Human Resources Generalist

Waterloo, ON

Are you a people-focused HR professional who enjoys balancing strategic initiatives with hands-on employee support? Our client, a growing professional services organization, is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to join their team in Waterloo.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the employee experience, supporting leaders, and driving HR initiatives that contribute to organizational success. You'll work closely with leadership on employee relations, talent management, compensation and benefits, process improvement, and broader HR strategy.

What You'll Do

• Partner with leaders to support workforce planning, talent development, and organizational effectiveness
• Provide guidance and coaching on employee relations matters, including performance management, investigations, conflict resolution, and workplace concerns
• Support and administer compensation and benefits programs, including salary review activities and market benchmarking
• Evaluate and enhance HR policies, procedures, and programs to improve efficiency and employee experience
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation across HR functions
• Lead and support HR projects, initiatives, and organizational change efforts
• Use HR metrics and data to inform decision-making and recommendations
• Contribute to employee engagement, retention, succession planning, and talent development initiatives
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and company policies
• Collaborate with business leaders to support a positive, high-performing workplace culture

What We're Looking For

• 4+ years of progressive Human Resources experience
• Post Secondary education in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
• CHRP designation an asset
• Strong employee relations experience within a larger organization
• Demonstrated success improving HR processes, policies, and systems
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence and partner effectively with leaders at all levels of the organization
• Experience supporting organizational growth, change, and continuous improvement initiatives

If you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while continuing to grow your HR career, we'd love to hear from you.

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