Human resources generalist

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• Human resources management/personnel administration, general
• Human resources management and services, other

Work setting

• Manufacture
• Mechanical and service company
• Industrial setting

Tasks

• Coordinate the activities of the HR department in order to ensure they meet the organization's goals
• Motivate staff
• Plan, develop, implement and evaluate human resources policies and programs
• Review HR projects to assure compliance with laws and regulations
• Advise managers and employees on the interpretation of human resources policies, benefit programs and collective agreements
• Mediate labour disputes and grievances
• Oversee the classification and rating of occupations
• Plan, develop and implement recruitment strategies
• Research and prepare occupational classifications, job descriptions and salary scales
• Administer benefit employment equity and other human resources programs
• Manage training and development strategies
• Research employee benefits and health and safety practices and recommend changes
• Advise senior management
• Respond to employee questions and complaints
• Advise managers and employees on staffing policies and procedures
• Propose improvements to methods, systems and procedures
• Train or assist in the training of other workers
• Tender contracts
• Screen job applicants
• Review programs and policies to ensure conformance with regulations
• Recommend personnel actions
• Recommend personnel actions such as hiring and promotions
• Provide information to workers and managers/employers on methods to reduce the risk of injury or illness
• Provide advice to senior managers and officials
• Project management
• Participate in staff meetings, educational conferences and workshops
• Manage personnel information database
• Maintain records and statistics
• Inspect workplaces for safety or health hazards
• Inform employees about payroll matters and benefit plans
• Disseminate health and safety information
• Develop and implement health and safety plans
• Determine staffing requirements
• Determine and establish office procedures and routines
• Contact potential applicants to arrange interviews
• Conduct performance evaluations and appraisals
• Arrange for in house and external staff training
• Identify current and prospective staffing requirements
• Advise job applicants on employment requirements and terms and conditions of employment
• Notify applicants of results of selection process and prepare job offers
• Conduct market surveys
• Keep logs and maintain records
• Identify human resources requirements
• Human resource planning and development
• Collect and screen applicants
• Direct committees and working groups working on projects and programs
• Hire and train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
• Review HR directives to assure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations
• Recruit staff
• Recommend measures to improve work methods
• Participate in recruitment events
• Identify workers' training needs
• Coordinate projects and programs

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic scheduler
• Human resources software
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• Electronic mail
• Internet

Industrial processes and biological studies

• Industrial health and safety

Area of work experience

• Strategic planning
• Policy development
• Project coordination

Specialization or experience

• Employee engagement

Area of specialization

• Human resources
• Compensation and benefits
• Human resource management

Transportation/travel information

• Travel expenses not paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Values and ethics
• Ability to multitask
• Accountability
• Efficiency

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Employment terms options

• Day

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Wellness program

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)
• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)