Human Resources Generalist – 1st Shift

Logistics at full potential.

At GXO, we’re constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you’ll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of.

Full Time, Contract. The duration of this contract will be May 2023 until June 2024 to cover a Maternity Leave. It can be extended based on business requirements.

Day Shift, Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm

As the Generalist, Human Resources, you will play a key role in ensuring we continue to encourage, support and retain our employees. You’ll be responsible for the full scope of Human Resources (HR) activities, including hiring and staffing, training and development, compensation and benefits, and health and safety. You’ll also manage various HR projects, communicate employment laws and regulations and maintain a union-free work environment. If you’re looking for a great career with a dynamic global company, join us at GXO.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Partner with the Operations team to provide direction and guidance regarding policies, procedures, and provincial and federal regulatory compliance requirements
• Keep management and Operations apprised of internal and external HR developments that may impact overall effectiveness
• Facilitate new hire orientation and ensure a positive onboarding experience
• Maintain associate personnel files and training materials, ensuring documents and manuals are current, accurate, confidential and in compliance with company policies and government regulations
• Work creatively with leave administrator and management to effectively handle and track leave programs, including short-term disability, workers’ compensation, ESA, and personal leaves
• Implement and utilize HR metrics to measure performance
• Assist with performance management, including delivering disciplinary actions for hourly and salary employees and processing terminations in partnership with corporate HR and Legal
• Conduct timely and thorough workplace investigations

What you need to succeed at GXO:

At a minimum, you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work or military experience
• 1 year of HR experience
• Experience working with HRIS and time/attendance systems
• Knowledge of multiple human resources disciplines, including provincial and federal employment and benefits laws
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Travel will be required, within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)

It’d be great if you also have:

• 5 years of HR experience
• Professional HR certification

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, disability or other protected status.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. Review GXO’s candidate privacy statement here.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to accommodations@gxo.com. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting and a description of the position for which you are applying.

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