Human Resources Generalist

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Located in Ottawa, ON

Salary: $70,000 to $80,000

Our client, a well-established supplier within the construction industry, is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join a family-owned organization known for its supportive and collaborative culture. The successful candidate will be given the autonomy to take ownership of key HR initiatives, contribute to organizational growth, and play an integral role in supporting employees and leadership across the business.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Employee Relations & HR Administration

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee relations matters, performance management, attendance management, workplace accommodations, and workplace investigations.
• Maintain employee records and HR documentation while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and company policies.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and programs.
• Assist management with workforce planning, employee engagement, retention strategies, and organizational development initiatives.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Manage full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, interviewing, reference checks, offers of employment, and onboarding.
• Coordinate employee training, development programs, performance reviews, and certification tracking.

Payroll & Benefits Administration

• Process weekly payroll for Ontario and Quebec employees (approx. 50 employees total) under the supervision of the Controller.
• Administer employee benefits, RRSP programs, enrollments, terminations, and employee inquiries.
• Submit weekly RRSP contributions and reporting to the Controller.
• Present monthly benefits premium analysis to support cost and deduction reviews.

Compliance & Workplace Safety

• Support health and safety programs, incident reporting, return-to-work initiatives, and regulatory compliance.
• Submit monthly WSIB premiums and reports to the Controller.
• Prepare annual EHT and WSIB returns under the supervision of the Controller.
• Liaise with the Carpenter's Union, CCQ, CNESST, and other regulatory bodies as required.

Required Qualifications, Skills & Competencies

• Diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation is considered an asset
• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in a construction, manufacturing, industrial, or skilled trades environment
• Fluently bilingual English / French with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong knowledge of Ontario employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Working knowledge of Quebec employment legislation and experience supporting Quebec-based employees is strongly preferred
• Experience with CCQ and CNESST is strongly preferred
• Experience working in a unionized construction or skilled trades environment considered a strong asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with all levels of the organization

Benefits and perks:

• Health and dental benefits after probation
• RRSP Match
• Room for growth both professionally and financially
• Excellent opportunity to learn the many different facets and challenges of HR
• Centrally located with free parking
• Casual atmosphere
• Flexible schedule
• Year end performance bonus

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday – 8:00am to 4:30pm (end at 3:30pm on Fridays).

Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000 per year, depending on experience.

If you are interested and believe you meet the specified qualifications, please reply to this ad with your Resume.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Express Employment Professionals; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our recruitment process may use AI-enabled tools to screen applications based on job-related keywords and minimum qualifications. All hiring decisions, including determining which candidates advance in the process, are made by a human reviewer.

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