HR Generalist
The HR Generalist manages key employee experience areas including talent acquisition, employee relations, and policy compliance. They also handle payroll administration, onboarding, and support for benefits and leave management.
- On-site
- Hearst, ON
- Posted Aug 4, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
The HR Generalist will be responsible for significantly serving CFP employees and supporting the Human Resource Manager by managing key areas of the employee experience – including talent acquisition, employee relations, policy implementation and compliance. This role works closely with managers, employees and the HR team to ensure HR operations run smoothly and in alignment with company values and goals. The HR Generalist will be bilingual in French and English. Essential Job Duties The following duties are considered essential job functions, meaning they are fundamental to the position and performed with or without reasonable accommodation. * Leads as an example of CFP’s values: Customer Service, Absolute Integrity, We Are Family, Share the Success * Payroll administration. * Maintain accurate personnel file management utilizing HRIS system ensuring legal compliance and confidentiality. * Support the full-cycle recruiting process: job postings, screening, interviews, offers. * Onboards new employees through HRIS ensuring accuracy and compliance. * Conduct “On Boarding” New Hire Orientation with new employees. * Assist new hires with logging into cfpOne and completing benefit elections within first 30 days of employment. * Assist with employee questions or concerns pertaining to benefits, policies, and procedures, etc. * Administers all FMLA/LOA/STD processes. * Assists with worker’s compensation claim management. * Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the HR team. * Engage with employees regularly in the mill environment. * Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and stressful situations. * Perform job duties in a manner consistent with safety policies and work standards. * Proactive and effective communication with team members at all levels of the organization. * Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and stressful situations. * Ability to work cooperatively with others. * Other duties and projects are assigned to meet CFP’s Mission and Purpose. Qualification and Educational Requirements * Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field or equivalent experience. * At least 3 years of HR or related experience. * Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French and English. * Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment. * Proficiency in HRIS systems and MS Office suite. * Work effectively in a team. * HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) a plus
What you’ll do
The HR Generalist manages key employee experience areas including talent acquisition, employee relations, and policy compliance. They also handle payroll administration, onboarding, and support for benefits and leave management.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 3 years of HR experience and an associate degree in a related field. Proficiency in HRIS systems and bilingual fluency in French and English are required.
Benefits
• Benefit elections
Listed skills
- Attention to detailPreferred
- Bilingual communicationPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Payroll administration
- Talent acquisition
- Employee relations
- HRIS management
- Recruiting
- Onboarding
- FMLA administration
- Worker’s compensation management
- Policy implementation
- Compliance
- Bilingual communication
- Conflict resolution
- MS Office suite
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Full-Cycle Recruitment
- Professional in Human Resources
- Talent Acquisition
- Policy Implementation
- Employee Relations
- SHRM-CP (Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional)
- Organizational Skills
- HR Operations
- Effective Communication
- Bilingual (French/English)
- Multilingualism
- Business Administration
- Management
- Certified Financial Planner
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Regulatory Compliance
- Confidentiality
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
- Family And Medical Leave Act Of 1993
- File Management
- Microsoft Office
- Detail Oriented
- Payroll Administration
Job areas
- Human Resources
- Administrative
- Manufacturing
- Human Resources Generalist
- Personnel and Careers Professionals
- Human Resources Specialists
Additional details
- Minimum education
- College diploma
- Minimum experience
- 2+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
