HR Generalist

For our location in Mississauga, ON we are looking for a

HR Generalist

Reference code: 20903

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We're looking for a proactive, business-focused HR Generalist to support managers and employees across the full employee lifecycle. This role combines strategic HR partnership with hands-on HR operations, ensuring HR practices align with business goals while maintaining compliance with Canadian employment legislation. As a trusted partner to leaders and employees, you will provide support in employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, payroll coordination and processing, HR administration, compliance, and performance management. The successful candidate will play a key role in fostering a positive employee experience and supporting day-to-day HR operations.

Area of responsibility: Bizerba Canada Inc.(Mississauga) + Bizerba Tekno Label (Longueuil, Quebec)

Salary Range: CAD $75,000.00-$90,000.00

Your tasks

• You provide HR guidance and support to managers and employees on workplace matters, employee relations, performance management, and policy interpretation.
• You actively shape the entire employee lifecycle by driving individual HR initiatives—from recruitment to offboarding—and thereby creating a positive employee experience.
• You process, complete, maintain, and coordinate payroll functions, ensuring accurate administration of employee changes, time reporting, compensation updates, benefits, RRSPs, and payroll documentation.
• You maintain employee records, HRIS data, employment contracts, and HR documentation while ensuring confidentiality and compliance.
• You support full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, interviews, candidate selection, offer preparation, and onboarding across all departments.
• You support employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, training coordination, and workplace investigations when required.
• You assist managers with performance reviews, coaching, disciplinary processes, leave management, accommodations, and return-to-work programs.
• You administer employee benefits programs and act as a point of contact for employee inquiries.
• You ensure compliance with Canadian employment legislation, company policies, and HR best practices.
• You support HR reporting, audits, policy updates, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• You assist with special HR projects, employee communications, and other duties as assigned.
• You support Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) initiatives and assist with WSIB/WBC Claims administration, incident reporting, accommodations, and return to work programs.
• Regular travel to our Longueuil site (approximately once per month), with occasional travel alongside field employees as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or an equivalent combination of work experience and education.
• 3–6 years of HR experience in an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner role.
• Experience with payroll administration, HR systems, recruitment, and employee relations.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian employment standards/law, HR compliance, and HR best practices.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build trust and maintain professional relationships with employees at all levels
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Strong business partnering and coaching skills with the ability to support managers effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.
• Quebec and Ontario employment standards/law required, Alberta and other provinces preferred
• Fluency in both English and French (written and verbal) is required.
• This job description was enhanced with the help of AI for clarity and structure.
• This posting reflects an approved, active vacancy, and candidates will be considered for immediate hire.
• We welcome experience gained both inside and outside of Canada