HR Generalist (Mat leave replacement) at SFM

SFM provides an equitable, inclusive, and growth-focused environment for our staff. We're committed to providing a positive workplace where every individual's uniqueness is embraced, respected and valued. 

Why Choose SFM?

At SFM, you’ll get to play a part in a stimulating industry that sits at the intersection of art, communication, and technology. You will be surrounded by a team of passionate people that instill everything they do with a contagious vigor. Join our team to learn and contribute to an industry going (and growing) through a transformation where modernization and diversification are key to our success. So, if you’re keen to be heard and empowered, grow your skillset, and are ready to roll up your sleeves and have fun, reach out to us! 

What You’ll Have at SFM:

• Progressive, flexible work arrangements with benefits such as:
• A company-wide 4-day work week—a first in our industry
• Hybrid work model
• Flex-time arrangements
• Car charging stations on premises.
• Discounted employee pricing on products from the brands we distribute.
• Extended health benefits.
• A place at an organization that has perennially achieved status among Canada’s Best Managed Companies.

Job Statement

Our Human Resources team is seeking a dynamic professional to join us on a maternity leave contract covering two key roles: Human Resources & Recruitment Specialist and Human Resources & Payroll Specialist.

This unique position offers a broad scope of responsibilities, encompassing recruitment, payroll, and a variety of HR projects. You will lead full-cycle recruitment for all new hire mandates, actively source and build a pipeline of qualified candidates, and support the delivery of seamless payroll and HR operations.

The ideal candidate is adaptable, detail-oriented, and proactive, with a strong foundation in both recruitment and generalist HR functions. You’ll thrive in a collaborative environment and be comfortable taking ownership as we continue to evolve our HR processes and support our growing team.

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute across multiple HR disciplines while providing essential coverage during our maternity leaves, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Recruitment

• Managing full-cycle recruitment from A to Z. 
• Writing job description in coordination with the hiring manager. 
• Posting and maintaining up-to-date job opportunities on job boards, social medias, academic pages. 
• Facilitating pre-screens and scheduling interviews.
• Executing other recruitment-related tasks such as writing offers of employment, onboarding, background and reference checks, etc. 

Payroll

• Processing bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll.
• Managing day-to-day benefits administration by maintaining employee information and changing request forms.
• Performing monthly group insurance reconciliation.
• Performing yearly vacation roll-over activities.

HR Operations & Employee Support

• Acting as a first point of contact for employee inquiries.
• Updating and maintaining Human Resources Information System to keep track of employee information, reporting functions, time off management, etc. 
• Writing corporate communications including policies, employee manual updates, organizational structure changes, new hire announcements, etc. 

Projects & Year-End Activities

• Assisting in performing year-end activities.
• Assisting in roll-out of yearly salary increases.
• Leading and/or assisting with any other HR-related projects that may arise.

Qualifications

• BSc/BA in human resources, business administration or relevant field. 
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role. 
• Strong understanding of Talent Acquisition and full cycle-recruitment. 
• Strong understanding of Human Resources Information Systems and Payroll Softwares (Experience with ADP is a must)
• Ability to foster a positive experience for all candidates with an unbiased and inclusive attitude. 
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Autonomous. 

What We Do

SFM is an award-winning* and industry-leading distributor and go-to-market service provider for the pro audio, musical instrument, live entertainment, and media production industries. This means we help ensure that inspiring brands like Shure, QSC, Pioneer DJ, and Casio are well represented in the Canadian market. Our company began over 40 years ago with a passion for the music industry and commitment to our staff and customers, and this continues today. We owe our success to an innovative and flexible approach, as well as the strong connections we build with the people we serve. SFM provides an equitable, inclusive, and growth-focused environment for our staff, and we are looking for highly motivated individuals to join our team!  

If you have these qualities and would like to join our team, we'd love to hear from you! If this position isn't for you, and you know of someone who would be interested, we invite you to forward this position to them.  

*SFM has been awarded Canada’s Best Managed Companies, an internationally recognized and leading business management award by Deloitte for five consecutive years running.