Human Resources Generalist, Oakville

Our client is a growing organization operating within the pharmaceutical and healthcare space, focused on supporting patients, healthcare professionals, and industry partners through innovative and service-driven solutions.

With a collaborative and fast-paced environment, the organization is seeking an experienced HR professional who can confidently operate as the primary HR resource while helping support continued growth, employee engagement, and operational excellence.

Position Summary Our client is seeking a hands‑on Human Resources Generalist to lead and manage the day‑to‑day HR function across the organization. This is a standalone HR role best suited for someone who enjoys ownership, autonomy, and balancing both strategic and administrative HR responsibilities.

You will work closely with leadership while independently managing recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, policy development, compliance, payroll coordination, and workplace initiatives.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, can confidently prioritize competing demands, and enjoys building structure and process improvements within a growing business.

Key Responsibilities Recruitment, Onboarding&Employee Experience

Lead full‑cycle recruitment, candidate screening, and onboarding activities

Support employee retention and engagement initiatives

Coordinate training, onboarding, and employee development activities

Support company‑wide communications, wellness initiatives, and social events

Employee Relations&Performance Management

Provide guidance to employees and leadership on HR policies and procedures

Support employee relations matters, coaching conversations, and workplace concerns

Manage performance management processes, progressive discipline, and performance improvement plans

Foster a positive, collaborative, and compliant workplace culture

HR Operations&Compliance

Develop, maintain, and administer HR policies, procedures, and documentation

Ensure compliance with Ontario employment legislation, ESA, and OHSA requirements

Maintain HR records, onboarding documentation, organizational charts, and employee files

Support payroll coordination, benefits administration, and compensation processes

Organizational Support

Partner closely with leadership on workforce planning and organizational initiatives

Participate in HR projects and process improvement initiatives as needed

Act as the primary point of contact for day‑to‑day HR operations across the business

Qualifications

3‑5 years of hands‑on HR experience in a Generalist capacity

Previous standalone HR experience strongly preferred

CHRP designation and/or post‑secondary education in Human Resources

Strong understanding of Ontario employment legislation and HR best practices

Experience supporting recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and compliance

Strong communication, organizational, and conflict resolution skills

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion

Highly self‑directed with the ability to manage competing priorities independently

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR systems

What’s Offered

Extended Health&Dental Benefits

Opportunity to own and shape the HR function

Direct partnership with leadership

Collaborative and growing team environment

If you are an HR professional looking for an opportunity where you can make a meaningful impact while operating with autonomy and ownership, we would love to hear from you.

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