HR Generalist - Bilingual

As one of world’s leading and fastest-growing home furnishing retailers, we know what it takes to build a satisfying career. The company is very proud of the inclusive and collaborative culture. Our values - Tradesman, Colleague, and Corporate Spirit - are not just words on the lunchroom wall but are consistently communicated and lived. Our values are undoubtedly the reason JYSK has flourished in Canada over the last 28 years with more than 60 stores and 1100+ colleagues.

If you have HR experience and are looking for your next opportunity to be fast paced and offer real progression, then look no further! This position might be a good fit for you.

The role:

JYSK is seeking a Bilingual Human Resources Generalist to join our Human Resources team on a permanent, full-time basis. The HR Generalist will play a significant role on the people-side of the business by providing advice and support to management on day-to-day colleague relations and performance management issues. In addition, this role is also involved in the development and execution of a variety of Human Resources initiatives and the maintenance of HR policies and programs and will.

This role is based out of our Brossard location in Quebec.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support on people matters in Quebec and provides guidance on the application of our HR policies to managers and colleagues.
• Conduct formal investigations for more complex or serious people challenges and escalate to the HR Director when required.
• Manage and take on a lead role on the CNESST disability and sick claims.
• Translate colleague communications for the intranet and for social media and various documents from English to French.
• Visit stores and coach managers and colleagues to build a healthy, engaged, and well supported team so they are better equipped to do their best work.
• Collect and analyze HR data from a variety of sources to create usable metrics, identify trends and patterns with attention to recruitment, hiring practices, motivation, turnover, and compliance with employment laws and regulations.
• Assist with special HR projects and initiatives as required.
• Assist with recruitment during peak times and/or vacation.

What does this role offer you?

• Be a part of a dynamic team and culture.
• The opportunity to have a rewarding career with access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities for career advancement.
• A great benefit package (including medical, vision and dental, and RRSP program).
• Extensive wellbeing support through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• An amazing colleague discount on all JYSK products.
• We host a variety of social events and team building activities throughout the year.

What do you bring to the role?

• Bilingual in both English and French (written and spoken).
• Minimum of 5 years' proven experience as a HR Generalist, HR Advisor, or in a similar role.
• Ability to develop collaborative and meaningful relationships with managers, colleagues, and key stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a rapidly changing environment where priorities change.
• Reliable; able to work independently, and as part of a remote team.
• Willing to travel nationally - Valid driver’s license required.
• Must be authorized to work in Canada

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, come join JYSK and experience it for yourself!

JYSK Canada is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage all candidates to apply. Our company values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive culture where Colleagues can fully develop and utilize their talents and strengths. We consider all applications based on the position requirements, and we do so without regard to any unrelated factor and/or characteristic. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the hiring process.