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HR Generalist

The HR Generalist will manage daily HR operations including new hire onboarding, benefit administration, and employee relations. They will also support organizational planning, data management in Workday, and ensure compliance with local labor laws.

  • On-site
  • Montréal, QC
  • Posted Jul 29, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

Job Summary: The People Partner role focuses on all aspects of the function for an assigned organization(s) or geography. Core Duties * Coordinating new hire paperwork, equipment ordering and new hire orientations * Responding to unemployment and employment verifications * Support special projects such as employee reviews, handbook sign offs, employee surveys, trainings, legal posters etc. * Lead end-to-end hiring processes including job postings, screening, interviews, and onboarding. * Ensure compliance with applicable laws at the macro and micro level (country/state/local, country/provincial/local, etc). * Be first point of contact for employees and answer questions via People and Culture inbox or ticketing system. * Data entry and people transactions in Workday and adjacent systems. * Oversee Benefit Administration as applicable. * Respond to employees and manager on policies and benefits questions. * Assist in executing Workforce and Organizational Planning * Lead or assist in recruiting efforts as appropriate for the organization(s) or geography. * Handle Moderately complex Employee Relations issues and refers more complex issues to appropriate personnel. * Exercise excellent judgment and make recommendations that balance the needs of employees as well as the company. * Manage multiple competing and important priorities quickly and effectively communicate back to other stakeholders and business leaders. * Apply excellent interpersonal skills both in one-on-one situations with all levels of personnel, and in facilitating group meetings and keeping them on track. * Use seasoned judgment to suggest approaches that optimize among customer needs, business/technological constraints. Basic Qualifications * 2-4 years of HR experience * Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.) * Strong organizational and planning skills. * Ability to maintain confidentiality. * Ability to work well with others both in person and across other offices through remote communications. * Excellent communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate and integrate with geographically dispersed leaders and teams. * Strong problem-solving ability with prioritization and attention to detail. * Ability to speak French * This is an in-office (Laval) role 5 days per week. Desired Qualifications * Workday Experience XPEL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

What you’ll do

The HR Generalist will manage daily HR operations including new hire onboarding, benefit administration, and employee relations. They will also support organizational planning, data management in Workday, and ensure compliance with local labor laws.

Requirements

Candidates must have 2-4 years of HR experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Strong organizational skills, the ability to maintain confidentiality, and fluency in French are required for this in-office role.

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  • HR Generalist
  • Workday
  • Microsoft Office
  • Employee Relations
  • Benefit Administration
  • Recruiting
  • Compliance
  • Organizational Planning
  • Communication
  • Problem-solving
  • French
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Data entry
  • Confidentiality

Job areas

  • Human Resources
  • Administrative

Additional details

Minimum experience
2+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week