Contract HR Generalist
About The Position
Ready to launch your HR career in a role where no two days are the same? This is a fantastic opportunity to build broad, hands-on experience as an HR Generalist supporting employees, managers, and HR programs across North America. You’ll get exposure to recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, HR data, reporting, immigration support, and day-to-day HR operations in a fast-moving, collaborative environment. This role is ideal if you are looking to launch to the next level in your HR career and if you are curious, tech-savvy, and excited to learn. You’ll be a trusted first point of contact for employees, help keep key HR processes running smoothly, and gain real-world experience across the full employee lifecycle while benefiting from the mentorship of an experienced and engaged team of HR professionals. If you enjoy solving problems, supporting people, learning new systems, and seeing how HR connects to the business, this role will give you a strong foundation for a meaningful career in Human Resources.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field.
- Up to two years of related HR experience, including internships, co-op programs, or campus HR experience.
- Interest in HR systems, payroll, data management, reporting, and process improvement.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with employees and managers at all levels.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Copilot.
- Strong attention to detail and an analytical mindset.
- Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.
- Service-oriented approach with a proactive and collaborative work style.
Responsibilities
- Support the full recruitment lifecycle, including candidate screening, interview coordination, and offer preparation.
- Partner with hiring managers, Talent Acquisition, and HR Business Partners to deliver a positive candidate experience.
- Coordinate background checks, onboarding activities, orientation sessions, and new hire communications.
- Serve as a first point of contact for employee questions regarding HR policies, benefits, systems, and programs.
- Support employee engagement initiatives and site-wide programs that foster an inclusive workplace culture.
- Administer and track regional programs, including Tuition Reimbursement and Mentorship programs.
- Partner with external legal counsel and internal stakeholders to coordinate immigration and visa processes.
- Maintain employee records across HRIS, payroll, and related systems.
- Support employee lifecycle transactions while ensuring data accuracy and compliance.
- Conduct regular audits and data validation activities.
- Assist with implementation activities related to Croda's Global HRIS system.
- Troubleshoot HR data issues and provide system support.
- Prepare standard and ad hoc HR reports, including headcount, turnover, and organizational reporting.
- Analyze HR data and trends to support decision-making and reporting needs.
- Develop clear summaries and insights for HR leadership and business stakeholders.
- Assist with HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain HR communication platforms, resources, and documentation.
- Provide administrative and operational HR support as needed.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Mentorship of an experienced and engaged team of HR professionals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
