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About the Role

The Human Resources Generalist is a key contributor to the day-to-day delivery of HR operations and employee experience. This role supports the full employee lifecycle with a strong emphasis on execution, coordination, and service delivery, ensuring HR processes are efficient, compliant, and aligned with organizational needs. Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, the HR Generalist partners closely with managers and employees to provide timely, practical HR support across recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, HR administration, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Supports the full employee lifecycle.
• Provides HR support across recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, HR administration, and compliance.
• Manages multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Handles employee relations matters, including performance management and policy interpretation.
• Engages and supports stakeholders at all levels.
• Builds effective working relationships and collaborates across internal teams and external partners.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in an HR Generalist or HR Coordinator capacity.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario ESA, OHRC, AODA, OHSA, and HR best practices.
• Experience supporting core HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and HR administration.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism.
• Proven ability to handle employee relations matters, including performance management and policy interpretation, with sound judgment.
• High level of discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information.

Skills

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong judgment and discretion in managing sensitive matters.
• Proficiency in HRIS and ATS, MS Office Suite (e.g., Excel), and modern HR tools and platforms.
• Strong interpersonal and coaching skills.
• Proven commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in people practices.
• Execution & Attention to Detail.
• Service Orientation.
• Sound Judgment & Discretion.
• Collaboration.
• Adaptability.
• Process Improvement Mindset.

Location

• Toronto, Ontario

Work Type

• Full-time
• Hybrid

Experience Level

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in an HR Generalist or HR Coordinator capacity.

Education Level

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources or a related field.
• CHRP designation (or in progress) is highly desirable.

Salary/Compensations

• $60,000 - $75,000 annually

Benefits

• 100% employer paid extended Health & Dental benefits
• 24/7 access to Employee & Family Assistance Program and Virtual Healthcare
• Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Competitive paid time off, starting at 3 weeks
• Tuition Benefit Program
• Access to preferred corporate membership rates with GoodLife Fitness
• Engaging employee appreciation and community-building events throughout the year

About the Company

• International Business University (IBU) stands as Ontario’s first independent not-for-profit university.
• IBU is Ontario’s only not-for-profit independent University.
• Our foundation draws inspiration from the world’s most esteemed independent universities, creating a ‘next generation’ model characterized by innovation, agility, and responsiveness.
• IBU is focused on being a truly student-centric, industry-aligned university, executing the best practices of today to build the future talent relevance of tomorrow.
• IBU is committed to curricula and learning experiences that seamlessly blend rigorous academic preparation with practical skill development, reflecting emerging technologies, evolving societal needs, and the future demands of the global workforce.

Equal Opportunity

• IBU values and embraces Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, and Accessibility as fundamental to our mission to educate students for career success in the business world today.
• Our desire is to ensure that our institution is a welcoming, inclusive, respectful, and safe environment for everyone.
• We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our community and are an equal-opportunity employer.
• We invite and encourage applications from all qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our Institution, including equity-deserving groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment (Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQQIPA+ persons).
• If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact careers@ibu.ca.