Human Resources Generalist (CONTRACT 12 months)

Human Resources Generalist – 12 Month Contract Salary: Up to $80,000 + Benefits Location: Mississauga, ON (Hybrid) Contract: 12-Month Contract Benefits: 100% Employer-Paid Benefits from Day One
About the Opportunity We are seeking an experienced and motivated Human Resources Generalist to join our client's fast-paced, people-first organization.
In this role, you will partner closely with restaurant leadership and a collaborative HR team to support, engage, and retain a high-performing workforce. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious HR professional who is looking to further develop their career while working in a dynamic, high-volume, multi-site environment.
The ideal candidate will be able to hit the ground running, work independently, manage competing priorities, and build strong relationships with leaders across the organization.
What You'll Do

• Act as the primary HR resource and trusted partner for restaurant leadership on a variety of employment-related matters.
• Support employee relations, including performance management, coaching, counselling, conflict resolution, discipline, and termination.
• Conduct workplace investigations and support the management of compliance and employee-related matters.
• Administer and support employee wellness, engagement, occupational health and safety, and return-to-work programs.
• Facilitate and liaise with third-party vendors to support Early and Safe Return-to-Work programs.
• Support the administration of the Group Benefit Plan Program across the organization.
• Develop, update, and support HR policies, procedures, training materials, and best practices.
• Prepare employee correspondence and provide guidance to leadership on effective and legally compliant employee communications.
• Conduct and support HR audits and ensure findings are communicated and addressed appropriately.
• Ensure restaurant leadership has the tools, resources, and support needed to manage employment-related matters effectively.
• Prepare HR reports, dashboards, and tracking tools to support trend analysis and workforce planning.
• Monitor internal processes and legal compliance while identifying opportunities to improve efficiencies and HR practices.
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality, professionalism, and discretion when handling sensitive employee information.