Human Resources Generalist

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is responsible for regulating the alcohol, gaming and horse racing sectors and cannabis retail in Ontario in accordance with the principles of honesty and integrity, and in the public interest. 

The Human Resources Generalist supports the analysis and delivery of routine and ad hoc workforce reporting and analysis functions to ensure employee and candidate experience are monitored, measured and managed to support better program, policy, and service decisions, and enhance the AGCO’s People First goal.
 

This position also works closely with the greater HR Operations team to support the day-to-day HR operations including recruitment, health & safety, benefits and leaves administration, and HR programs, policies and practices to meet AGCO’s objectives. 

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Human Resources, key responsibilities include:

• Provide critical analysis and reporting to support the continuous improvement of the Human Resources & Training Branch operations and to support the design/provision of new or modified processes
• Design and prepare ad-hoc reports on employee related matters for senior leadership and staff and provide context and answer questions about available data
• Manage full-cycle recruitment for specialized roles. This includes job posting, screening candidates, developing assessment and interview questions, interviewing, conducting references and facilitating offers and negotiations
• Provides administration support for the AGCO Health & Safety Program. Maintain compliance with legislative requirements and manage all H&S Incident Report and Workplace Inspection Report record keeping
• Oversee the STIP & Accommodation Program and conduct bi-weekly reviews of STD utilization reports to identify potential cases for referrals
• Manages Awards & Recognition Programs including, Service Awards, Winning Spirit, and AGCO Advantage
• Serves as an SME; counseling and providing procedural guidance to colleagues and team leads.
• Implement and administer employee policies and promote positive employee relations

The ideal candidate must have:

• University degree with a focus on Human Resources or related field
• CHRP/CHRL designation through HRPA is desired
• Extensive HR Generalist experience working with all levels across an organization in a fast-paced environment
• Significant experience in managing full cycle recruitment, including technical and specialized roles
• Strong knowledge of applicable legislation, such as ESA, AODA, Human Rights, OHSA and other HR related regulations
• Excellent communication (both written and verbal), collaboration, and interpersonal skills to prepare and present complex, authoritative analyses
• Excellent ability to conceptualize, evaluate, and problem-solve. Strategic thinker. Sound judgement and sensitivity to issues and ability to work with a diverse client group and staff at all levels
• Superior knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products, with demonstrated mastery of Excel to deliver timely analysis and reporting
• Strong attention to detail to deliver consistent high quality and accurate work
• Ability to work autonomously, take initiative, exercise good judgment and make decisions
• Superior organizational skills with demonstrated ability to set priorities, meet and manage multiple and conflicting deadlines and work under pressure
• Exposure to a Unionized environment and administering a collective agreement is an asset
• The successful candidate must be eligible to work in Canada and will be subject to a criminal background check.

The AGCO is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer.
The AGCO has the responsibility to lead by example in advancing racial equity and to build a diverse, inclusive, accessible and respectful workplace where every employee has a voice and the opportunity to fully contribute. To this effect, you are encouraged to reflect upon the diversity you would bring to the role within your application including, but not limited to, individuals identifying with one or more of the under-represented groups identified within Ontario’s Human Rights Code. 

Disability related accommodation during the recruitment process is available upon request.