Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources Generalist – Urbacon

About Us

As a full-service design, construction, and real estate development firm, Urbacon is active in a variety of markets, providing a broad range of expertise.

Urbacon was founded in 1984 with one goal in mind – to bring a new standard of quality, integrity, and honesty to construction and project management. Since then, our clients have come to rely on us to manage everything from large-scale design-build projects to exceptional commercial interiors, from the installation of mission-critical power and technology management systems to complex data-centre facilities that meet exacting criteria. We have built and maintained a solid reputation for construction and project management excellence across Canada.

Role Objectives

The Human Resources Generalist plays a key role in supporting core HR operations across the employee lifecycle and is responsible for supporting day-to-day HR operations. This position ensures compliance with company policies, employment laws and legislation, drives efficient HR processes and contributes to a positive and engaged workplace culture. This role requires a highly organized, resourceful problem-solver with a strong judgment, attention to detail, proactive, solutions-oriented mindset, with a passion for people.

Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition and Onboarding

• Manage full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, candidate sourcing and interview coordination and agency liaison
• Lead onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring a seamless employee experience
• Coordinate and support new hire onboarding agenda and training schedules and orientation programs
• Ensure all employee documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant

Employee Experience and HR Operations

• Act as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries (benefits, policies, time off, etc.)
• Maintain, update and manage the HRIS, ensuring data integrity and accuracy
• Support employee relations matters, including documentation and issue resolution
• Assist in the Performance Management Process, ensuring completion by all employees and managers
• Partner closely with Payroll & Finance team to ensure accurate employee data, reporting and payroll processing
• Manage employee anniversary recognitions
• Maintain and update the Employee Handbook and HR Policies
• Support employee engagement initiatives and events

Health and Safety

• Actively participant in the JHSC (First Aid training provided – if not already certified)
• Ensure completion and tracking of mandatory Health and Safety training
• Maintain all pertinent information from Employee Accident/Incident and Investigations
• Support and manage AODA compliance initiatives and action planning Benefits Administration
• Administer employee benefits and RRSP programs, including enrollments and updates
• Manage benefits portal and liaise with providers, and benefits broker
• Process monthly reconciliations, benefits updates and support annual reporting requirements

General HR Administration

• Supports day-to-day HR operations and administrative activities
• Coordinate internal events, such as training sessions, seminars, team initiatives and lunch & learns
• Prepare and draft employee communications, correspondence, letters and documentation
• Maintain organized and compliant employee records, as well as general administrative duties including filing reporting

Candidate Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience
• Post secondary education in Human Resources, or related field
• Previous experience with BambooHR (or another HRIS) would be an asset
• Advance Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, Publisher)

Skills

• High level of discretion and confidentiality
• Strong analytical thinking, problem solving capacity and excellent judgement
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Adaptability and ability to communicate effectively with other employees and external service representatives (verbal and written)
• Flexible, adaptable and responsive to change with strong ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment with cross-functional exposure

Location & Commitments

• Urbacon Head Office – 750 Lakeshore Blvd East – 5 days a week

Urbacon is an equal opportunity employer committed to abiding by all equal opportunity employment standards.

Urbacon is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all candidates for their interest in Urbacon, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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