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Salary: CAD 70,000 - 85,000 / annual
DistillerSR is the world's leading AI-enabled workflow automation and evidence management platform for streamlining the production of critical literature-based health research. Used by 80% of the top 10 global medical device and pharmaceutical companies, the company is seeking a Senior HR Specialist to report directly to the Vice President of Human Resources.
This is a generalist HR role focused on being a true people champion rather than a policy enforcer. You will own all stages of the employee life cycle and serve as the go-to resource for hiring, culture, engagement, and development.
Key responsibilities include:
**Recruitment:** Manage end-to-end resourcing including needs analysis, sourcing, screening, and onboarding. Build and maintain talent pipeline. Serve as key contact for campus/post-secondary liaison for co-op programs. Own the talent portion of employee onboarding.
**People & Culture:** Handle employee questions, feedback, and concerns with empathy. Support the Employee Experience & Culture Committee. Participate in the Joint Health & Safety Committee (with willingness to obtain certification during probationary period). Actively support the Employee Social Committee and engagement initiatives.
**HR Operations & Compliance:** Champion AI-enabled talent tools and processes. Serve as BambooHR administrator for employee records updates. Lead all onboarding and offboarding processes and drive continuous improvement. Update and maintain HR policies to ensure compliance with employment legislation. Collaborate with Compliance and Finance/Payroll teams. Stay current on employment law changes and talent best practices.
**Trusted Advisor:** Build talent brand as a trusted business partner. Support performance management, training initiatives, and career development programs. Analyze HR data to support decision-making. Support internal HR communications for All Hands meetings and board events.
**Compensation:** Conduct ad-hoc salary analysis using compensation databases. Perform market analysis to support annual compensation review process.
The company offers flexible work hours, benefits from day one, three weeks vacation, annual winter holiday shutdown, wellness reimbursement, professional development support, and career growth opportunities.
**Requirements:**
- College or University degree, preferably in Human Resources, Social Sciences, or Business
- Minimum 5 years of experience in an HR role, preferably in a start-up/scale-up or fast-moving environment
- Tech savvy with ability to quickly learn new software
- Exceptional written, oral, and presentation communication skills
- Demonstrated success building strong working relationships with diverse teams
- Highly proficient in Google Suite and MS Office
- Strong organizational and administrative skills with ability to prioritize and multi-task
- Strong attention to detail
- Working knowledge of Employment Standards Act 2000 (ESA), Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), and Human Rights Code
- Completion of JHSC certification or willingness to become certified
- Experience with HRIS system as backend user/administrator
- Experience supporting compensation processes or willingness to learn
- CHRP certification or in progress
