Jr Human Resource Generalist at Home Instead

Jr HR Generalist

• Home Instead - Windsor-Essex
• Location: 1071 Lesperance Road, Tecumseh, ON
• Salary: $45,000-$55,000 per year
• Schedule: Tuesday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (1 hour paid lunch daily)
• Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Work Arrangement: On-site

About Home Instead

• Home Instead Windsor-Essex is a locally owned and operated home care office serving seniors and families throughout Windsor and Essex County. Our mission is to help older adults age safely, comfortably, and with dignity in the place they call home.
• Our Care Professionals provide personalized support ranging from companionship and personal care to meal preparation, respite care, dementia support, and 24-hour care. Our team takes pride in building meaningful relationships with the seniors and families we serve.
• We are looking for a Junior HR Generalist to join our Tecumseh office and become an important part of the team behind our Care Professionals.

About the Role

• This is a hands-on HR position with a strong focus on recruitment and onboarding.
• You will play a key role in helping us attract, select, and onboard compassionate and dependable Care Professionals who are committed to making a difference in the lives of seniors.
• You will work closely with candidates, new hires, employees, and management while supporting the day-to-day HR needs of our growing team.
• This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has completed post-secondary education in Human Resources or a related field, or has approximately one year of HR experience, and is looking to build a career in a people-focused organization.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Hiring

• Manage the day-to-day recruitment process for Care Professionals and other positions.
• Create and post job advertisements on Indeed and other recruitment platforms.
• Review resumes and applications and conduct initial candidate screening.
• Schedule and participate in candidate interviews.
• Communicate with candidates throughout the recruitment process and provide a positive candidate experience.
• Coordinate reference checks, background checks, and other pre-employment requirements.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and candidate information.
• Work with management to identify staffing needs and recruitment priorities.
• Help ensure we maintain a strong pipeline of qualified Care Professional candidates.

Onboarding

• Coordinate the onboarding process from offer acceptance through the employee's first day and beyond.
• Prepare employment documentation, onboarding packages, and employee files.
• Ensure required forms, references, certifications, and other documentation are completed accurately.
• Coordinate new employee orientation and introduction to Home Instead policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Help new Care Professionals understand their role, responsibilities, and the importance of providing compassionate, relationship-based care.
• Follow up with new employees to support a smooth transition into their roles.

HR Administration & Employee Support

• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records.
• Assist employees with general HR questions and direct more complex matters to management when appropriate.
• Assist with employee documentation, attendance, vacation, and other HR-related processes.
• Support employee offboarding and exit procedures.
• Assist with maintaining HR policies, procedures, and forms.
• Prepare basic HR reports and maintain recruitment and employee tracking spreadsheets.
• Support employee engagement and team initiatives.
• Assist management with various HR projects and administrative duties as required.
• Handle sensitive employee and candidate information with professionalism and discretion.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field OR approximately 1 year of HR/recruitment experience.
• Previous recruitment, interviewing, or onboarding experience is an asset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Professional, friendly, and approachable personality.
• Comfortable speaking with candidates and employees by phone, email, and in person.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Experience with Indeed, HRIS systems, or applicant tracking systems is an asset.
• Previous experience in healthcare, home care, staffing, or a service-based environment is an asset.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys working with people and genuinely cares about finding the right people for the right roles.

You should be comfortable picking up the phone, speaking with candidates, conducting interviews, staying organized, and keeping the recruitment process moving.

Because our Care Professionals have such an important role in the lives of our clients and their families, attention to character, reliability, communication, and compassion is just as important as HR knowledge.

Why Join Home Instead?

• Competitive salary of $45,000-$55,000 per year
• Full-time, permanent position
• Consistent daytime schedule
• Benefit program
• Opportunity to develop and grow your HR career
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Meaningful work that directly contributes to the quality of care provided to seniors in our community
• Opportunity to make a difference by helping us recruit and support the people who care for others

If you are an organized, personable, and motivated HR professional looking for an opportunity to grow while doing meaningful work, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume through https://www.homeinstead.ca/home-care/can/on/windsor/3026/home-care-jobs/

Home Instead is an independently owned and operated franchise office.