human resources generalist

*Position Summary*

KTI Limited is hiring a contract Human Resources professional for a maternity leave coverage position ending April 30, 2028. The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for delivering comprehensive human resources support with a primary focus on payroll and benefits administration, employee relations, and leave and attendance management. The role serves as a trusted resource to employees and leaders, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable employment legislation while supporting a positive and productive workplace culture.

*What?s in it for you?*

• Full-time employment, 40hr/week
• Location: Aurora, Ontario

• Contract ending April 30, 2028
• Hybrid Work Schedule; currently 3 days in office and 2 days remote

• Company Benefits such as LTD & Health/Dental benefits

*Key Responsibilities:*

_*Payroll & Benefits Administration*_

• Process full cycle payroll on a bi-weekly basis
• Process and review payroll-related changes and additions

• Manages employee lifecycle changes, including new hires, transfers, promotions, compensation changes, leaves of absence, status changes, and terminations
• Administer employee benefit programs and monitor changes

• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, benefits, deductions, and compensation

_*Employee Relations*_

• Provide guidance and support to employees and managers regarding HR policies, procedures, and workplace concerns
• Assist in resolving employee relations matters through consultation, investigation, and conflict resolution

• Support performance management processes, including coaching, disciplinary actions, performance plans, and documentation
• Conduct workplace investigations and maintain confidential records

• Support employee engagement initiatives

_*Leave & Attendance Management*_

• Administer vacation, sick leave, and statutory leaves
• Coordinate full cycle return-to-work and accommodation processes

• Track attendance and absenteeism trends

_*Recruitment & Onboarding*_

• Coordinate job postings, candidate screening, and interviews
• Prepare employment offers and complete onboarding

• Facilitate new hire orientation

_*HR Compliance, Reporting & Special Projects*_

• Maintain employee files and HRIS records
• Prepare HR metrics and workforce reports

• Support policy updates, audits, and HR projects
• Monitoring, analyzing, and reporting metrics and organizational trends to leadership

Any other duties which may be assigned to you from time to time by your manager.

*Qualifications:*

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, Payroll Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of progressive HR experience, including payroll, employee relations, benefits administration, and leave management.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll practices and compliance, including payroll legislation, statutory remittances, taxable benefits, ROEs, and year-end processing.
• Demonstrated ability to process payroll accurately, maintain data integrity, identify discrepancies, and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Knowledge of employment and labour legislation, including the Employment Standards Act (ESA), Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), AODA, and applicable legislation across multiple provinces.
• Experience with payroll and HRIS systems; ADP Workforce Now experience is considered a strong asset.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees, managers, and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and time-management skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Word.
• CHRP designation (or working toward one) and/or PCP designation is considered an asset.

_KTI Limited is an equal opportunity employer that thrives on a diverse, barrier-free, and inclusive environment welcoming applications from all._

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