Overview
Human Resources Generalist Jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at Brunel
Title: Human Resources Generalist
Company: Brunel
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
HR Generalist (12-month contract)
Hybrid – Toronto, ON
Introduction
We are hiring an HR Generalist for a 12-month contract with one of our leading global pharmaceutical clients, Eli Lilly. The HR Generalist will support both POINT Canada employees and Lilly Canada HR operations, combining employee-facing HR support with benefits coordination. The position is designed to provide a consistent, high-quality employee experience, acting as a key connection point between employees, managers, and HR subject matter experts.
This role creates a single, accessible point of contact for employees, helping reduce the complexity of navigating HR support. It improves the consistency, speed, and overall quality of HR interactions, while enabling HR Business Partners and specialists to focus more on strategic priorities. This position follows a hybrid work structure, requiring the successful candidate to be in the office 10-12 days a month.
Responsibilities
Employee Experience & HR Generalist (POINT Canada – ~50%)
- Serve as a primary HR contact for POINT Canada employees and frontline people leaders
- Provide support on day-to-day HR inquiries (policies, onboarding, Workday, leaves, general HR processes)
- Deliver a consistent and simplified employee experience across teams reporting into different global structures
- Support and improve key employee lifecycle moments (onboarding, transitions, offboarding)
- Escalate complex matters to HR Business Partners or subject matter experts as needed
Benefits & HR Coordination (Lilly Canada – ~50%)
- Support delivery of employee benefits programs and processes
- Partner with the Benefits team on activities such as:
- Employee inquiries related to benefits
- Retirements and employee transitions
- General HR administration and coordination
- Help ensure smooth and accurate execution of HR and benefits processes
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Business or a related field.
- 1-3 years of experience in general HR activities, HR operations, or employee support roles
- Knowledge of employee benefits and HR processes
- Strong communication skills (English required; French an asset)
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
- Customer-focused mindset with strong problem-solving skills
What We Offer
Why apply through Brunel? Finding the next step in your career can be a fulltime job in itself. We manage the process for you: from submitting your resume to coordinating interviews to extending offers and assisting with on-boarding. We’ll get you going while you get on with the job.
About Us
Brunel has a reputation for working with some of the best in the business. That’s what we continually strive for. Over 45 years, we’ve created a global network of interesting clients and talented individuals working together through a vast array of services.
