Human Resources Generalist

• We’re looking for an HR Generalist to help shape how employees experience our workplace from their first day through every milestone after
• You’ll curate the moments that make people feel welcomed, recognized, and connected, while also building the operational HR foundation that keeps our Wattpad HR team running smoothly
• If you are someone who is excited about creating memorable employee moments and wants to grow a well-rounded HR skill set, this role could be a great fit for you. We’re looking for someone who can take initiative and take an employee-focused approach in this role!
• Serve as the first point of contact for managers and employees regarding all aspects of employment and the employee lifecycle
• Manage HR processes and interpret HR policies, ensuring a clear and consistent approach
• Lead the employee experience by drafting communications, coordinating events, and administering calendars
• Manage the onboarding experience, including: orientation sessions, first-week programming, and check-ins that help new employees ramp up
• Manage the off-boarding experience, including all HR processes and conducting exit interviews
• Manage and administer employee leaves, accommodations, and initial employee relations inquires
• Support cyclical People processes (performance reviews, engagement surveys, compliance tasks) with scheduling, tracking, and reporting

Benefits

• Full health benefits
• Career development & Mentorship opportunities
• RRSP matching
• Generous parental Leave top-up
• Flexible hours
• Regular hackathons
• Healthy snacks & drinks
• Your choice of hardware
• Monthly work-from-home allowance
• Beautiful offices in Toronto and Halifax
• Easy access to transit- 2-4 years of experience in HR, people operations, employee experience or talent acquisition
• Ability to communicate in a confidential and clear manner with employees and managers
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Organized and reliable: you juggle multiple programs, deadlines, and budgets without letting things slip
• Strong written communication skills: you can write a crisp, warm employee announcement without heavy editing
• Experience with an HRIS (e.g, ADP Workforce Now, BambooHR)
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Discretion and good judgment with confidential information
• Experience managing vendors or program budgets
• Working toward CHRP designation or equivalent
• Strong understanding of employment standards
• Familiarity with immigration processes including LMIAs and work permits
• Ability to interpret HR policies
• Don’t meet all the requirements? We encourage you to apply anyways. You might actually be the right person or you may be a good fit for a number of other openings we currently have