Senior Human Resources Generalist

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Beacon Hill has partnered with a technology company in downtown Chicago in hiring a contract Senior Human Resources Generalist to start immediately. This is a 6 month contract role to support the business as they expand in Canada.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a primary HR partner to business leaders and employees across assigned client groups
• Advise leaders on employee relations matters including performance management, disciplinary actions, terminations, accommodations, and workplace conflicts
• Lead and conduct employee relations investigations, including complaints related to harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and policy violations
• Manage end-to-end investigation processes, including intake, interviews, documentation, findings, and recommendations
• Ensure investigations are conducted in a fair, consistent, confidential, and legally compliant manner
• Interpret and apply Canadian employment legislation, including provincial employment standards, human rights codes, occupational health and safety laws, and privacy regulations
• Provide guidance on risk mitigation and best practices related to employee relations and employment law
• Draft investigation summaries, findings reports, and recommendations for leadership and legal review
• Partner with Legal and external counsel as needed on complex employee relations matters
• Support organizational change initiatives from an employee relations and compliance perspective
• Advise on workplace accommodations, leaves of absence, and return-to-work processes
• Ensure HR policies, procedures, and practices align with Canadian employment law and company standards
• Contribute to the development and delivery of manager training related to employee relations, investigations, and compliance
• Analyze employee relations trends and recommend proactive solutions to improve workplace culture and reduce risk
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation in HR systems and case management tools
• Act as a trusted advisor while balancing employee advocacy with business needs

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience with a strong focus on employee relations
• Hands-on experience conducting workplace investigations in Canada
• Strong working knowledge of Canadian employment law, including federal and provincial legislation
• Experience supporting multiple provinces preferred
• Exceptional interviewing, documentation, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to influence and advise leaders at all levels of the organization
• Experience partnering with Legal on employment-related matters
• CHRP or CHRL designation preferred

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