People & Culture Generalist (Part-Time) at Analyticsmart Consulting Inc. — NeverHard

People & Culture Generalist (Part-Time) Location: Toronto (Liberty Village) Schedule: 2–3 days per week (approximately 16–24 hours/week) Potential: Opportunity to transition into a full-time leadership role after the initial 90-day period. About Analyticsmart Analyticsmart is a rapidly growing technology and consulting company specializing in AI-powered merchandising, category management, retail analytics, and business intelligence solutions. We work with some of North America's largest retailers and consumer goods companies to help them make smarter decisions through data and innovative software. As we continue to grow, we're looking for an energetic Human Resources Generalist who can help us build an exceptional team while strengthening our company culture and organizational discipline. Position Summary This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys building organizations rather than simply maintaining them. During the first 90 days, your primary focus will be helping us recruit exceptional talent across multiple departments while introducing stronger HR processes, improving accountability, and creating an engaging workplace culture. You will work directly with the President and leadership team to help shape the next chapter of Analyticsmart's growth. Key ResponsibilitiesTalent Acquisition (40%) Lead full-cycle recruitment across technical, consulting, sales and corporate positions Source candidates through multiple channels Screen resumes and conduct initial interviews Coordinate hiring managers throughout the recruitment process Improve interview processes and candidate evaluations Build an ongoing talent pipeline for future hiring needs Create an outstanding candidate experience Employee Relations & HR Operations (25%) Assist managers with employee coaching and performance conversations Support disciplinary processes and documentation Ensure company policies are consistently applied Help resolve workplace concerns professionally and confidentially Participate in onboarding and offboarding activities Maintain employee files and HR documentation Culture & Employee Engagement (20%) Help create a workplace where employees are engaged, accountable, and enjoy coming to work by: Organizing team-building activities Planning employee appreciation events Developing recognition programs Improving employee communication Supporting wellness initiatives Gathering employee feedback and recommending improvements Helping strengthen our company values and culture HR Process Improvement (15%) Review and improve existing HR policies Develop standardized onboarding programs Create employee handbooks and documentation where needed Recommend best practices for performance management Assist with compliance and employment standards Support leadership with organizational planning Qualifications 5+ years of Human Resources experience Experience recruiting multiple professional positions simultaneously Strong understanding of Ontario employment legislation Experience handling employee relations and performance management Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail Comfortable working in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment Proactive, resourceful and able to work independently Nice to Have CHRP or CHRL designation Experience recruiting software developers or technical professionals Experience working within technology, SaaS, consulting, or professional services organizations Familiarity with HRIS and applicant tracking systems Experience helping scale growing companies What Success Looks Like (First 90 Days) Successfully recruit several key positions across the business Improve hiring speed and candidate quality Implement more structured onboarding processes Introduce consistent HR policies and accountability practices Launch employee engagement initiatives that strengthen company culture Build trust with employees while supporting managers in maintaining high performance standards What We're Looking For The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys building teams and organizations. You're equally comfortable interviewing senior candidates, coaching managers through difficult conversations, organizing a team social event, and developing HR processes that help a growing company scale. You believe that great cultures are built through clear expectations, accountability, recognition, and genuine care for employees. Why Join Analyticsmart? Help shape the future of a growing AI and technology company Work directly with executive leadership Influence hiring, culture, and organizational development Flexible part-time schedule (2–3 days per week) Opportunity to transition into a full-time HR leadership role after the initial 90-day period based on performance and company growth