Human Resources Generalist in Greater Toronto Area, Ontario

Scandinavian Building Services has been a Canadian leader in retail and commercial cleaning for the last 60 years. Starting as a small family owned and operated business in Edmonton Alberta in 1982 to offering full service janitorial and building maintenance across Canada today. We attribute our success to staying true to our core values of Service, Motivate, Respect, and Connect. As we continue to grow we are looking to add a Human Resources Generalist to the Scandi Family!

What’s in it for you:

• Awarded one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies: We’re committed to a high level standard of excellence for both clients and our Scandi Family.

• Growth Opportunities: A place to hang your hat. We want our employees to grow with us long term.

• Stability and Job Security: Even through tough economic times we’ve continued to steadily grow, and we aren’t slowing down any time soon. With a strong national presence across Canada

• Family First Culture: We are and have always been a family owned and operated business. We have family friendly events year-round and affectionately call our team members the Scandi Family.

• Benefits: We offer a comprehensive medical and dental plan as well as personal days off.

What your day to day will look like:

Reporting into the Human Resources Manager. This is a permanent hybrid position 3 days remote and 2 days in office. Based out of our Ontario office.

• Employee Onboarding and Changes; Collect, review, and track new hire documents ensuring they are up to date and accurate in our systems and communicate with Hiring Managers. Update all documentation of employee roles and status changes including management of leave of absences in accordance to employment standards. Coordinate with other internal departments to ensure all required information has been received.

• Company Communications; Facilitate HR information sessions. Collaborate with the development of training and onboarding materials. Develop and draft policies and processes as required ensuring documentation and forms are accurate and up to date. Respond to employee HR inquiries providing information on company policies and practices.

• Performance Management; Coach Managers on Human Resources best practices communicating and following up on situations as necessary. Draft warning letters and assist in development of Performance Improvement Plans.

• Investigations; Conduct investigations into received complaints in line with company policies and procedures. Ensure accurate and timely completion of all documentation into our systems.

• Recruitment; Prepare and send out offer letters for corporate and operational staff addressing new hire questions and concerns through the onboarding and training process.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Must have 3 – 5 years of previous experience in a Human Resources role.

• Completion of post secondary education in Human Resources Management.

• Tech savvy; proficient in MS Office products, HR Database, and HRIS systems. ADP, DocuSign, and smart sheet experience an asset.

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with a strong initiative and focus on building bonds with employees. Working as a collaborator and advisor rather than an enforcer.

• Must be able to efficiently handle confidential information and navigate with diplomacy.

• Must be adaptable working in an ever changing environment with a focus on continuous improvement.

What you can expect for our interview process:

• 20 minute preliminary phone interview with our Recruiter.

• 20-40 minute assessment (depending on optional practice questions or breaks).

• 30 minute MS Teams video interview with the Hiring Manager and direct Supervisor for the role.

• 10-15 minute get to know you call with our VP of HR.

At Scandinavian Building Services we are an equal opportunity employer who values a diverse workplace. We recognize the strength that comes from different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives and welcome all candidates to apply. We feel it is important that all people have access and opportunity to be employed, to be valued and to be respected.