ATS Healthcare is a Canadian company that has been providing transportation services for over 25 years. Today, ATS Healthcare is focused on delivering the products Canadians require for improved health and well being. Whether shipping to a hospital, medical facility, pharmacy or residence, our temperature-controlled transpiration solutions ensure your time-definite shipments are delivered into the right hands.

Located in all major metropolitan cities across Canada, the ATS Healthcare family included over 600 employees that each plays a critical role in our vision of building enduring relationships, by delivering integrated solutions with passion and innovation!

Come join us in making a difference for Canadians coast-to-coast! At ATS Healthcare we partner with the top manufacturers, producers and distributors of pharmaceutical products, medical devices, medical surgical products and equipment, OTC, natural health, and consumer health products.

We are a quality-driven organization that focuses on developing value to our clients and our client’s customers. We want our employees to succeed! If you are unsatisfied with the status quo and amazing at two-way communication, come be awesome with us! We are in the people business...

Position: Sr. Human Resource Generalist

Location: Vaughan ON

Type of Employment: Temporary 14 months contract - Monday to Friday 8am-4:30pm

SUMMARY: The Senior Human Resources Generalist is responsible for delivering strategic and operational HR support across the employee lifecycle, including talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, benefits and leave administration, HR compliance, and employee engagement. As a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, this role provides guidance on complex employee matters, leads HR initiatives and programs, ensures compliance with employment legislation, and supports a positive, high-performing workplace culture.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Recruitment and Onboarding:

- Lead the full-cycle recruitment process for specialized positions.
- Conduct new employee orientations and ensure a smooth onboarding process.
- Collaborate with management to develop job descriptions and post openings on various platforms
- Conduct candidate screenings and interviews, providing valuable feedback to hiring managers
- Guide salary negotiations, benefit discussions, and vacation days for recent hires
- Manage employee onboarding process, including creating orientation schedule and drafting employment agreements.

Employee Relations:

- Serve as a point of contact for employees regarding HR-related inquiries and concerns.




- Address employee relations issues promptly and fairly, conducting investigations as necessary.
- Lead investigations involving workplace conflicts, harassment, policy violations, and employee complaints while ensuring procedural fairness and confidentiality.
- Partner with organizational leaders to proactively identify, address, and resolve employee issues.
- Provide strategic guidance and recommendations regarding performance management, disciplinary actions, corrective action, accommodations, and terminations
- Develop and review employee relations documentation, including performance improvement plans, disciplinary actions, and termination communications, ensuring consistency and legal compliance.
- Calculate employee termination costs, including severance pay, statutory entitlements, and notice pay.
- Coach managers on leadership effectiveness, employee engagement, communication practices, and conflict resolution strategies.

Non-occupational leaves and Benefits management:

- Lead the administration of employee leave programs, ensuring compliance, operational continuity, and a supportive employee experience.
- Manage disability claims, including short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance claims.
- Partner with employees, healthcare providers, and case managers to develop and implement effective return-to-work and accommodation plans.
- Address employee inquiries and concerns regarding benefit plans and coverage.
- Perform annual salary updates and employee data changes with benefit providers to ensure benefit records remain accurate and current.
- Maintain accurate records related to disability management, benefits, accommodations, and leave administration.

Compensation & Data Management:

- Lead the annual compensation review process, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, market competitiveness, and internal equity principles.
- Partner with senior leadership, including the President and Vice President of Finance, to determine the annual salary increase budgets.
- Prepare compensation analysis, salary review reports for management’s review.
- Consolidate manager recommendations and conduct audits to ensure consistency, and compliance with organizational compensation practices.




- Collaborate with Payroll to ensure accurate and timely processing of approved wage increases.
- Prepare and distribute compensation increase letters for management delivery.
- Supply managers with Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reports and collecting the corresponding data, then submitting it to payroll for quarterly bonus payment processing
- Lead employment equity reporting (Equity Quantitative Data and Narrative Report) and submitting it to government annually.

Program & Policy Development:

- Contribute to the development and updating of HR policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation, human rights requirements, workplace safety regulations, and company policies.
- Lead the implementation of new programs such as employee discounts, RRSP, and referral programs...etc.
- Drive HR projects and strategic initiatives to improve employee experience and organizational effectiveness.
- Lead Employee of the Year initiatives, including communicating nomination requirements, gathering and validating supporting information from managers, coordinating award purchases, and facilitating recognition activities.

Employee Survey:

- Distribute employee engagement surveys and DEIA surveys and analyze survey results.
- Analyze survey results, identify trends, and provide recommendations to leadership to enhance organizational culture and employee experience.
- Support organizational DEIA initiatives and employee engagement programs.
- Translate employee feedback into actionable recommendations that support continuous improvement and engagement objectives.
- * Any additional duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelor’s degree in Huma Resources, or related field.
- HR Certification is an asset.
- Minimum 3-5 years of HR experience
- Good computer skills in MS Office: Word, Excel and Outlook
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent planning, organization, and prioritizing skills
- Positive, friendly, and helpful approach to work
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, tact and professionalism

ATS Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We particularly welcome applications from women, members of a visible minority, persons with a disability, and aboriginal persons.

We would like to thank all applicants in advance; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. Please no calls.

*Successful applicants will be asked to complete a background check and provide references from a former employer(s).

Work Location: In person

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