Senior Human Resources Associate

The Senior Human Resources Associate will manage the HR Generalist and Administrative functions for a growing professional services firm headquartered in downtown Toronto, providing accountability for flawless execution and superior internal client service.

The Position will be responsible for driving business results as a member of the Management Committee.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, Schedule and Manage the onboarding of new staff members.
• Display role-model business acumen and communicate Company tasks, assignments, policies and procedures with clarity.
• Assist in scheduling recruitment interviews and testing.
• Prepare recruitment reporting documents and status updates for managerial review.
• Management of accurate and fulsome data and documentation in the firm's HRIS.
• Oversight of the company vacation, sick day, flex time and bereavement day tracking.
• Prepare business visa and coordinate any work permitting documentation with relevant authorities.
• Assist in workplace investigations to ensure compliance with policies, laws and regulations.
• Oversee the company drug testing compliance program and ensure that staff are adequately credentialed for the work they perform.
• Help to coordinate the bi-annual performance evaluation process.
• Coordination of ‘value excellence' programs to reward employees for their contributions to the success of the firm.
• Support in maintaining a professional and polished Toronto head office (kitchen, meeting rooms, etc.)
• Perform other duties and ad hoc projects as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Skills Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, or a related discipline
• 5+ years of experience and CPHR qualified
• Experience in a consulting firm or professional services environment will be considered an asset
• Superior people-management ability with demonstrated experience managing a junior team
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook)
• Experience using SAP Concur or other Expense Management software is an asset.
• Experience using a Bamboo HR HRIS suite is an asset.
• Experienced and proficient in using a variety of telecommunication platforms (i.e., conference calls, video conferencing, web meetings, etc.)
• Ambitious and proactive
• Intelligent and open-minded
• Works with a sense of urgency
• Highly sociable, courteous, and professional
• Detail-oriented and disciplined in self-review
• Ability to manage competing demands and priorities
• Assertive and confident to work with strong personalities
• Embraces problem solving challenges and opportunities
• Proven experience in leading HR initiatives
• Good understanding of change management principles and practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate at all levels
• Experience working in diverse cultural and geographical settings.
• Demonstrated ability to drive best practices and innovation in the HR domain.