Country Human Resources Generalist

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Do you have a proven track record in a broad range of Human Resources practices? Do you thrive working in a fast-paced and stimulating environment with multiple demands while delivering results to your clients? Are you passionate about navigating an ever-evolving HR landscape and ambiguity? Read on as this role is for you!

Position Summary

Reporting to the Country People Org. Lead, this role develops and delivers country-level HR strategies. It provides HR support and implements programs across multiple businesses, functions, and regions. The role answers complex questions on HR policies, procedures, and programs, and ensures initiatives meet business priorities and local legal requirements. Working with a broader HR team, it delivers coordinated services to employees, coaching to leaders on performance and conduct matters, supports core HR activities, consults with regional leaders on program needs, and uses trend analysis to keep HR work aligned with business goals.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides a full range of HR support and policy / program implementation activities at a country level.  Apply knowledge of HP HR practices and appropriate provincial employment legislation to ensure compliance with ever evolving employment laws
• Be a trusted advisor to managers and employees to resolve conflict, address challenges and employee development, and maintain a healthy work environment.
• Partner with HR team and business leaders to proactively address challenges and opportunities that impact employee experience and productivity. Including but not limited to attendance and/or performance management.  
• Implements human resources programs to meet geography, business, and functional needs.
• Delivers programs and policies developed globally that are specialized for local or regional requirements (i.e. ‘Canadianize’ policies and programs to ensure adherence to local requirements)
• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence (CoEs - Total Rewards, Talent, Learning & Culture, Recruiting & Onboarding, People Services & Insights, Inclusion, etc) to define and execute a positive and effective end-to-end HR service experience for all clients.
• Consults with managers on employment standards leaves and other HR programs in place to support employees through different career and life stages
• Support the planning and delivery of Career Navigator and Rewards Planning milestones with assigned client groups/ business partners
• Engage in local Employee Health & Safety initiatives
• Coordinating / Liaising with Payroll team members to optimize the employee experience
• Other projects and duties as assigned, such as but not limited to workforce redeployment and reduction, university hiring and contingent workforce management.

Education and Experience Required

• University degree in related field (i.e. business, human resources, psychology)
• Professional Human Resources Certifications preferred (i.e. CHRP; CHRL)
• Demonstrated 3+  years of related progressive and advanced human resources experience in a variety of HR domains, with emphasis on Employee Relations  
• Commitment to leading and role modeling the HP Way
• Experience working in a centralized human resources model, partnering with Centres of Expertise (COEs)

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated experience and applied understanding of employment legislation requirements in all Canadian provinces including the Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Proven ability to take initiative and/or be responsive and proactive in all aspects of Human Resources
• Ability to effectively manage multiple demands and priorities, often independently.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience in managing relationships at all levels within the organization
• Experience in managing human resources projects
• Demonstrated experiences in process improvement and project management
• Ability to respond independently to complex inquiries; research and apply learnings in complex situations
• Bilingual in English and French, preferred

Impact/Scope

• Contributes to country-wide initiatives that impact one business or function.
• Participates in major projects that have a country- or region- wide impact.

Complexity
                • Responds to moderately complex issues within established guidelines.

About HP

HP creates new possibilities for technology to have a meaningful impact on people, businesses, governments and society. A Fortune 500 Company, HP brings together a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure to serve more than 1 billion customers in over 170 countries on six continents. HP invents, engineers, and delivers technology solutions that drive business value, create social value, and improve the lives of our clients. HP Canada’s Talent Acquisition processes involve the use of technology, including but not limited to, artificial intelligence (AI) tools, to support the screening, assessment, and selection processes. These tools are designed to enhance fairness and efficiency, and all hiring decisions are reviewed by our recruitment team to ensure alignment with HP’s hiring standards and applicable Provincial employment laws. This job posting is for an existing vacancy or a position expected to become vacant in the near future.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this role is $68,950 to $85,000 annually. Pay within this range will be based on the review of experience, skills, and internal equity. 

HP Canada is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome the many dimensions of diversity. Upon request by qualified candidates, accommodation of special needs may be considered during all stages of the selection process within the framework of the HP Accommodation Policy. ​ If you require a reasonable accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [email protected].

In order to satisfy our contractual obligations with clients, the successful candidate will be required to pass a basic, standard Criminal Records check. You will also be required to sign off on HP's Confidentiality, Non-Solicitation and Conflict of Interest Agreement.

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HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s).

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