EY Looking for Junior HR Generalist – 12 month Contract at Toronto, ON Full Time

The Opportunity

The Junior HR Generalist (known internally as a Junior Talent Consultant) acts as the first point of contact for employees and leaders in select practices within EY’s fastest growing service line, Consulting. The successful candidate will possess deep understanding of the business needs and strategy of the practice/area; understand how to translate these needs into relevant talent initiatives and work to ensure successful implementation of key, high-touch people processes and initiatives, aligned with the business strategies.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Partners and communicates extensively with business leaders to design and deliver talent initiatives; provides coaching and guidance to support the firm’s strategic talent agenda
• In coordination with members of the Consulting Talent team, helps execute major talent processes including compensation planning, performance management, talent development, onboarding / integration, workforce planning, employee engagement and DE&I strategies across competency or practice area
• Serves as the first point of contact on employee relations issues; manages/handles issues as appropriate (communicating with the Talent Team and practice leadership); escalates issues, as needed
• Provides coaching to all leaders on managing employee issues that may arise
• Coordinates with Learning & Development consultants on program implementation
• Coordinates with Talent Acquisition team to ensure the hiring of candidates to support the firm’s strategic growth agenda
• Coordinates with Talent Shared Services staff to ensure proper handling of administrative issues and needs.
• Supports regular talent reporting for the Consulting practice including headcount, attrition, DE&I to support talent strategies.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Ability to manage multiple priorities; thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Strong business acumen; understands the professional services industry
• Relationship-building skills
• Experience and understanding of employment legislation
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to operate effectively and independently in a new environment; using good judgement and experience to support decision-making

To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years relevant experience in an HR Role
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint knowledge to present data and reports to senior leaders

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

Diversity and Inclusion at EY

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. From our actions to combat systemic racism and our advocacy for the LGBT+ community to our innovative Neurodiversity Centre of Excellence and Accessibility initiatives, we welcome and embrace the diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds and perspectives that make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.