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Human Resource Generalist Contract

  • Wingham, ON
  • On-site
  • Posted Oct 3, 2026
  • 1 position

$65,000–$75,000 / year

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Employment type
Full-time, Contract
Experience level
Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education
High school
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

The Human Resources Generalist will lead full-cycle recruitment, manage employee relations, and support performance management and workplace accommodations. They will also assist in developing HR policies, maintaining HR systems, and ensuring compliance with employment legislation.

Job details

HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST – 24-MONTH CONTRACT Location: Wingham, Ontario - in person role Salary: $65,000–$75,000 per year Position Type: Full-Time, 24-Month Contract JOIN OUR TEAM! Are you an HR professional who enjoys being more than just a desk behind the scenes? We’re looking for a Human Resources Generalist to join our team for a 24-month contract and play an important role in supporting our employees, leaders and business. This is a great opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys variety, building relationships, solving problems and seeing the direct impact of their work. At Britespan, HR is highly connected to the day-to-day business. You’ll work closely with employees and leaders across the organization while gaining hands-on experience across the full HR spectrum. WHAT YOU'LL DO You’ll be involved in a broad range of HR activities, including: * Lead full-cycle recruitment, from job postings and interviews through to offers and employment contracts * Partner with leaders on hiring, onboarding and talent acquisition strategies * Serve as a trusted first point of contact for employees and leaders on HR-related questions and concerns * Support employee relations, performance management, attendance, accommodations and workplace issues * Assist with the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures and programs * Support compliance with employment legislation across the jurisdictions in which Britespan operates * Manage employee records and confidential HR information * Coordinate onboarding and help ensure new employees have a positive start * Support training and development initiatives, including mandatory compliance training * Manage WSIB claims, incident reporting and return-to-work processes * Support workplace accommodations and leave-of-absence processes * Participate in the Joint Health & Safety Committee * Maintain HR systems, attendance records and HR-related reporting * Develop and track HR metrics and KPIs * Contribute to process improvements and HR projects that make our workplace more efficient and employee-focused * Support employee engagement initiatives and contribute to a positive workplace culture WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR You’re someone who is organized, approachable, practical and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. You know how to balance employee needs with business requirements and aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves and get things done. Ideally, you bring: * Post-secondary education in Human Resources or a related field * 2+ years of HR experience, preferably in a Generalist, Coordinator or Administrator role * Experience with recruitment and talent acquisition * Experience supporting employee relations and conflict resolution * Knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Excellent organization and attention to detail * Strong problem-solving and analytical skills * The ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently * A high level of confidentiality and professionalism * Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint * Experience with HRIS systems and/or Smartsheet is an asset * CHRP designation or working toward CHRP is an asset WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS OPPORTUNITY A role with variety. No two days in HR are exactly the same. You’ll have exposure to recruitment, employee relations, compliance, health & safety, training, analytics and HR projects. Real responsibility. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful HR initiatives and work directly with leaders and employees across the organization. A chance to make an impact. Your work will directly influence the employee experience and help support a positive, productive workplace. A collaborative team. You’ll work alongside experienced HR and business leaders who value ideas, initiative and continuous improvement. A meaningful 24-month opportunity. This contract provides stability while giving you the opportunity to build your experience, expand your HR skill set and make a lasting contribution. ABOUT YOU You’re not looking for a role where you simply check boxes. You enjoy people, problem-solving and variety. You can have a difficult conversation when needed, jump into a recruitment challenge, help a leader navigate an employee issue, analyze HR data and then turn around and work on a new project. If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. APPLY TODAY If you’re ready to take the next step in your HR career and want an opportunity where you can make a real difference, apply today! Britespan is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process. #B1

What you’ll do

The Human Resources Generalist will lead full-cycle recruitment, manage employee relations, and support performance management and workplace accommodations. They will also assist in developing HR policies, maintaining HR systems, and ensuring compliance with employment legislation.

Requirements

Candidates must have post-secondary education in Human Resources or a related field and at least 2 years of HR experience. Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills are required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.

Listed skills

  • Problem solving · Preferred
  • Organization · Preferred
  • Data analysis · Preferred
  • Communication Skills · Preferred
  • Conflict Resolution · Preferred
  • Onboarding · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Full-cycle recruitment
  • Employee relations
  • Performance management
  • HR policies
  • Employment legislation
  • Onboarding
  • Training and development
  • WSIB claims
  • Incident reporting
  • Workplace accommodations
  • HRIS systems
  • Conflict resolution
  • Data analysis
  • Communication skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Organization
  • Full-Cycle Recruitment
  • Influencing Skills
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Employee Relations
  • Professionalism
  • Talent Acquisition Strategy
  • Talent Strategy
  • Labor Compliance
  • Analytical Skills
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Business Requirements
  • Certified Human Resources Professional
  • Compliance Training
  • Computer Literacy
  • Confidentiality
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Continuous Improvement Process
  • Training And Development
  • Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
  • Employee Engagement
  • Performance Management
  • Employment Contracts
  • Employment Protection Legislation
  • Leadership
  • Incident Reporting
  • Problem Solving
  • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Legislation
  • Employee Onboarding
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Safety Training
  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Process Improvement

Job areas

  • Human Resources
  • Administrative
  • Management & Leadership
  • Human Resources Generalist
  • Personnel and Careers Professionals
  • Human Resources Specialists

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