Human Resources Generalist
Why Work for SOAR Community Services
About SOAR Community Services
SOAR Community Services (formerly St. Leonard's Community Services) has been an established part of the community for more than 55 years, and is accredited for our excellence in serving children, youth, adults, and families.
Our Purpose
We support people to achieve new heights.
We do this by:
- Delivering quality services
- Coordinating care
- Partnering with others
- Supporting staff success
- Continuously improving our services
Our Principles
- Empowered Client Voices
- Clarity with Compassion
- Unified by Teamwork
- Integrity Through Consistency
- Inclusion in Action
- Leadership Through Empowerment
- Community Connected Care
- Adaptation and Innovation
- Governance in Partnership
- Primarily days with some flexibility
Duties
The HR Generalist supports the Manager of Human Resources in routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource processes such as recruitment, compensation, benefits, leaves, disciplinary matters, disputes and investigations, performance and talent management, recognition, morale, occupational health and safety, and training and development. The successful candidate will be part of a supportive, collaborative Administration Department that includes Human Resources, Finance, Data Quality, IT, Facilities, and Marketing. If you have a passion for supporting dedicated, client-centered, non-profit leadership and staff, you could be a perfect fit!
We are recruiting for a vacant Human Resources Generalist position. As an HRG, you will:
- Manage training, including sending notices to staff, troubleshooting, recording and filing annual certificates, booking venues, and arranging catering
- Update Organizational Charts monthly
- Prepare job postings and review the recruitment inbox, distributing applications as appropriate
- Assist in talent acquisition and recruitment processes
- Oversee and coordinate staff onboarding events
- Assist with the maintenance of the HR monthly score card, including the summarization of client incident reports
- Assist with the licensing review for various Ministries
- Complete and submit workplace injury claims to the WSIB
- Maintain job descriptions and update as required
- Monitor the maintenance of staff personnel files and take corrective action
- Take part in accident and harassment investigations, file appropriate reports and make recommendations
- Monitor and interpret employment legislation and amendments and recommend policy changes
- Assist in the administration of the group pension, RRSP and benefits plans
- Act as the back-up to the HR Manager for verifying payroll
- Sign cheques for the Agency and approve electronic bill payments
- Conduct exit interviews with staff, students and volunteers
- Prepare agendas and record and distribute minutes for the monthly meetings
Qualifications
- University Degree in a related field and/or a college diploma from a Human Resources program; CHRP designation preferred
- Minimum of 2 years’ combined student placement and/or paid experience working in Human Resources
- Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with databases
- Access to reliable transportation
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Ability to plan, prioritize, organize and complete work efficiently and within timelines
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain relationships based on mutual respect and trust
Eligibility
Authorized to work in Canada/
Start date: As soon as possible
Vacant Position
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Plan for wellness
- 3 weeks’ vacation, 60 hours personal leave time and 15 hours of wellness (pro-rated 1st year)
- Participation in RSP/TFSA plans for all staff, with Agency pension match
- Wellness activities to support your mental and physical health
- A workplace that prioritizes your safety and well-being
- Group health, vision, dental and travel insurance plans where premiums are 100% paid by the Agency for Full Time staff
How to Apply
Email: amanda.klingemann@soarcs.ca or recruit@soarcs.ca
Apply by: May 1, 2026 Reference: FT HRG
Our Commitment to Job Seekers
SOAR Community Services is committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit and traditional territories of the Erie, Neutral, Huron-Wyandot, the Haudenosaunee, and some of the Ojibwa Nation. The territory is mutually covered by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work in this community, on this territory. We also acknowledge that the settler population has been able to benefit from this beautiful land. We are all treaty members and will strive to act in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples and center their voices.
The Agency values the diverse and intersectional identities of its clients and staff. The Agency regards equity and diversity as an integral part of excellent community service and is committed to accessibility for all staff. The Agency seeks applicants who embrace our values and beliefs around respect for the dignity and diversity of our clients, staff, and community. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
The Agency encourages applications from all qualified individuals. If you are an applicant with disabilities and require accommodations, please let us know at the time of our contact so that we may arrange for their provision.
Personal information submitted will only be used for the purposes of the competition in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.