Posted 23 days ago
Human Resources Generalist
@ Express Employment Professionals
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
Express Employment Professionals is hiring a Human Resources Generalist for a family-owned construction supplier on a full-time permanent basis. The role covers employee relations, full-cycle recruitment, weekly payroll and benefits administration for about 50 Ontario and Quebec employees, and WSIB and EHT compliance. The posting states a Monday to Friday day schedule and a salary of $70,000 to $80,000.
Pay:
$70,000–$80,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Serve as primary contact for employee relations, performance and attendance management
- Manage full-cycle recruitment and onboarding
- Process weekly payroll for Ontario and Quebec employees
- Administer benefits and RRSP programs
- Submit WSIB and EHT premiums and returns
Requirements summary:
- Diploma or degree in HR, business administration or related field
- 3 to 5 years of progressive HR experience, construction or trades preferred
- Fluent bilingual English and French
- Knowledge of Ontario employment legislation, Quebec an asset
- CHRP considered an asset
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · careerpage
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Human resources |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 38.5 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | CHRP |
| Education | College diploma (preferred), Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Human Resources, Business Administration |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Transit support |
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Express Employment Professionals
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Full company description
Founded in 1983 and corporately headquartered in Oklahoma City, Express Employment International supports the Express Employment Professionals franchise and related brands. The Express franchise brand is an industry-leading, international staffing company with franchise locations across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Express International boasts a team of more than 500 professionals in Oklahoma City, and a network of sales and support teams internationally. Express Employment Professionals, our flagship franchise, has more than 870 franchise locations and began franchising in 1985 to deliver staffing support and human resource services through a network of franchise office owners. Express helps people find good jobs and companies find good people, and offers a full range of employment solutions, including evaluation hire, temporary staffing, professional search, and human resources for businesses around the globe. Focusing on a wide range of positions, Express' long-term goal is to put a million people to work annually.
- LinkedIn followers
- 189,455
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 14,384
- Reported office locations
- 9701 Boardwalk Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73162, US
- Other recorded names
- Express Employment International Headquarters
- Express Employment International
- Specialties
- professional
- administrative
- commercial
- employment
- jobs
- staffing
- personnel
- career
- hiring
- workforce
- placement
- temporary
- human resources
- skilled trades
- direct hire
- light industrial
- and office services
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- Yes
Founded in 1983 and corporately headquartered in Oklahoma City, Express Employment International supports the Express Employment Professionals franchise and related brands. The Express franchise brand is an industry-leading, international staffing company with franchise locations across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Express International boasts a team of more than 500 professionals in…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Staffing and Recruiting |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Oklahoma City, OK |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1983 |
| Specialties | professionaladministrativecommercialemploymentjobsstaffingpersonnelcareerhiringworkforce |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 363 |
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Our client, a well-established supplier within the construction industry, is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join a family-owned organization known for its supportive and collaborative culture. The successful candidate will be given the autonomy to take ownership of key HR initiatives, contribute to organizational growth, and play an integral role in supporting employees and leadership across the business.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Employee Relations & HR Administration
- Serve as a primary point of contact for employee relations matters, performance management, attendance management, workplace accommodations, and workplace investigations.
- Maintain employee records and HR documentation while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and company policies.
- Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and programs.
- Assist management with workforce planning, employee engagement, retention strategies, and organizational development initiatives.
Recruitment & Onboarding
- Manage full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, interviewing, reference checks, offers of employment, and onboarding.
- Coordinate employee training, development programs, performance reviews, and certification tracking.
Payroll & Benefits Administration
- Process weekly payroll for Ontario and Quebec employees (approx. 50 employees total) under the supervision of the Controller.
- Administer employee benefits, RRSP programs, enrollments, terminations, and employee inquiries.
- Submit weekly RRSP contributions and reporting to the Controller.
- Present monthly benefits premium analysis to support cost and deduction reviews.
Compliance & Workplace Safety
- Support health and safety programs, incident reporting, return-to-work initiatives, and regulatory compliance.
- Submit monthly WSIB premiums and reports to the Controller.
- Prepare annual EHT and WSIB returns under the supervision of the Controller.
- Liaise with the Carpenter's Union, CCQ, CNESST, and other regulatory bodies as required.
Required Qualifications, Skills & Competencies
- Diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation is considered an asset
- Minimum 3-5 years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in a construction, manufacturing, industrial, or skilled trades environment
- Fluently bilingual English / French with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong knowledge of Ontario employment legislation and HR best practices.
- Working knowledge of Quebec employment legislation and experience supporting Quebec-based employees is strongly preferred
- Experience with CCQ and CNESST is strongly preferred
- Experience working in a unionized construction or skilled trades environment considered a strong asset
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with all levels of the organization
Benefits and perks:
- Health and dental benefits after probation
- RRSP Match
- Room for growth both professionally and financially
- Excellent opportunity to learn the many different facets and challenges of HR
- Centrally located with free parking
- Casual atmosphere
- Flexible schedule
- Year end performance bonus
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday – 8:00am to 4:30pm (end at 3:30pm on Fridays).
Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000 per year, depending on experience.
If you are interested and believe you meet the specified qualifications, please reply to this ad with your Resume.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Express Employment Professionals; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our recruitment process may use AI-enabled tools to screen applications based on job-related keywords and minimum qualifications. All hiring decisions, including determining which candidates advance in the process, are made by a human reviewer.
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