Woodgrove Technology Inc. Looking for HR Generalist at North York, ON Full Time

About Us

We are a leading provider of energy efficient, cutting edge equipment, instrumentation, and process control systems to the global mining industry. With companies in Brazil, Chile and South Africa, Woodgrove has built a reputation based on quality, performance and safety. The company is entrepreneurial, dynamic and our team are driven to succeed. We are looking for likeminded individuals that want to be part of a transformational business.

Role Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, results and performance driven full time HR Generalist to join our growing team! Performing a variety of administrative tasks and supporting our company’s senior-level managers. Providing technical assistance in HR related services. The HR Generalist will be based in the Toronto office. This role will appeal to someone looking to grow their career in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment. The HR Generalist will be responsible for the full-cycle recruitment process, from creating and posting job ads to onboarding. In addition, they will work with the HR team and Global HR Head to develop and execute employee engagement, training and development, compensation, labour relations, performance management, and health and safety programs. They will also work on a variety of coordination tasks, such as updating employee records, preparing contracts, and developing culturally and legally compliant policies and procedures. This position also entails a number of Executive Assistant tasks.

Essential Responsibilities

Human Resources

• Handle confidential information and documents ensuring they remain secure, confidential, and discreet
• Maintaining employee records, document control, scanning (includingelectronic and paper records ensuring information is organized and easily accessible)
• Follow up with employees to ensure all documents are properly saved on the server or HRIS
• Ensure the full-cycle recruitment process is aligned with company policies and procedures; including preparing job descriptions, sourcing candidates, compiling resumes from job boards, screening and phone-pre-screening, coordinating interviews and reference checks, and finalizing offer documents
• Perform new employees on boarding/off boarding procedures
• Liaise and coordinate with recruitment agencies
• Conduct exit interviews and prepare termination documents
• Conduct research and prepare presentations or reports as assigned
• Commitment to efficiency a willingness to seek best practices in running the office
• Able to troubleshoot challenges as they arise
• Assist with total compensation strategy; employee benefits, bonuses, and total rewards
• Assist with leaves of absences, vacation, and overtime administration
• Communicate with public services when needed
• Reinforce the company policies, rules, and procedures to ensure employees’ safety
• Oversee employee labour laws and regulations to assure compliance
• Recommend and develop employee relations practices to foster a positive employer-employee relationship
• Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource federal, provincial and city requirements and, conducting investigations
• Arrange seminars, workshops, and conferences
• Respond to general employee inquiries
• Manage employee relations, be the primary contact for employee related questions and concerns about policies, workplace culture, etc.
• Administer and participate in performance management program, including the performance review process
• Work with IT to organize and record employee IT items
• Assist with the development, implementation, and administration of Health and Safety policies and procedures

Executive Assistant

• Maintain executive’s/President’s agenda and assist in planning appointments, board meetings, conferences etc.
• Arrange travel arrangements and accommodations for both international and domestic travel for the President
• Process President’s travel arrangements to ensure dates, flight schedules, travel itineraries, and travel documents are correct and accurate
• Catering coordination for company events, client/vendor meetings, and other executive requests
• Manage high-priority items to ensure they remain on executives’ radar
• Prepare, compile, and assemble materials or information required by the President for upcoming meetings, discussions, or other functions

Additional Duties

• Generate regular reports and update databases
• Attend meetings and keep minutes
• Make travel arrangements
• Other duties as related to the position

Qualifications/Requirements

Education:

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business or Human Resources

Experience:

• 2+ years of Human Resources experience, with at least 2 years in an administrative or a related setting.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (Office 365).
• Experience in handling of web based management systems.
• Ability to speak Spanish or Portuguese is an asset.

Desired Characteristics

• Must be highly detail oriented
• Organization and accuracy a must
• Problem solving skills and resourcefulness required, must be willing to go the extra mile to find solutions
• Strong Interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills- written and verbal
• Ability to prioritize competing activities/assignments
• Dependable, ability to follow instruction and follow issues through to completion
• Willingness to adjust
• Comfortable asking questions when unsure
• Team player who is flexible and willing to help
• Discretion is a must- ability to work with confidential/protected/private information and use good judgement in the sharing of information to the appropriate audience

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $1.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• NORTH YORK, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in NORTH YORK, ON