment process steps such as sourcing, scheduling, employee selection, background checking, offer generation, onboarding, and record retention.
• Support employee relations function and processes. Investigate employee complaints, facilitate actions to resolve employee issues and/or escalate them to the next level as appropriate, and ensure accurate and timely resolution and documentation of concerns or issues.
• Assist in management of leaves of absence, workers compensation cases and unemployment claims, and support other HR processes such as benefits enrollment, performance appraisals, and merit.
• Conduct investigations and ensure appropriate resolution in accordance with provincial legislation and company policies.
• Create reports and evaluate results to make recommendations on new approaches, policies, procedures, and continuous processes.
• Ensure employee data integrity and confidentiality.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Job Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or related field.
• Valid Ontario driver's license required
• Reliable transportation to travel across Ontario, Ottawa to Windsor
• 3+ years of related human resources experience.
• Knowledge of Workday (HCM) is considered a strong asset.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) or Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR).
• Bi-lingual capability (English/French) is an asset.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of provincial legislation including (but not limited to) theEmployment Standards Act,Human Rights Code,Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, andOccupational Health & Safety Act. Knowledge of provincial legislation in other provinces such as Nova Scotia and/or New Brunswick is considered a strong asset.
• Must be able to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, with different stakeholders in the organization.
• Knowledge of Canadian payroll principles is preferred.
• Strong problem solving, mediation and resolution skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• This position requires sitting and typing for long periods of time.
• Must have the ability to work under conditions of frequent interruptions and be attentive to details.
• Must be able and willing to travel up to 50% of the time.
• This position is a hybrid position (3 days in the office, per week).

Take on the challenge and don’t wait any longer! Apply now!

Salary starts at 65,000$ per year, and is evaluated on experience.

LKQ Canada is an inclusive and accessible employer, committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment & selection process, and a workplace that embraces diversity & inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, veterans, newcomers & members of sexual minority groups. LKQ will work with applicants requesting accommodation during the hiring process.

Join us for an exciting career journey with positive, driven individuals.