Human Resources Generalist

CIEE•Canada, ON, CA, ON

7d•Remote

About The Position

CIEE is hiring an HR Generalist, HRIS & Compensation, to support a broad range of HR programs and day-to-day needs. The role focuses on HRIS data integrity, reporting and analysis, compensation administration, sales incentive programs, and employee support related to HR systems, payroll, compensation, and general HR matters. The position requires strong analytical and systems skills, accuracy, discretion, and the ability to manage detailed, deadline-driven processes independently while balancing multiple priorities. The role supports the payroll and benefits team during high-volume periods, including Open Enrollment, fiscal year-end assessments, annual merit increases, and seasonal employee onboarding and offboarding. The role reports to the Director of HRIS and Strategic Projects and is remote in the USA or Canada.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
Minimum of 4 years of progressive HR experience.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
Strong HRIS administration and employee data management skills.
Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, XLOOKUP or similar lookup functions, PivotTables, data validation, reconciliation, and analysis of large datasets.
Ability to manage recurring processes, competing priorities, and deadlines independently.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Solid understanding of core HR functions, compensation, and benefits.
Ability to manage confidential matters professionally.
Results-driven, people-oriented, and adaptable in fast-paced environments.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a multinational or globally focused organization.
ADP Workforce Now payroll experience.

Responsibilities

Manage ongoing HRIS data audits, identify and resolve discrepancies, and maintain accurate employee, compensation, payroll, and organizational data.
Produce recurring and ad hoc HR reporting and analysis.
Support compensation programs, including salary administration, compensation changes, annual compensation processes, analysis, and reporting.
Support administration of sales incentive programs, including employee assignments, plan documentation, letters, reporting, payout files, and ongoing plan maintenance.
Serve as a resource for employees and managers on HR systems, payroll, compensation, and general HR questions.
Handle employee, payroll, and compensation information accurately, discreetly, and confidentially.
Document and maintain standard operating procedures, recurring-process calendars, controls, and backup plans.
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of employee records and organizational management changes.
Support the payroll and benefits team during high-volume periods, including Open Enrollment, fiscal year-end assessments, annual merit increases, and seasonal employee onboarding and offboarding.

Benefits

Paid time off and parental leave.
Gym reimbursement program.
Employee Assistance Program.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Six floating Fridays, based on eligibility rules.
CIEE program discounts.
403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution.
Life, travel, medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account for medical and dependent expenses.
Voluntary benefits including identity theft protection, pet insurance, accident insurance, and critical illness insurance.