HR Generalist at Celebright — NeverHard

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $60,000 - Celebright is a fast growing, Ottawa based company. We design permanent holiday lighting systems, which combine custom lighting controller hardware with industry leading cloud based control. Were a tight knit group of nice people, with a focus on creating quality products and delivering an excellent customer experience. About the Role We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive HR Generalist to support the day-to-day administration of our HR programs and processes. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, thrives on organization, and wants to contribute to a growing, collaborative company. Working closely with the CEO and VP of People & Culture, you will help keep our HR operations running smoothly while contributing to employee engagement and culture initiatives. Vacancy Type: New position Responsibilities HR Administration & HRIS:Maintain and update employee records within the HRIS, ensuring data accuracy and compliance. Process employee changes (new hires, terminations, status changes, promotions) and generate basic HR reports as needed. Benefits Administration:Support enrolment, changes, and terminations for employee benefits programs. Act as a first point of contact for employee benefits questions and liaise with providers as needed. Payroll Coordination:Coordinate with payroll to ensure timely and accurate submission of relevant employee data, including new hires, terminations, leaves, and status changes. Performance Management:Support the administration of the performance review cycle, including scheduling, tracking completion, maintaining documentation, and assisting managers with process questions. Employee Relations:Serve as a first point of contact for routine employee questions and concerns, escalating more complex matters to the VP, People & Culture as appropriate. Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions. Recruitment Support:Assist with recruitment activities including posting roles, screening resumes, scheduling and supporting interviews, coordinating candidate communication, and assisting with offer letter preparation. Onboarding & Offboarding:Manage the onboarding process for new and seasonal staff, including preparing materials, scheduling orientation, setting up accounts/access, and coordinating with relevant departments. Manage offboarding processes including documentation, exit logistics, and system deactivation. Health & Safety Administration:Support administration of the health and safety program, including maintaining records, tracking required training/certifications, supporting incident reporting and documentation, and assisting with compliance requirements. Training & Development:Support employee training requests, identify and source appropriate external training resources, coordinate scheduling, and maintain tracking records of training completed and outstanding requirements. Policy & Documentation Management:Maintain HR policy documents and the employee handbook. Support circulation of policy updates and communications to staff. Prepare and manage employment contracts, letters, and other employee documentation as required. Internal Communications:Draft and distribute internal communications related to HR programs, policy updates, events, and announcements. Employee Engagement:Administer the quarterly employee pulse survey, including distribution, tracking response rates, and compiling results for review. Special Projects:Assist with special projects related to employee programs, culture initiatives, planning staff events and engagement activities. General HR Support:Provide general administrative support to the People & Culture function, including filing, scheduling, maintaining HR calendars, and other duties as assigned. Qualifications Diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field 2+ years of HR administration or generalist experience (experience in small to medium sized business environment considered an asset) Familiarity with HRIS systems and payroll coordination processes Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Excellent written and verbal communication skills High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfort learning new systems Knowledge of Ontario employment standards and health and safety regulations is an asset CHRP or working toward CHRP designation considered an asset High Level of emotional intelligence, and an ability to problem-solve interpersonal challenges as they arise within the team Pay: $65,000.00-$80,000.00 per year Benefits: Dental care Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kanata, ON K2L 1V8