• Location: toronto, British Columbia
• Type: Contract
• Job #35560

Senior HR Generalist (People & Culture)

Contract | Hybrid | Toronto, ON

Interview this week. Immediate start available.

We are seeking a Senior HR Generalist who can step in quickly and make an immediate impact within a fast-paced corporate environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys being hands-on, operationally focused, and involved across the full employee lifecycle.

This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, customer-focused, and comfortable managing day-to-day HR operations while partnering with leaders and employees across the business.

Location

• Toronto, ON
• Hybrid (2-3 days onsite, flexible)

Employment Type

• Contract
• Strong potential for extension and long-term opportunities

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted HR resource for employees and people leaders.
• Manage day-to-day HR operations across the employee lifecycle.
• Process employee transactions including:
  • Job changes
  • Promotions
  • Transfers
  • Status changes
• Coordinate employee onboarding and orientation.
• Prepare employment documentation, including offer letters and HR correspondence.
• Administer employee benefits programs.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, and employment practices.
• Support managers with routine employee relations matters and escalate complex issues appropriately.
• Assist with performance management processes and organizational changes.
• Partner with Payroll, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, and other HR functions to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Support HR programs, projects, reporting, audits, and continuous process improvements.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with employment legislation and internal governance standards.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience in an HR Generalist or HR Operations role.
• Experience supporting the full employee lifecycle in a corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, employment legislation, and HR best practices.
• Experience with:
  • Employee onboarding
  • Benefits administration
  • Employee changes
  • HR administration
  • Offer letters
  • HR documentation
• Experience using HRIS platforms such as:
  • Workday
  • SAP SuccessFactors
  • Oracle HCM
  • BambooHR
  • or similar systems
• Strong Microsoft Office 365 skills (Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint).
• Excellent organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

Nice to Have

• CHRP, CHRL, CPHR, CIPD, or equivalent HR designation.
• Experience in the technology sector.
• Shared Services or HR Service Delivery experience.
• Jira or other ticketing system experience.
• Experience supporting global or geographically dispersed workforces.
• Exposure to Global Mobility or employee relocations.
• Experience leveraging AI tools to improve productivity.

Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running with minimal training. The successful candidate is a true HR generalist who enjoys operational work, is comfortable working “hands-to-keyboard,” and takes ownership of day-to-day HR activities while delivering an exceptional employee experience.

This is a highly visible role where professionalism, accountability, attention to detail, and strong execution are essential.

Please note: A comprehensive pre-employment background screening will be required, including criminal, credit, education, employment, and identity verification.