Human Resources Generalist

Grainger Businesses • Markham, ON

70d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Human Resource Generalist is responsible for understanding key business and people strategies, practices and processes and making recommendations to ensure we create a productive environment that delivers top diverse talent at the right time to deliver results. This role also creates, supports and helps to deploy HR processes that are aligned to the business and HR teams’ goals and objectives. This role primarily partners with the HR Managers, the broader HR leadership team, the HR COEs (Centers of Excellence) and will partner at times with aligned business units. Also accountable for key projects related to the people strategy and enabling desired talent outcomes through HR reporting and metrics management, supporting deployments, and support of key HR processes (performance management, succession planning, engagement action planning, etc.). This centralized resource supports key HR programs and procedures, ensuring smooth and efficient business operations.

Requirements

• A degree or diploma in Human Resources, related field or equivalent experience (min 3-5 years’ experience).
• Working knowledge of Human Resource disciplines, including staffing, employee development, compensation, benefits, employee relations, management practices, health, safety and worker’s compensation.
• Strong knowledge of provincial employment legislation.
• Demonstrated experience in providing proactive solutions to human resource.
• Ability to analyze and diagnose problems, develops alternative solutions, and recommend and implement an effective course of action.
• Exercise good judgment in dealing with highly sensitive and confidential.
• Ability to influence and build relationships both within and outside the organization with all levels.
• Communicate effectively in one-on-one and small group settings, and foster an open, honest and trusting environment.
• Proficiency in systems, Excel, Word, PDF and other Microsoft Office software; SAP or other similar HRIS systems.
• Effective verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal.
• Proven track record in planning, leading and implementing HR initiatives.
• Strong critical thinking skills and demonstrated ability to challenge the status quo.
• Proven Project Management skills and proficient MS OFFICE suite software skills, including strong proficiency in MS Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple time sensitive priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to travel to various locations. Average 3-4 trips per year.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in a multi-location environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provides people insights through the consolidation of metrics across various systems and tools to help tell a comprehensive story of the team member life cycle. Leverages the data to make recommendations around action steps to take within the business or within HR.
• Identify and implement solutions to close business gaps and create a competitive advantage (examples: assist with implementing workforce plans, initiatives, and solutions that drive positive employee, engagement, leadership onboarding, support growth and drive business results).
• Partners with HR Managers to support the business, create people plans and implement Human Resources policies, procedures and programs, which support the overall business.
• Supports the HR Coordinator with the annual review of HR policies & procedures. monitors, researches, recommends and deploys required changes.
• Works with a Continuous Improvement mindset and identifies ways to streamline HR processes and procedures and implements those improvements to increase productivity within the organization.
• Demonstrate Change Leadership within the business and HR team by reinforcing critical behaviors to sustain change through effective communication.
• Assist in the creation and support of programs that foster the desired organization Assist with the organization and coordination of team-related events.
• Partners with Team Member Experience specialists to provide guidance and coaching to leaders on how to best handle employee relations matters.
• Provide support and coaching to the people leaders on HR matters such as performance management, recruitment and selection, development opportunities, and employee relations.
• Maintain a well- rounded understanding of relevant provincial employment legislation to provide appropriate counsel to managers as required.
• Assist leaders in identifying high potential talent and preparing development plans and opportunities for growth.
• Developing and distributing pertinent HR communications, including Workshops and Presentations, as required.
• Build a trusting and respectful relationship with business leaders and team members to gather feedback and identify strengths and opportunities for improvement.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and up to 12 company holidays per year (dependent on home province)
• Life insurance coverage, including spousal and dependent life insurance.
• Employee Family Assistance Program to help team members with physical, emotional, mental, financial and other concerns
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan & Defined Contribution Pension Plan to help you save for your financial future
• Educational & Professional Membership Fee Assistance program
• Employee discounts, team member perks and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree