Human Resource Generalist - Contract Role
- Mississauga, ON
- On-site
- Posted Aug 20, 2026
- 1 position
$65,000–$75,000 / year
Opens an external site
- Employment type
- Full-time, Contract
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The Human Resources Generalist provides day-to-day HR support across multiple business units, coordinating recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes. They also assist with employee relations, disability management, HR systems administration, and compliance initiatives.
Job details
Company Description WHO ARE WE? Dexterra Group is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX:DXT). We have a far-reaching presence across North America with hundreds of full-time and part-time opportunities available at any given time. We strive to provide our employees with more than just a job—we offer meaningful opportunities in a culture that promotes stability, diversity and inclusion, camaraderie, employee recognition, work-life balance, and doing what you love. For over 75 years, the companies that began independently and now form Dexterra Group have been dedicated to serving North American clients by creating and managing built environments that play a vital role in our economy and local communities. That's something we're truly proud of: Work That Matters, People Who Care. Job Description WHAT'S THE JOB? Reporting to the Human Resources Director, Facilities Management (or designate), the Human Resources Generalist provides day-to-day HR support across multiple business units throughout Canada. This position partners closely with Human Resources Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, operational leaders, and employees to coordinate recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, employee documentation, HR systems administration, reporting, employee relations support, and compliance initiatives. The successful candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys balancing multiple priorities while providing outstanding internal customer service. This is a 6 to 9 Month Contract Role Duties and Responsibilities Partners closely with members of the unit management team by providing professional HR support in carrying out HR functions for our various units across Canada. Assist in employee management, supporting managers and answering their queries Support Talent Acquisition and HRBP Advisors with targeted hiring and new account mobilizations. Assist in the preparation and drafting of salaried employment offer letters, ensuring all required approvals are obtained. Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities for salaried employees through Dayforce. Facilitate employee account setup, system access requests, and onboarding requirements for salaried new hires. Prepare account closure documentation and coordinate system deactivation for departing employees. Conduct and document exit interviews for salaried employees provide summaries and feedback to the Human Resources Business Partners Maintain HR trackers and ensure information is updated, organized, and accurately recorded. Generate employee reports through Dayforce. Together with HRBP Advisors, support the management of disability management process for STD, LTD and other benefit claims in coordination with the total rewards. Provide support to Human Resources Business Partners in employee relations, investigations, grievances, accommodations, and other HR initiatives. Support HR audits, compliance initiatives, and special projects as assigned. Qualifications WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR? Human Resources diploma or certificate, or equivalent combination of education and experience, with a minimum of two (2) years of progressive Human Resources experience. Experience with HRIS systems, preferably Dayforce. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams. Experience preparing employment documentation, onboarding and offboarding employees, and maintaining HR records. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational, time-management, and administrative skills. Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage competing deadlines effectively. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information with discretion. Additional Information WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Employee Referral Program Fully covered supplemental medical and dental care benefits. While other companies are downsizing, we are growing! Be number one from day one by joining an industry leader. Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request. Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Special needs accommodation is available at all stages of the application process upon request. Compensation: CAD 65 - CAD 75 - yearly
What you’ll do
The Human Resources Generalist provides day-to-day HR support across multiple business units, coordinating recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes. They also assist with employee relations, disability management, HR systems administration, and compliance initiatives.
Requirements
Candidates must have a Human Resources diploma or certificate and at least two years of progressive HR experience. Proficiency in HRIS systems like Dayforce and strong organizational and communication skills are required.
Benefits
- Employee Referral Program
- Supplemental medical care
- Dental care
Listed skills
- Recruitment · Preferred
- Onboarding · Preferred
- Compliance · Preferred
- Microsoft Office · Preferred
- Microsoft Word · Preferred
- Microsoft Excel · Preferred
- Microsoft Outlook · Preferred
- Teams · Preferred
- Communication · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Human Resources
- HRIS
- Dayforce
- Recruitment
- Onboarding
- Offboarding
- Employee relations
- Disability management
- Compliance
- Microsoft Office
- Word
- Excel
- Outlook
- Teams
- Administrative skills
- Communication
- Compliance Auditing
- Employee Relations
- Employee Relations Investigations
- Ceridian Dayforce
- Talent Recruitment
- Account Closures
- Dental Care
- Administrative Functions
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- Customer Service
- Confidentiality
- System Administration
- Disability Management
- Economics
- Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
- Facility Management
- Microsoft Outlook
- Multitasking
- Employee Onboarding
- Time Management
- Coordinating
- Balancing (Ledger/Billing)
- Prioritization
- Detail Oriented
Job areas
- Human Resources
- Administrative
- Human Resources Generalist
- Human Resources Administrative Assistant
- Personnel Clerks
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping