Senior HR Generalist

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior HR Generalist to lead and support the full spectrum of human resources functions. The ideal candidate is a strategic and hands-on professional who brings deep knowledge of US & CANADA HR compliance, talent management, performance, and employee relations. You will play a critical role in aligning HR practices with our business goals while building a high-performance, compliant, and engaged workforce.

Key Responsibilities:

* Manage full-cycle recruitment and lead hiring strategy with department heads.

* Maintain and optimize ATS and candidate experience.

* Oversee onboarding processes to ensure smooth new hire integration.

* Develop, maintain, and enforce HR policies in compliance with federal and provincial labor laws.

* Ensure compliance in areas such as ESA, OHSA, AODA, and workplace investigations.

* Advise leadership on legal and ethical risk mitigation.

* Administer payroll and oversee benefit enrollment processes.

* Support compensation benchmarking and pay equity reviews.

* Maintain leave records (PTO, sick leave, maternity, etc.).

* Lead annual performance review cycles, coaching leaders through processes.

* Implement goal-setting frameworks (OKRs, KPIs).

* Drive improvement plans and recognition programs.

* Mediate employee conflicts and resolve grievances.

* Lead engagement surveys and DEI initiatives.

* Monitor morale and recommend culture-building strategies.

* Coordinate training sessions and compliance certifications.

* Identify leadership and employee development needs.

* Partner with vendors and manage LMS (if available).

* Maintain employee records in HRIS (e.g., BambooHR, ADP, UKG).

* Create reports on turnover, diversity, headcount, performance trends.

* Ensure data privacy and document retention compliance.

* Participate in organizational planning and restructuring.

* Support headcount forecasting and workforce modeling.

* Assist with succession planning and internal mobility mapping.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (CHRP/CPHR designation preferred).

* 5+ years of progressive HR experience across multiple functions.

* In-depth knowledge of US and CANADA labor law (ESA, OHSA, Human Rights Code, etc.).

* Proficient with HRIS systems, payroll platforms (ADP), and Microsoft Office Suite.

* Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.

* Strong organizational and project management abilities.

Preferred Competencies:

* Experience in a high-growth or multi-site organization.

* Familiarity with HR audits, policy drafting, and change management.

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