- We’re looking for an HR Generalist to help shape how employees experience our workplace from their first day through every milestone after

- You’ll curate the moments that make people feel welcomed, recognized, and connected, while also building the operational HR foundation that keeps our Wattpad HR team running smoothly

- If you are someone who is excited about creating memorable employee moments and wants to grow a well-rounded HR skill set, this role could be a outstanding fit for you. We’re looking for someone who can take initiative and take an employee-focused approach in this role!

- Serve as the first point of contact for managers and employees regarding all aspects of employment and the employee lifecycle

- Manage HR processes and interpret HR policies, ensuring a clear and consistent approach

- Lead the employee experience by drafting communications, coordinating events, and administering calendars

- Manage the onboarding experience, including: orientation sessions, first-week programming, and check-ins that help new employees ramp up

- Manage the off-boarding experience, including all HR processes and conducting exit interviews

- Manage and administer employee leaves, accommodations, and initial employee relations inquires

- Support cyclical People processes (performance reviews, engagement surveys, compliance tasks) with scheduling, tracking, and reporting

Benefits

- Full health benefits




- Career development & Mentorship opportunities

- RRSP matching
- Generous parental Leave top-up

- Flexible hours

- Regular hackathons
- Healthy snacks & drinks

- Your choice of hardware
- Monthly work-from-home allowance

- Beautiful offices in Toronto and Halifax

- Easy access to transit- 2-4 years of experience in HR, people operations, employee experience or talent acquisition

- Ability to communicate in a confidential and clear manner with employees and managers

- Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

- Organized and reliable: you juggle multiple programs, deadlines, and budgets without letting things slip

- Strong written communication skills: you can write a crisp, warm employee announcement without heavy editing

- Experience with an HRIS (e.g, ADP Workforce Now, BambooHR)

- Strong attention to detail and follow-through

- Discretion and good judgment with confidential information

- Experience managing vendors or program budgets

- Working toward CHRP designation or equivalent

- Strong understanding of employment standards

- Familiarity with immigration processes including LMIAs and work permits

- Ability to interpret HR policies

- Don’t meet all the requirements? We encourage you to apply anyways. You might actually be the right person or you may be a good fit for a number of other openings we currently have

📌 Human Resources Generalist (Toronto)
🏢 Wattpad
📍 Toronto