We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic HR Generalist to join our MDPI Toronto office. This stand-alone role will be an integral part of our regional HR team, reporting directly to the HR Manager Europe & North America. This role is crucial in supporting the office's growth and ensuring smooth HR operations, including recruitment and payroll management in collaboration with our outsourced payroll partner.

Tasks & Responsibilities

Recruitment: Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, candidate sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding new employees. Work closely with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and ensure the timely hiring of qualified candidates.
Payroll Management: Coordinate with the outsourced payroll partner to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing. Handle payroll-related queries and ensure compliance with local payroll regulations.
Employee Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding HR policies, procedures, and benefits. Address and resolve employee concerns and issues in a timely and effective manner.
Compliance: Ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation and advise management on necessary actions.
Performance Management: Assist in the development and implementation of performance management processes. Support managers in conducting performance reviews and managing employee development plans.
HR Administration: Maintain employee records, prepare HR reports, and manage HR documentation. Oversee employee benefits administration and ensure accurate record-keeping.
Training and Development: Identify training needs and coordinate training programs to enhance employee skills and performance. Promote continuous learning and professional development within the office.
HR Projects: Participate in regional HR projects and initiatives as required. Collaborate with the regional HR team to align local HR practices with global HR strategies.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in an HR Generalist role or similar, including recruitment and payroll preferably in a stand-alone position.
Knowledge: Strong understanding of Canadian labor laws and HR best practices. Familiarity with payroll processes and collaboration with payroll providers.
Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organizational and multitasking abilities. Knowledge of HR systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
Attributes: Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Certification: CHRP or CHRL designation is preferred but not required.

What we offer

Competitive Health Insurance Packages: Comprehensive health insurance that covers aspects of dental work, vision care, and prescription costs, as well as extras such as physiotherapy, psychotherapy, massage and wellness services, and more.
Convenient Transportation Links: Office based in North York with convenient access to the Yonge-Sheppard TTC station. Ten minutes by subway from the Finch Go Bus terminal and thirty minutes by subway from Union Station.
Opportunities for Growth: Joining MDPI offers the opportunity to be part of a growing, international team with prospects for professional growth and the possibility to travel to other MDPI offices.

Application Process

Interested candidates are asked to submit their CV and cover letter. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for a first round of interviews via Microsoft Teams (video call) by the Recruiter. If successful, candidates will be invited to a second interview with the HR Manager Europe and North America also via video call. Candidates who pass this stage will be invited to the third and final interview, which will take place in person at our Toronto office with the local Operations Manager.

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

At MDPI, we believe in fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values individual differences and prioritizes growth through continuous learning, support, and feedback. We are always seeking new initiatives to advance diversity and inclusion across all our offices to create a more equal workforce.

Interested?

If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity, apply now by clicking on the button "Join Our Team!".

Join us in an exciting, fast-pacing, multicultural environment in an international organization!

About us

A pioneer in scholarly open access publishing, MDPI has supported academic communities since 1996. Our mission is to foster open scientific exchange in all forms, across all disciplines. We operate more than 360 diverse, peer-reviewed, open access journals supported by over 35,500 academic editors. We serve scholars from around the world to ensure the latest research is openly and broadly available.

Initiatives

At MDPI, we develop and maintain various platforms in order to better serve the scientific community. Please find here-below a list of our main platforms:

https://www.mdpi.com/

https://sciprofiles.com/

https://sciforum.net/

https://www.scilit.net/

https://www.preprints.org/

https://encyclopedia.pub/

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