HR Specialist

Job Responsibilities Develop, implement, and update HR policies and procedures in compliance with Canadian federal and provincial laws (English & French). Provide guidance on regulatory compliance, employee relations, and HR best practices. Support and manage compliance programs including: Pay Equity (Quebec, Ontario, BC) Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Federal Contractor Program Francisation Program (Quebec). Conduct investigations, performance improvement planning, and conflict resolution. Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Payroll, Legal, and US-based HRBPs. Utilize Workday for HRIS and documentation processes. Assist with HR support during mergers and acquisitions in Canada. Develop, implement, and update HR policies and procedures in compliance with Canadian federal and provincial laws (English & French). Provide guidance on regulatory compliance, employee relations, and HR best practices. Support and manage compliance programs including: Pay Equity (Quebec, Ontario, BC) Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Federal Contractor Program Francisation Program (Quebec). Conduct investigations, performance improvement planning, and conflict resolution. Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Payroll, Legal, and US-based HRBPs. Utilize Workday for HRIS and documentation processes. Assist with HR support during mergers and acquisitions in Canada. Skills Highly organized and detail-oriented. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Customer-focused with a proactive problem-solving mindset. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment. Highly organized and detail-oriented. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Customer-focused with a proactive problem-solving mindset. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment. Education / Experience Bachelor’s degree in any field and 5–7+ years of HR generalist experience, preferable in a compliance-heavy role. Bilingual in English and French (written and verbal). Strong knowledge of Canadian labor laws and HR compliance requirements. Experience and knowledge of Google Suite or willingness to learn. Experience with HRIS systems (Workday preferred). HR certification (CPHR/ORHRI) is a plus, but not required. Bachelor’s degree in any field and 5–7+ years of HR generalist experience, preferable in a compliance-heavy role. Bilingual in English and French (written and verbal).Strong knowledge of Canadian labor laws and HR compliance requirements. Experience and knowledge of Google Suite or willingness to learn. Experience with HRIS systems (Workday preferred). HR certification (CPHR/ORHRI) is a plus, but not required. #J-18808-Ljbffr SGS Consulting