Harbourfront Centreis a leading cultural institution in Toronto, celebrated for its vibrant arts, culture, community and recreational programs. As a not-for-profit organization, we are committed to enriching the lives of diverse communities through creativity, innovation, connection and excellence. A multi-faceted campus, Harbourfront Centre includes programming across arts, culture, recreation and learning, as well as commercial businesses that generate essential revenue to support operations.

We are currently seeking an organized and collaborative HR Generalist to support key aspects of the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee documentation and HR administration,while also taking ownership of projects that strengthen and modernize the department's processes and practices.

Position Title: HR Generalist

Department: People & Culture

Reporting To: Head of People

Number of Vacancies: 1

Employment Type: Full-time

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Compensation: Annual salary of $65,000 - $80,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package

Position Overview

The HR Generalist performsa broad, hands-on role that combines day-to-day human resources operations with project coordination, process improvement and the development of HR infrastructure. Beyond supporting key aspects of the employee lifecycle and HR administration, akey focus will be improving the overall employee and candidate experience through the development of consistent processes, centralized documentation, effective HR tools and reporting, and accessible HR resources.

Responsibilities

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

- Coordinate and support full-cycle recruitment activities,



from job posting and candidate screening through interview coordination, reference checks and offer preparation.
- Partner with hiring managers to coordinate recruitment requirements and maintain an organized, consistent hiring process.
- Support the development and standardization of recruitment tools, templates and resources.
- Map and document the end-to-end recruitment journey, identifying opportunities to improve candidate experience, efficiency and consistency.
- Maintain accurate recruitment records and monitor recruitment activity and key metrics.
- Support employer branding and recruitment-related initiatives as required.

Onboarding & Employee Lifecycle

- Coordinate the onboarding process for new employees, ensuring a consistent, welcoming and positive experience.
- Develop and implement a structured new hire orientation program, including presentation materials, onboarding resources, checklists and supporting documentation.
- Coordinate pre-employment requirements, recent hire paperwork, system access and orientation logistics in partnership with relevant departments.
- Support employee lifecycle activities, including transfers, changes in employment status, leaves and offboarding.
- Map and document key employee lifecycle processes, identifying opportunities to streamline and improve the employee experience.




- Maintain onboarding and offboarding documentation, templates and process guides.
- Assist with reviewing, updating and maintaining HR policies, procedures and employee-facing documentation.
- Conduct research and support the development of new policies and procedures in response to organizational needs, legislative changes and evolving HR practices.
- Maintain current HR templates, forms, guidelines and process documentation.
- Identify opportunities to improve consistency, accessibility and usability of HR information.
- Support the communication and implementation of policy and process updates.

HR SharePoint & Document Management

- Manage and maintain the HR SharePoint site as a centralized resource for HR information, tools, templates and documentation.
- Lead the organization and centralization of HR files, ensuring consistent naming conventions, folder structures, version control and document management practices.
- Review existing HR documentation and identify opportunities to consolidate, organize and improve accessibility.
- Develop and maintain a user-friendly HR resource hub for employees and managers.
- Establish appropriate document management practices, including confidentiality, access permissions, retention and version control.
- Regularly review and update SharePoint content to ensure information remains accurate and relevant.

HR Projects & Process Improvement

- Lead and support HR projects from planning and development through implementation.
- Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes, improve efficiencies and enhance the employee experience.
- Develop process maps

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