LEON'S IS HIRING A JUNIOR HR GENERALIST

Leon’s Furniture is looking to add a Junior HR Generalist to our busy Learning Centre team. Candidate will report to the Learning Centre Manager. This role will include administrative and strategic duties, including talent acquisition, learning and development initiatives, policy development and updating, reporting, compliance, project management, program launches, investigations and other HR responsibilities. 

This is an in-office (non-remote) role that is based out of our corporate Home Office at Highway 401 and Black Creek Drive.

Objectives of this role

• Assist in developing and executing personnel procedures and policies and provide guidance and interpretation for business operations.
• Participate in development of HR objectives and systems, including metrics, queries, and ongoing reports for company requirements.
• Assist in administering benefits, compensation, and employee performance programs.
• Suggest new procedures and policies for improving the associate experience and the efficiency of the HR department.
• Ensure compliance with local and national regulations and applicable employment laws, and update policies and procedures when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage applicant tracking system; assist in full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, campaign management, vendor relationship management, pre-screening and submitting job offers.
• Make recommendations for a company-wide recruitment strategy to ensure maximum effectiveness while remaining within budget.   
• Support employee engagement initiatives and ensure a positive EVP, making Leon’s an employer of choice.
• Prepare paperwork and schedules for smooth new-hire onboarding process, coordinating with cross-functional departments to deliver an exceptional first-day experience for new hires.
• Handle all administrative tasks for onboarding, new-hire orientations, and exit interviews, including HRIS data entry and audits for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide a dedicated and effective HR advisory service to associates, support associate relations, research appropriate legislation and make recommendations in response to HR queries and ensure the utmost discretion in safeguarding confidential associate information
• Assist in updates to the associate handbook, operations manual, health and safety policies and procedures, company directory, and organizational chart; support policy development and administration.
• Administration of internal LMS, including management of permissions, document repository, development, updates and tracking of online training programs, ensuring mandatory learning is completed and compliance requirements are met.
• Support learning and development by assisting in the creation of operational learning modules, as well as developing leadership learning tracks and programs to ensure the ongoing development if new and existing associates; support individual development plans based on performance goals and corrective actions. Make recommendations for position-specific learning as well as programs for managers-in-training, support the operations and sales leadership teams with strategies for succession planning and the development of an internal leadership talent pool.  

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural awareness
• Thorough knowledge of provincial employment standards and human rights legislation, Canadian immigration processes, and HR procedures and policies
• Excellent communication and strong attention to detail
• Resourceful mindset and keen problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift priorities as needed
• A genuine desire to help people and work as part of a team

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in human resources, business, or a related field
• A minimum of 2 years of proven success in an HR department, preferably for a retail organization
• Advanced knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems and HRIS (experience with iCIMS, Workforce Now and ADP preferred), with ability to learn new technology, as needed
• Advanced excel skills required with proficiency in Microsoft Office and PowerPoint