HR Generalist

Our client is hiring a Human Resources Generalist to join their HR team and support a broad range of people-focused initiatives within a unionized environment. This role spans recruitment, training and development, payroll processing, employee relations, workplace accommodations, onboarding and disability management, and plays a key role in supporting employees and leaders through sensitive and complex situations.
This existing vacancy is a hybrid role working 3 days on site in Toronto.
Overview  As their new HR Generalist, you will gain broad exposure across the full spectrum of Human Resources in a mid-sized, mission-driven organization. Working as part of a small, collaborative HR team, you will have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully across recruitment, employee relations, disability management, and HR operations, rather than being narrowly focused in one area.
You will support employees and leaders during critical moments, helping ensure respectful, compliant, and well-coordinated return-to-work and accommodation processes. With the backing of an experienced HR team, you will be trusted to manage complex cases, apply sound judgement, and build practical solutions that enable teams to focus on delivering services to their clients.
You will    Support recruitment.  You will assist with recruitment activities, including participating in interviews, preparing offer letters, maintaining candidate records, and assisting with onboarding documentation and orientation. You will ensure recruitment processes run smoothly and consistently in line with organizational standards.
Provide payroll support as required.  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 ensure payroll data is accurate, complete, and submitted on time, working closely with finance and external payroll providers as required. You will respond to payroll-related employee inquiries and help resolve discrepancies with care and discretion.
Manage employee relations and processes.  You will support new and ongoing disability claims, return-to-work plans, workplace accommodations, and injury or illness reporting. You will advise employees and leaders on the interpretation and application of organizational policies, procedures, and programs, ensuring alignment with collective agreements, legislation, and best practices.
Collaborate with leaders and the HR team.  You will work closely with managers to address performance concerns, support improvement planning, and identify training and professional development needs. You will partner with the broader HR team to provide consistent, practical guidance across the organization.
Deliver accurate and responsive HR administration.  You will monitor and manage inquiries ensuring timely and professional responses. You will maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, prepare documentation, and generate reports to support HR and leadership decision-making.
Contribute to continuous improvement.  You will support the development, implementation, and adoption of HR policies and processes. You will contribute to research, documentation, and the identification of opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and service delivery across HR operations.
You bring    The experience.  You have experience working across HR functions. You have a solid understanding of provincial labour legislation, human rights codes, and occupational health and safety requirements, and you are comfortable interpreting and applying collective agreements. You can manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism. You approach complex and emotionally charged situations with patience, tact, and diplomacy, and you hold yourself to high standards of accountability and accuracy.
The relationship-building skills.  You have exceptional verbal and written communication skills. You can adapt your messaging and approach to meet the needs of team members and managers. You are highly professional in all aspects. You can build trusting relationships with employees and leaders, and collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels. You are comfortable working with diverse teams and bring a respectful, inclusive approach to your work.
The organizational skills.  You are detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. You can identify…