Human Resources Generalist - #438037

Job Description

Scope of the position:

The HR Generalist is responsible for providing HR support to our Mississauga Corporate office. This includes assisting in the development, coordination, facilitation, implementation and maintenance of Corporate and field HR initiatives. In additional, the HR Generalist provides back-up assistance and support to HR team and work with a national focus to ensure alignment and successful implementation of programs and processes.

Key Activities

The key activities for this position will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Manage the employee lifecycle events for Corporate employees (new hires, transfers, changes, exit interviews, leaves of absence and terminations), advising payroll of changes and updating documents and procedures as required
• Provide support, advice and guidance to managers on a broad spectrum of human resources related matters including but not limited to employee relations, performance management, employee engagement, benefits and absenteeism management
• First point of contact for employees and people managers with regards to HR policies, disability management, benefits, leaves of absence, procedures/programs and Fusion HCM inquiries.
• Conduct an engaging on-boarding orientation session, ensuring all orientation paperwork has been completed and received for compliance/audits, providing Health & Safety training and updating documents and procedures as required
• Run monthly reports and provide ad hoc reports as required
• Draft various correspondences and letters
• Manage the summer student program under the general direction of Director, HR Operations
• Manage change assessments, lawyer requests and prepare materials for internal audits
• Track Corporate employees on work permits, ensuring their documents are current and managers are informed of expiry dates
• Manage and execute various Corporate and National HR programs. These programs include, but not limited to:
• Annual Corporate Support Survey and provide analysis to departmental leaders for developing action plans to meet organizational goals and business initiatives
• Streamline processes and increase administrative efficiencies
• Maintain employee files for Corporate employees (new hires, transfers, changes, departures)
• Conduct Maternity/Parental leave meeting with employee regarding process
• Generate top 3 ideas / biggest improvement report from the feedback received during the annual performance review process
• Performance management program - tracking year end reviews for completion
• Support miscellaneous Labour Relations assignments as required
• Maintenance of all People policies, including updates to naming conventions and format changes
• Coordinate, organize and schedule the review of People policies as per requirements
• Maintain the People SharePoint site
• Support Employee Recognition programs including administration of the annual Long Service Awards program, Employee Engagement survey, and Employee Appreciation events
• Act as a key member of the planning committee for Chartwell’s annual conferences
• Draft and distribute company-wide communications relating to Corporate and National HR Programs
  
  

Other

• Collaborate with all areas of the People team (Recruitment, HR/LR, Benefits & Compensation, Health & Safety, Learning & Development) and other departments (Payroll, Finances, Operations) to drive HR strategies and results
• Participate in special projects as required.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Experience:

• 3 - 4 years of HR Generalist experience
  
  
  

Education:

• Post-secondary certificate or diploma in Business or Human Resources
• CHRP designation is an asset
  
  
  

Skills & Abilities:

• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and e-mail required
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to adapt to and learn fast new software
• Ability to plan, organize and multi-task
• Customer service excellence orientation
• Effective oral and written communication
• Ability to develop and maintain effective interpersonal relationships
• Able to take initiative and work independently
• Tact, judgment, adaptable and reliable
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
  
  
  

Special Requirements

• Compliance with Chartwell’s Criminal Background Check policy.
  
  
  

About Us

At Chartwell, we’re all about Making People’s Lives BETTER: the lives of our residents and their families, and the lives of our employees. Join an exceptional group of diverse, inspiring, and caring people who are empowered to provide personalized, human experiences for our residents and staff through the connections they make every day within our communities.

Chartwell’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity is a commitment to hiring people whose skills and abilities contribute the most to the success of the organization and who reflect the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from a wide range of qualified candidates, including people with disabilities. If you have questions or require assistance with the application process, please email [email protected] or call 1-888-663-6448.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.