YM Inc. was founded on the strength of a single retail store in the heart of downtown Toronto in 1975, under the name Stitches. Today we are one of North America’s leading apparel retailers operating over 800 stores across Canada and the United States under the following banners: Stitches, Urban Planet, Urban Behavior, Sirens, Forever 21, Urban Kids, Suzy Shier, Le Chateau, Bluenotes, West 49, Mandee, Charlotte Russe, and Rue21.

Our goal is to sustain performance that exceeds expectations. We are committed to creating a culture where people feel valued and inspired to achieve results. We give our people the appropriate tools, freedom and authority to make decisions.

They are accountable for their actions and we recognize their efforts and reward their results. We attract and nurture the best people by providing leadership opportunities, career development and continuous learning. We are committed to leading by example and with integrity.

We treat people with respect and dignity, promote the benefits of diversity and address challenges in a direct and compassionate manner. We engage people in our goals and objectives; we listen and act on new ideas where possible. That is our Philosophy.

How you will make a difference:

This position is a temporary contract opportunity for 7 months.

As the first point of contact for HR-related matters across our Canadian and the US retail locations, the HR Generalist plays a key role in supporting our store teams and ensuring compliance with employment legislation. In this dynamic and fast-faced role, you'll use sound judgment and a proactive approach to resolve employee concerns, promote workplace safety, and support the smooth delivery of HR programs across the employee lifecycle.

What You’ll Do:

· Serve as the first point of contact for employee inquiries related to HR policies, workplace concerns, leaves of absence, and general employment matters across Canada and the USA





· Support employee relations by conducting workplace investigations and assisting with conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and terminations in alignment with company policies and employment legislation

· Administer and monitor various leave of absence programs, ensuring compliance with federal, provincial, and state laws

· Manage workplace injury and claims processes, including CNESST claims in Quebec, incident reporting, claims submission, monitoring claim status, and coordinating safe and timely return-to-work plans

· Support Quebec-specific compliance initiatives, including the Quebec French Language Committee and Quebec Pay Equity Committee

· Promote and oversee health and safety programs across all locations, including training coordination (e.g., First Aid, JHSC), maintaining health and safety boards, responding to workplace safety concerns or inspections, and participation in Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) activities at the corporate office

· Engage in the interactive process to assess and implement reasonable accommodations or modified duties for employees requesting medical support

· Respond to external agency inquiries such as Unemployment Insurance Benefit claims (USA), Service Canada requests, and support the resolution of employment-related matters involving regulatory inspections, workplace complaints, and other compliance reviews

· Prepare documentation for store closures in accordance with relevant legislation

· Maintain compliance with labour law posting requirements across US store locations





· Manage job postings for Quebec and provide backup recruitment support as needed, including job postings for other locations, employment verifications, background checks, and business reference checks

· Assist with onboarding and orientation of new hires and internal transfers at Head Office

· Contribute to HR policy updates, communications, manuals, and special projects as assigned

What You’ll Need:

· 2-3 years of HR experience

· Bilingual in English and French

· Spanish is an asset

· Excellent computer skills with solid working knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook

· US employee relations experience an asset

· Excellent interpersonal and communications skills

· Strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to work well under pressure

· Well-organized, detail oriented, with ability to prioritize and multi-task

· Acts with integrity and maintains a high level of confidentiality

What we offer:

· Competitive Compensation Package

· Health and Dental Benefits Plan

· Paid Sick Days

· Employee Discount

· Tuition Reimbursement

· Being part of an amazing, supportive and collaborative team

YM Inc. is an equal prospect employer. If chosen to participate in the selection process, accommodations are available upon request. We will consult with the applicant to provide or arrange suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs.

This posting is for an open vacancy. We use AI in our hiring process.

Pay: $60,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:
- North York, ON M6A 2W1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:
- Human Resources: 2 years (required)
- US Employment Law: 1 year (required)

Language:
- French (required)
- English (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Bilingual HR Generalist (North York)
🏢 YM
📍 North York