The HR Generalist ensures the smooth running of the day-to-day activities of the HR department for their assigned project. They are involved in implementing HR procedures, maintaining employee records and providing support and guidance to the NGE employees seconded to the project. 

The successful candidate will report directly to the HR Manager of the subsidiary.  They will be responsible for, but are not limited to the following activities: 

1. Assist with Recruitment Activities:

- Benchmarking of current market payrates for various roles.   

- Prepares and updates job descriptions with the guidance of the HR Manager. 

- Advertises roles on social media and source potential candidates – phone screening, application follow-up.  

- Sets up and carry out interviews with potential candidates.

- Follow up report with outcome of interviews.

2. Facilitate Onboarding and Integration of Employees:

- Prepares employment offers and employment contracts for workers and non-managerial employees.

- Assembles employee onboarding documents and related administrative procedures (e.g., background checks, reference checks, etc.).

- Gathers required documentation and information for benefits programs for new employees.

- Participates in the welcoming and integration process of new employees.

3. Maintain and Monitor Emplouee Files:

- Manages personnel documentation for the designated scope.

- Monitors probationary periods.

- Ensures HR procedures are implemented within the designated scope.

- Consolidates and monitors absences and potential business trips, providing advice to operational teams and transmitting information.

- Depending on the organization, may be involved in pre-payroll operations (attendance records, variable payroll elements, expense reports, etc.).

4. Primary Contact for Employees, Contributes to HR Policy Implementation:

- Participates in planning employee training and assists with logistical arrangements.

- Supports the monitoring of interns, organizing regular meetings with their tutors.

- Attentive to employee health, provides information, and oversees relevant issues (disabilities, workplace adaptations, etc.).

- Accessible and attentive to employee questions, actively contributing to the quality of work-life and promptly raising concerns.

5. Team Player and Compliance with Instructions:

- Adheres to company rules and work procedures, displaying team spirit and solidarity.

- Organizes and adapts activities with promptness and flexibility to deliver quality work within deadlines.

- Contributes to a positive work environment and maintains transparency under all circumstances.

- Actively contributes to personal growth and continuously updates knowledge and skills.

6. Payroll Management and Time Tracking:

- Maintain the pay related data on the HRIS and relationship with payroll provider

- Centralise all timesheets and create a monthly report.

- Follow up on absences and flag where necessary.

For this position, the ideal candidate should have the following skills, experience and knowledge:

Essential:

• Higher education in Human Resources, or related discipline


• CHRP designation, or working towards it


• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office.


• Bilingual French and English 

Desirable: 

• Experience of working in the construction and/or rail industry.


• Prior experience in a joint venture or alliance setting.


• Excellent written, communication, interpersonal and presentation.


• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.


• Good interpersonal and time management. 


• Reliability and discretion: you will often learn of confidential matters.


• Adaptability.


• Communication, negotiation, and relationship building. 


• Excellent organisation and problem-solving. 


• Attention to detail and initiative.


• Excellent organisational skills

By joining NGE, you will be part of an independent group that is:

- Innovative, responsible, and supportive
- Focused on the human dimension
- Offering real career development opportunities (more than 50 professions to explore)
- Committed to diversity and inclusion (integration, disability, etc.)
- AFNOR-certified for its commitment to professional equality between men and women