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MDPI

Sep 9

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Consulting
    People, HR & Administration
  • Toronto
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AI generated summary

  • You need a Bachelor’s degree, 3-5 years in HR, knowledge of Canadian labor laws, strong communication and organizational skills, and familiarity with HR systems and payroll processes.
  • You will manage recruitment, payroll, employee relations, compliance, performance management, HR administration, training, and participate in HR projects.

Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in an HR Generalist role or similar, including recruitment and payroll preferably in a stand-alone position.
  • Knowledge: Strong understanding of Canadian labor laws and HR best practices. Familiarity with payroll processes and collaboration with payroll providers.
  • Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organizational and multitasking abilities. Knowledge of HR systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Attributes: Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
  • Certification: CHRP or CHRL designation is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Recruitment: Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, candidate sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding new employees. Work closely with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and ensure the timely hiring of qualified candidates.
  • Payroll Management: Coordinate with the outsourced payroll partner to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing. Handle payroll-related queries and ensure compliance with local payroll regulations.
  • Employee Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding HR policies, procedures, and benefits. Address and resolve employee concerns and issues in a timely and effective manner.
  • Compliance: Ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation and advise management on necessary actions.
  • Performance Management: Assist in the development and implementation of performance management processes. Support managers in conducting performance reviews and managing employee development plans.
  • HR Administration: Maintain employee records, prepare HR reports, and manage HR documentation. Oversee employee benefits administration and ensure accurate record-keeping.
  • Training and Development: Identify training needs and coordinate training programs to enhance employee skills and performance. Promote continuous learning and professional development within the office.
  • HR Projects: Participate in regional HR projects and initiatives as required. Collaborate with the regional HR team to align local HR practices with global HR strategies.

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of the HR Generalist role?

The primary responsibilities include managing end-to-end recruitment, coordinating payroll management with an outsourced partner, addressing employee relations, ensuring compliance with local labor laws, assisting in performance management, maintaining HR administration tasks, identifying training needs, and participating in HR projects.

What qualifications are required for the HR Generalist position?

A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required, along with 3-5 years of experience in an HR Generalist role or similar, strong knowledge of Canadian labor laws, and excellent communication and organizational skills.

Is there a preferred certification for this position?

Yes, the CHRP or CHRL designation is preferred but not required.

What type of work environment can I expect at MDPI?

You can expect a fast-paced, multicultural environment that values diversity, equality, and inclusion, fostering a workplace where individual differences are respected and professional growth is encouraged.

What are the benefits offered to employees?

Benefits include competitive health insurance packages covering various healthcare aspects, convenient transportation links to the office, and opportunities for professional growth and travel to other MDPI offices.

How does the application process work?

Interested candidates should submit their CV and cover letter. Shortlisted candidates will go through multiple interview rounds via Microsoft Teams and an in-person interview with the local Operations Manager.

Can I expect training and development opportunities?

Yes, the HR Generalist will identify training needs and coordinate programs to enhance employee skills and performance, promoting continuous learning and professional development.

What is the location of the MDPI Toronto office?

The MDPI Toronto office is located in North York, with convenient access to the Yonge-Sheppard TTC station, making it easily accessible from various transit points.

Is the role of HR Generalist a stand-alone position?

Yes, this HR Generalist role is a stand-alone position that is part of the regional HR team and reports directly to the HR Manager Europe & North America.

What is MDPI's mission?

MDPI's mission is to foster open scientific exchange in all forms and across all disciplines, supporting academic communities since 1996 through the operation of over 360 peer-reviewed open access journals.

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MDPI

A pioneer in scholarly open access publishing, MDPI has supported academic communities since 1996.

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Mission & Purpose

MDPI, or Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, is a Switzerland-based open-access publishing company that operates internationally. Their primary focus is on scholarly and academic publishing across various scientific disciplines. MDPI's ultimate mission is to facilitate the dissemination of scientific knowledge by providing a platform for researchers to publish their work openly and accessibly. Their purpose is to contribute to the progress of science by promoting open access, transparency, and collaboration within the global research community. MDPI publishes a wide range of peer-reviewed journals covering diverse fields, from natural sciences to social sciences, and aims to make scientific research freely available to the global audience, fostering innovation and knowledge-sharing.

Culture & Values

  • Open Access

    We offer access to science and the latest research for free. All of our content is published in open access and distributed under a Creative Commons License, which means published articles can be freely shared and the content re-used, upon proper attribution.

  • Timeliness and Efficiency

    We aim to publish fast to ensure the latest research is rapidly disseminated, using thorough, precise editorial work. By assisting editors and reviewers all along the peer-review process, a first decision is provided to authors in under 32 days; once accepted, papers are published within 7–10 days.

  • Simplicity

    All of our tools and services can be found in one place and prioritize user-friendly interfaces. Simple processes keep our editorial process highly efficient.

  • High Quality Service

    We aim to provide a service that supports scholars and their work. By offering a range of different options, including journal publication at mdpi.com, early publication at preprints.org and conferences on sciforum.net, we support scientific communities worldwide to make a positive impact on research.

  • Rooted in Sustainability

    In addition to being at the root of MDPI and a key theme in our journals, sustainability is a core value as we ensure the long-term preservation of published papers, and the future of science through partnerships, sponsorships and awards.

  • Flexibility

    In a changing and evolving publishing environment, we are constantly adapting and developing new tools and services. By listening to feedback from authors, editors and readers, we can make changes to better meet the needs of our research community and keep MDPI relevant.