human resources generalist

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Consulting firm
• Financial management/services
• Business services

Budgetary responsibility

• $1,500,001 - $4,000,000

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Administer staff consultation and grievance procedures
• Assign projects to subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labour relations and employee relations
• Coordinate the activities of the HR department in order to ensure they meet the organization’s goals
• Evaluate daily operations
• Plan, develop, implement and evaluate human resources policies and programs
• Train staff
• Advise managers and employees on the interpretation of human resources policies, benefit programs and collective agreements
• Establish and implement policies and procedures
• Plan, develop and implement recruitment strategies
• Research and prepare occupational classifications, job descriptions and salary scales
• Co-ordinate employee performance and appraisal programs
• Research employee benefits and health and safety practices and recommend changes
• Respond to employee questions and complaints
• Hire, train and supervise staff
• Liaise with management, union officials and HR consultants
• Organize staff consultation and grievance procedures
• Recruit and hire staff
• Conduct performance reviews
• Propose improvements to methods, systems and procedures

Supervision

• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Microsoft Visio
• Workday
• Human resources software
• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• Electronic mail
• Internet

Area of specialization

• Human resources
• Compensation and benefits
• Wage analysis

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large workload
• Large caseload

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Values and ethics
• Ability to multitask
• Accountability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits