Company description Publicis Groupe Canada is the Canadian subsidiary of Publicis Groupe, the second largest communications group in the world and a global leader concentrated within four main activities: Communication, Media, Data and Technology. Publicis Groupe Canada represents the vision of a set of collaborative and integrated agencies that offer expertise and insightful services to many of the biggest brands in North America. Publicis Groupe Canada is committed to its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion mandate which focuses on four pillars: Education, Talent Management, Outreach and Giving Back. Since the mandate's launch in 2020, they have made strong and continued growth in all their pillars including top-tier mental health benefits, regular education sessions for employees, six business resources groups for employees of various backgrounds and their allies and developing training and scholarships programs with POV and the Miami Ad School Canada. The Groupe also launched This Is The Job, an initiative designed to work with Canada's largest school boards to change the complexion of the marketing industry and inspire racialized teens and young adults to consider a career in the industry. Canadian brands include: Publicis Canada (Publicis Canada, Hawkeye, Razorfish, Publicis Health, ThePubProductions, Nurun, Publicis Sports & Entertainment), Publicis Media (Starcom, Spark Foundry, Zenith), Leo Burnett (Leo Burnett Canada, Ove Brand Design, Leo Burnett Design), Saatchi & Saatchi (Saatchi & Saatchi Canada, Synergize, TPM),MSL Canada/North Strategic (North Strategic, MSL Canada, Notch Canada) and Publicis Sapient. Overview We’re looking for an HR Generalist to help our existing team roll out new projects and initiatives, all while keeping our HR department running like a well-oiled machine. The HR Generalist will support our growing agency. Reporting to the HR Manager, they will assist across all aspects of the HR function. A great opportunity for broad exposure and exciting projects. Why Us? When you join our team you will have an opportunity to enable a high performing and inclusive culture. As an HR Generalist you will be working across all facets of HR including employee engagement, performance management, onboarding/offboarding, learning and development (in collaboration with our national L&D team), recruitment alongside our Talent Acquisition team, etc. If you’re looking for a true generalist role, wearing many hats, this is the role for you! This is a unique opportunity to support multiple business units within the Publicis family of companies. Responsibilities Be a champion of our performance management cycle supporting and coaching managers and employees to provide continuous feedback as well as driving participation in our formal evaluation process; Drive employee engagement initiatives including participating in regular roundtables with senior leadership, supporting the roll out of engagement surveys and corresponding action plans, conducting exit interviews, etc.; Share and build out programs and policies for employees, including training sessions and lunch and learns; Make recommendations for coaching opportunities such as strategic hiring, performance management, diversity, exit data, training initiatives and others; Manage basic payroll functions, including liaising with our HR Operations team to keep our HRIS up to date, processing salary changes and liaising with our Payroll team; In partnership with the HR Operations team, manage benefits administration and work with the team on rolling out new initiatives; Work with our HR and Admin teams to organize events and help to foster a best place to work environment; Research and recommend bold and creative best place to work ideas and help implement accordingly; Enhance employee experiences such as onboarding, diversity and inclusion initiatives, engagement survey action plans, lunch and learns; Produce reports and insights for HR and Leadership; Ensure we’re compliant when it comes to government regulations such as administering our online AODA training, and Publicis Groupe mandatory training; Manage tracking and administration of employee programs, assist with compilation and analysis of metrics, Qualifications You are organized and have superior attention to detail; You’re passionate about being the best at your craft and always curious, you find yourself looking for new learning opportunities; You love a fast paced, service driven environment with the opportunity to make a true impact; You act like an owner. From process to programs to results, you have the courage to build great people initiatives; You partner with people leaders showing curiosity and a motivation to achieve common goals, Well versed in employment law and regulations within the Canadian market, you demonstrate a solid understanding of employment laws and regulations and how they set the framework for our organization; You’re a great listener and understand relationships are key; You always challenge yourself to improve upon the status quo. You research best practices, and look for ideas and inspiration around you; You have experience with HR software and programs; You have been building your HR acumen for the past 3+ years, have a diploma or degree in Human Resources or a related field; Previous experience in communications, advertising/media or related industries a plus. Additional information Publicis Canada is committed to building a diverse workforce representative of our community. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply. If you require a specific accommodation please contact Human Resources at 416-925-7733 or by email at inquiries@publicisna.com We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process upon request. Salary Transparency matters to us. The salary range for this position is CAD 60K -70K per year. Actual compensation within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and applicable certifications. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on current market data. AI Use We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications or analyzing resumes. These tools assist our recruitment team but never replace human decision-making. We believe in a human-first approach, where your experience and potential are recognized by people.