Position Summary

As a Senior HR Generalist you will support the Equipment & Technologies team based out of our Stittsville, Ontario site.  This is a contract position for approximately 12 to 15 months to cover maternity leave.

In this role you will partner with Managers and Associates at various levels to provide HR guidance, support and solutions on of a broad range of HR programs and initiatives in support of business objectives. In partnership with the Senior HR Manager for the business division and business leadership, you will implement solutions to address recruiting, talent management, development, training, employee engagement, compensation and total rewards, and HR compliance matters.   

What you'll do as a Sr HR Generalist

• Handle high volume and complex employee relations situations and bring to resolution. Conduct investigations as appropriate and recommend solutions. Partner and coach Managers as they work through situations. Partner with Senior HR Manager on complex employee relation matters and develop and implement programs to foster positive employee relations. 
• Support Senior HR Manager in developing customized programs to meet business needs. Conduct HR research, project support, reporting/analytics, and champions global HR initiatives.
• Support change management efforts to foster adoption of HR and/or business initiatives.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition on recruiting activity for the business group. Focus on ensuring Talent Acquisition needs are well defined, resources and processes are in place to meet objectives, and participate in the selection process to help select the right talent. Provide guidance to managers to ensure new hires are onboarded effectively through use of standard work.
• Consult with business to address compensation matters. Assist managers in developing accurate and concise job descriptions, defining skill, knowledge and competency requirements for roles. Partner with compensation COE to perform market analysis. Implement compensation or total reward programs across employee groups, to include effective communications.
• Conduct new hire orientations and facilitate other HR training sessions as needed. Facilitate new leader assimilations and focus group meetings.
• Assist with routine management reporting and root cause countermeasure activities in support of business and company targets.
• Support the business in the pulse survey process and partner with Leadership to ensure appropriate action planning.
• Support Senior HR Manager in partnering with the business on the Talent development process including the Associate development plan creation. 
• This is an individual contributor role / no direct reports.

The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed

Required

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Behavioral Sciences, Organizational Development, or similar.
• Minimum 4 years experience in HR required. Experience demonstrates progression of HR generalist responsibilities.
• Of the minimum experience, 3 years must include recruiting, employee relations, performance management, succession planning, compensation practices, and training and development.
• Proficiency with HR systems (HRIS, ATS).
• Knowledge and application of current HR trends, best practices and compliance issues.
• Ability to travel locally required.

Desired

• Member of HRPA, CHRP/CHRL designation.
• HR Experience working in large, public, multi-national company is desired.

Skills

• Work under minimal direction, will work independently with managers and employees to resolve routine issues. Seek guidance from senior HR lead on non-routine issues.
• Work primarily at a tactical level with ability to develop and tailor programs to meet unique business needs.
• Highly organized.
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple changing priorities with ambiguity.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and strong communication skills.
• Understanding of business strategies and ability to align work in support of these goals.
• Performance management, talent development, recruitment, ER issues, and Coordinator areas.

What STERIS Offers

• Three weeks of paid vacation per year
• Personal and statutory leave
• Group insurance program: Health & Dental
• Advancement opportunities for a long-term career

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