Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources Generalist

Are you looking for career opportunities within a global, growing real estate company? Then you might be our next Human Resources Generalist.

Job Description

Akelius is seeking an adaptable and highly organized Human Resources Generalist to join the team. The ideal candidate enjoys collaborating across departments on projects and can multitask in a fast-paced environment. Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the Generalist supports the team by contributing to a variety of key HR functions:

1. Assist with all internal and external HR-related matters.
2. Ensure personnel files are consistent and compliant.
3. Facilitate onboarding, orientation, and training of new staff as well as employee offboarding.
4. Participate in developing organizational guidelines and procedures.
5. Recommend strategies for employee engagement.
6. Coordinate employee development plans and performance management.
7. Stay abreast of latest HR trends and best practices.
8. Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource local law requirements.
9. Research health and safety practices and suggest improvements or modifications to existing policies.
10. Assist with the full-cycle recruitment process by identifying candidates, conducting reference checks, and issuing employment contracts.
11. Create documents, spreadsheets, and support with HR reporting and metrics as required.
12. Update HR databases (e.g., new hires, separations, promotions, vacation, and sick leaves).
13. Maintain employee records.
14. Process employee requests and provide relevant information.
15. Prepare paperwork for HR policies and procedures.
16. Prepare reports and presentations for internal communications.
17. Partner with HR team members on ad hoc projects and daily tasks.
18. Perform other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

1. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business, or related field.
2. CHRP designation is considered an asset.
3. Three plus years of work experience in Human Resources; benefits administration and compensation management and/or payroll experience is considered an asset.
4. Ability to adapt to an evolving environment and handle multiple high-volume priorities.
5. Ability to communicate to all levels of the organization.
6. Proficiency in MS Office Excel; experience with HRIS and ATS.
7. Excellent time management and organizational skills.
8. Ability to handle data with confidentiality.
9. Ability to anticipate potential issues and work to resolve them.
10. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
11. Ability to work well independently with limited supervision.

How to Apply

Apply with a copy of your resume.

About Akelius

Akelius acquires, upgrades, and manages residential properties. Akelius owns rental apartments in New York, Boston, Washington D.C., Austin, Montreal, Quebec, Toronto, Ottawa, Paris, and London. Read more at www.akelius.com.

Akelius Canada is committed to providing accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you are contacted for this position and require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please let the HR team know.