Bilingual Human Resources Specialist
Contract Duration: 13 months, from October 2024 to November 2025
Employment Type: Temporary, Full-time
Location: Toronto or Montreal
Core Values:
- Teamwork: We value collaboration and openness, respecting the ideas and expectations of colleagues, clients, and partners, with a strong commitment to mutual support.
- Professionalism: We strive for excellence, approaching challenges methodically, efficiently, and with integrity.
- Beyond Expectations: We exceed our responsibilities to customers, colleagues, society, and the environment.
Job Description: The Human Resources Specialist will report to the HR Director based in the Toronto office. The role involves acting as a general business partner, providing expert guidance and support in HR management to both managers and employees. The position requires handling multiple deadlines and adapting to changing priorities in a high-volume environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide HR expertise and support to managers and employees across Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, and British Columbia.
- Advise on performance management processes, including reviews, goal setting, and development plans.
- Address employee relations issues such as conflict resolution, investigations, and disciplinary actions.
- Oversee the entire recruitment cycle, from job postings to onboarding, for positions in the assigned regions.
- Coordinate onboarding activities and conduct orientation for new hires.
- Maintain and update HR systems, including HRIS, Employee Portal, and employee records.
- Ensure compliance with employment standards, Pay Equity, AODA, and IRCC regulations.
- Participate in HR projects, including data analysis, compliance tracking, and organizational chart maintenance.
- Foster a positive, supportive, and client-focused team environment.
- Translate documents, announcements, job postings, and other correspondence as needed.
Position Requirements:
- A university degree in Human Resources Management or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least 3 years of experience in a Human Resources role, with a strong preference for experience in recruitment, onboarding/orientation, training, job evaluation, and employee relations.
- Fluent in English and French (both oral and written).
- Experience with pay equity processes and CNESST (Maintenance).
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in a high-pressure environment.
- Strong judgment, initiative, and interpersonal skills.
- A continuous improvement mindset with a willingness to drive change.
- Flexible, adaptable, and resilient.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
- Excellent tact, diplomacy, and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Strong technical and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, including Employment Standards Acts and the AODA.
- Proficient in MS Office, HRIS, and other related software.
