HR Specialist

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We are seeking a Human Resources & Payroll Specialist to join our team. In this role, approximately 75% of your focus will center on full-cycle HR-leading recruitment and onboarding, guiding employee relations, supporting performance management, and ensuring ESA and legislative compliance. The remaining 25% will involve managing bi-weekly payroll via ADP Workforce, including timecard verification, deduction and benefits tracking, and year-end reporting (T4, WSIB, EHT) ...

Advantages $80,000 - $90,000 salary Industry-leading 2% employee turnover rate 100% employer-paid medical and dental coverage Dedicated mental health care and wellness support Up to $8,000 per year in RRSP matching 3 weeks of paid vacation Responsibilities • Runs the bi-weekly payroll for the company through ADP Workforce. • Reviews and ensures accuracy of online timecards, vacations, sick and other items that support the bi-weekly payroll process. • Create reports for pensionable earnings and contributions, WSIB, EHT, union dues, and other reports as needed. • Year-end reporting and reconciliations (T4 and annual EHT &WSIB filling) • Ensures all deductibles are accurate such as LTD payments and other. • Sets up new hires onto the ADP Workforce system and inputs as required any special requests for deductions i.e., RRSP contributions. • Generates any required statistics from the ADP Workforce system as it relates to labour hours, absenteeism, turnovers etc., • Supports recruitment efforts by posting, screening resumes, conducting phone pre-screens, arranging interviews, conducts interviews as requested & performs reference checks. • Coordinates new hire information and resignations as it relates to human resources, payroll, IT, RBC (RRSP) and Canada Life. • Prepares onboarding package and performs HR orientation for newly hired employees, provides training & coaching to personnel as required. • Tracks, documents and ensures all applicable paperwork is completed for organizational changes, e.g. step increases, salary changes, internal promotions, vacations & sick leaves; • Maintains and updates employee policies, HR forms, Payroll forms & checklists. • Assists with providing interpretation of HR & Payroll policies & conducts salary market research. • Provides overall employee relations support to all staff, assists with resolving employee issues, concerns and complaints. • Responds to employee inquiries on HR policies and procedures, benefit & RRSP inquiries. • Collaborates with the Manager, Human Resources in the development and implementation of all aspects of performance management, coaching and counseling, disciplinary actions, succession planning, employee training & annual reviews. • Maintains reports, logs and procedures as required to ensure compliance with ESA and labour laws legislations. • Maintains company organization charts and employee HR files. • Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of the company's overall excellence; and other duties and projects as assigned. • Administer and process parking passes; Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in human resources management or business Administration. • 4 - 5+ years of Payroll and HR Generalist experience. • An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. • Knowledge of employment legislation, labour laws, employee relations and HR best practices. • Strong communication skills (both written & verbal, along with proven interpersonal skills (e.g., tact, diplomacy) to build strong relationships across multiple levels. • Knowledge of diversity, recognition programs and HR industry trends. • Solid experience & knowledge of current Human Resources principles, practices and procedures. • A dedicated & results-oriented HR professional who is committed to teamwork and client service excellence. • Strong analytical, logical thinker, process oriented with conceptual and research skills in order to review and compile information; ability to multitask while maintaining attention to details. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, in order to conduct analysis and prepare reports and presentations. • Excellent organizational, time management and decision-making skills to effectively manage deadlines and changing priorities. • Sound problem solving skills and able to exercise judgement to determine and/or initiate and/or seek guidance in the resolution of issues. • Solid presentation skills and is comfortable facilitating groups, and coaching individuals. • Experience working closely with internal clients on complex/sensitive issues and demonstrates discretion and ability to handle confidential and private information appropriately. • Excellent interpersonal skills & the ability to build relationships with all levels of the organization coupled with the ability to work independently with minimum supervision as well as in a team. Summary If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please send your resume to [redacted] with the subject "HR Specialist" by attaching your updated resume. This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.
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We are seeking a Human Resources & Payroll Specialist to join our team. In this role, approximately 75% of your focus will center on full-cycle HR-leading recruitment and onboarding, guiding employee relations, supporting performance management, and ensuring ESA and legislative compliance. The remaining 25% will involve managing bi-weekly payroll via ADP Workforce, including timecard verification, deduction and benefits tracking, and year-end reporting (T4, WSIB, EHT) Advantages $80,000 - $90,000 salary Industry-leading 2% employee turnover rate 100% employer-paid medical and dental coverage Dedicated mental health care and wellness support Up to $8,000 per year in RRSP matching 3 weeks of paid vacation Responsibilities • Runs the bi-weekly payroll for the company through ADP Workforce. • Reviews and ensures accuracy of online timecards, vacations, sick and other items that support the bi-weekly payroll process. • Create reports for pensionable earnings and contributions, WSIB, EHT, union dues, and other reports as needed. • Year-end reporting and reconciliations (T4 and annual EHT &WSIB filling) ...
• Ensures all deductibles are accurate such as LTD payments and other. • Sets up new hires onto the ADP Workforce system and inputs as required any special requests for deductions i.e., RRSP contributions. • Generates any required statistics from the ADP Workforce system as it relates to labour hours, absenteeism, turnovers etc., • Supports recruitment efforts by posting, screening resumes, conducting phone pre-screens, arranging interviews, conducts interviews as requested & performs reference checks. • Coordinates new hire information and resignations as it relates to human resources, payroll, IT, RBC (RRSP) and Canada Life. • Prepares onboarding package and performs HR orientation for newly hired employees, provides training & coaching to personnel as required. • Tracks, documents and ensures all applicable paperwork is completed for organizational changes, e.g. step increases, salary changes, internal promotions, vacations & sick leaves; • Maintains and updates employee policies, HR forms, Payroll forms & checklists. • Assists with providing interpretation of HR & Payroll policies & conducts salary market research. • Provides overall employee relations support to all staff, assists with resolving employee issues, concerns and complaints. • Responds to employee inquiries on HR policies and procedures, benefit & RRSP inquiries. • Collaborates with the Manager, Human Resources in the development and implementation of all aspects of performance management, coaching and counseling, disciplinary actions, succession planning, employee training & annual reviews. • Maintains reports, logs and procedures as required to ensure compliance with ESA and labour laws legislations. • Maintains company organization charts and employee HR files. • Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of the company's overall excellence; and other duties and projects as assigned. • Administer and process parking passes; Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in human resources management or business Administration. • 4 - 5+ years of Payroll and HR Generalist experience. • An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. • Knowledge of employment legislation, labour laws, employee relations and HR best practices. • Strong communication skills (both written & verbal, along with proven interpersonal skills (e.g., tact, diplomacy) to build strong relationships across multiple levels. • Knowledge of diversity, recognition programs and HR industry trends. • Solid experience & knowledge of current Human Resources principles, practices and procedures. • A dedicated & results-oriented HR professional who is committed to teamwork and client service excellence. • Strong analytical, logical thinker, process oriented with conceptual and research skills in order to review and compile information; ability to multitask while maintaining attention to details. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, in order to conduct analysis and prepare reports and presentations. • Excellent organizational, time management and decision-making skills to effectively manage deadlines and changing priorities. • Sound problem solving skills and able to exercise judgement to determine and/or initiate and/or seek guidance in the resolution of issues. • Solid presentation skills and is comfortable facilitating groups, and coaching individuals. • Experience working closely with internal clients on complex/sensitive issues and demonstrates discretion and ability to handle confidential and private information appropriately. • Excellent interpersonal skills & the ability to build relationships with all levels of the organization coupled with the ability to work independently with minimum supervision as well as in a team. Summary If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please send your resume to [redacted] with the subject "HR Specialist" by attaching your updated resume. This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.
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