Human Resources Generalist

This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. 

Your Role at Baxter

As an HR Generalist, you will support multiple client groups across a broad range of human resources activities, including employee relations, onboarding, leave administration, compliance, and HR program execution. This is an opportunity to partner with leaders and employees while helping ensure HR processes and programs are delivered effectively across the organization.

What You'll Do

• Provide HR guidance and support to people leaders on employee relations matters, employee development, and organizational initiatives.
• Serve as a primary HR contact for employee inquiries and resolve routine employee relations issues in accordance with company policies and employment legislation.
• Support the implementation and administration of enterprise HR programs, including compensation reviews, talent reviews, and workforce planning activities.
• Coordinate and administer new hire onboarding activities, ensuring completion of required training and compliance requirements.
• Communicate HR policies, programs, and employee-related information to managers and employees.
• Administer employee leave programs, including medical and parental leaves, in accordance with applicable legislation and company policies.
• Manage return-to-work processes and documentation, ensuring compliance with legislative and organizational requirements.
• Maintain accurate HR records and support reporting, compliance, and audit-related activities.

What You'll Bring

• High School Diploma required, BA preferred
• 1+ years of experience supporting HR coordination, HR operations, leave management, employee relations, or related human resources functions.
• Working knowledge of employment legislation, including the Ontario Employment Standards Act (ESA), Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Human Rights Code, and related provincial legislation.
• Experience administering employee leaves, accommodations, and return-to-work processes.
• Experience using Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and reporting tools.
• Experience working in a deadline-driven environment with responsibility for managing multiple HR processes and priorities.

We understand that compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated salary range for this position is $72,080.00 - $108,120 CAD annually, which reflects base salary as well as estimated target payout under the Management Incentive Compensation Plan. Individual pay will be determined based upon skills, expertise and experience, and the incentive, which is contingent upon company and individual performance outcomes. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

This posting is for a current existing vacancy within our organization. We are actively seeking qualified candidates to fill this open position. If you are interviewed for this position, we will advise you within 45 days of the interview as to whether or not you were successful in obtaining the position. Information submitted as part of the job application process will be kept on file for 3 years from the date of submission in accordance with legislative requirements.

As part of our recruitment process, Baxter Corporation may use AI tools to assist screening candidates and assist in evaluating candidate qualifications. All final hiring decisions are made by the hiring manager and recruitment team.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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