HR Generalist (Bilingual: French & English)

What you do daily:

• Serve as a trusted first point of contact for employees and managers, overseeing HR mailbox inquiries and employment verification requests while delivering timely, accurate guidance on HR policies, benefits, programs, and procedures.
• Coordinate and monitor leave administration through HRIS platforms, ensuring accurate tracking, documentation, and alignment with applicable policies and requirements.
• Support the new hire onboarding and orientation experience, including preparing employee documentation and resources and facilitating employees’ introduction to organizational policies, procedures, and HR programs.
• Partner with the HR team to ensure the timely and accurate administration of employee lifecycle transactions, including new hires, terminations, status changes, transfers, leaves of absence, and position changes.
• Maintain the integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality of HRIS data and employee records, supporting effective HR operations and reporting.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of HR policies, procedures, and practices to support evolving organizational needs.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable employment legislation and regulatory requirements, supporting compliant and consistent HR practices across the organization.
• Contribute to strategic HR projects, programs, and cross-functional initiatives, providing coordination and operational support through implementation.
• Support required U.S. and Canadian federal, state, and provincial reporting, helping ensure timely and accurate fulfillment of regulatory and compliance obligations.
• Administer U.S. employment eligibility verification requirements, including reviewing I-9 documentation, processing verifications through E-Verify, and maintaining complete, accurate, and compliant records.

What makes you a good fit:

• Bilingual proficiency in English and French is a mandatory requirement.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 3–5 years of progressive Human Resources experience, ideally within a HR Generalist or comparable role supporting a broad range of HR functions.
• Strong knowledge of HR principles, best practices, employment standards, and regulatory requirements across both Canada and the United States.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and effectively engage with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, organizational excellence, and effective time management, with a proven ability to manage competing priorities and consistently meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to navigate multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while maintaining a high degree of accuracy, responsiveness, and professionalism.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS platforms, with Dayforce experience considered a strong asset.
• Demonstrated professional judgment, discretion, and integrity when managing sensitive and confidential employee and organizational information.

***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in Canada. We are unable to sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa / work permit at this time.***