Human Resources Generalist

Who we are Children are at the front and centre of what we do; they are the foundation of our purpose and the basis for our evidence-driven strategy.

Our mission is to transform the lives of children, youth and their families by developing and delivering innovative, research-based mental health and early learning programs.

At the Child Development Institute (CDI), we are passionate about helping our communities’ most vulnerable members and their caregivers.

It motivates each of us to face what can be difficult situations while continuously finding the purest joy in play, in silence, in advice, and in the unbelievable strength and resilience of our young clients.

Joining us now is a rewarding opportunity to be part of an organization that is built on a legacy of more than 100 years of helping children and families. Recognized as a leader and model for measurement-based impact, we are client-centred, family-centred, and data-informed.

We are a place where professionals grounded in mental health, care, and well-being of infants, children and youth, come together in collaboration, learning and inclusion.

As a multiservice organization delivering social, emotional, and behavioural counselling services, early childhood education, learning disabilities and mental health services, and family violence services, we address the whole person from when they begin their life.

Every child and family that reaches out to us is unique, and we value and embrace their individuality.

We deliver the tailored support and tools they need to build life-long skills, positive mental health, and resilience.

With their trust in us, we guide children and families along a supportive journey.

It is an often difficult path and simultaneously the most rewarding experience for providers, children and families.

Who we need Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, we are hiring a Human Resources Generalist.

As our new HR Generalist you will support a broad range of HR programs and employee lifecycle activities within a unionized environment.

You will play a key role in recruitment, onboarding, training and development, payroll processing, employee relations, workplace accommodations, disability management, and leave administration.

Working closely with employees, managers, and union representatives, you will provide guidance on HR policies and processes, support the resolution of complex employee matters, and contribute to initiatives that enhance the employee experience and support CDI's mission-driven culture.

This existing vacancy is a full-time, hybrid position working on-site at our Euclid location with three days on-site and two days off-site per week.

What's in it for you Meaningful impact.

The work of CDI is made possible by the people who deliver programs and services to children, youth, and families every day.

You will play an important role in supporting those employees throughout their journey with the organization.

From recruitment and onboarding to employee relations, accommodations, and disability management, your work will help create an environment where employees can do their best work in support of our mission.

Variety and exposure.

This is a broad generalist role with opportunities to contribute across multiple areas of Human Resources.

You will gain experience supporting recruitment, payroll, employee relations, labour relations, workplace accommodations, leaves of absence, policy interpretation, performance management, and training initiatives.

No two days will look the same, providing ongoing opportunities to learn, grow, and expand your HR expertise.

Collaboration and growth.

You will work closely with leaders across the organization and partner with an experienced HR team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and shared learning.

You will have the opportunity to contribute ideas, improve processes, and build your knowledge of HR practices within a unionized, mission-driven environment while developing the skills and experience needed to advance your career.

As our new HR Generalist, you will:
Support recruitment and onboarding.

You will support recruitment activities, including participating in interviews, preparing offers, coordinating onboarding activities, and helping to create a positive candidate and new employee experience.

You will ensure hiring processes are delivered consistently and in alignment with organizational standards and best practices.

Provide payroll and benefits support.

You will support bi-weekly payroll activities by preparing and validating payroll inputs, including new hires, terminations, leaves, salary changes, and benefit deductions.

You will help ensure payroll information is accurate, complete, and submitted on time while responding to employee inquiries and resolving discrepancies with care, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

Support employee and labour relations.

You will partner with employees, managers, and union representatives to support disability claims, return-to-work plans, workplace…