Human Resources jobs in Toronto, ON

About Blink ESS

Blink ESS Inc. is a company specializing in energy storage solutions and battery energy storage systems. As the company continues to expand its operations in Canada, we are looking for a dependable and independent HR professional who can help build and manage core HR functions from the ground up.

Position Summary

The HR Generalist will be responsible for handling day-to-day HR operations and supporting the development of HR policies, procedures, recruitment processes, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, payroll coordination, benefits administration, and general office/people operations.

This role is ideal for someone who is hands-on, resourceful, reliable, and comfortable working independently in a start-up environment. The successful candidate must be able to take initiative, identify what needs to be done, and build practical HR processes without requiring constant supervision or guidance.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations & Administration

• Manage daily HR operations and provide support to employees and management.
• Create, organize, and maintain employee files, HR records, templates, forms, and internal documents.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and workplace guidelines.
• Ensure HR processes are compliant with Ontario employment standards and applicable workplace legislation.
• Support company structure, reporting lines, job descriptions, and internal HR documentation.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Manage full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, resume screening, interviews, candidate communication, and offer preparation.
• Create and improve recruitment processes for current and future hiring needs.
• Prepare employment agreements, offer letters, onboarding packages, and new hire documentation.
• Coordinate onboarding and ensure new employees are properly introduced to company policies, expectations, and procedures.

Employee Relations & Performance Support

• Act as the first point of contact for employee HR-related questions.
• Support management with employee relations matters, attendance, performance concerns, workplace issues, and documentation.
• Help create performance review processes, probation review templates, and employee communication procedures.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and consistency in all HR matters.

Payroll, Benefits & Compliance Coordination

• Coordinate payroll-related information, including new hires, terminations, salary changes, vacation, leaves, and employee updates.
• Support the setup and administration of employee benefits once implemented.
• Track vacation, leaves, attendance, and other employee-related records.
• Support workplace health and safety administration, training records, and compliance documentation.

Building HR Processes from Scratch

• Identify gaps in HR operations and create practical solutions.
• Build simple, clear, and organized HR systems suitable for a growing company.
• Create templates, trackers, checklists, employee communications, and internal procedures.
• Support the company’s growth by helping establish professional and scalable HR practices.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 2–4 years of hands-on HR experience, preferably in a generalist or HR operations role.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario employment standards and basic HR compliance requirements.
• Experience with recruitment, onboarding, employee documentation, HR administration, and employee relations.
• Experience in a start-up, small business, manufacturing, technical, or growing company environment is an asset.
• CHRP designation or working toward CHRP is considered an asset.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Highly independent, dependable, and self-motivated.
• Able to work with limited supervision and take ownership of HR responsibilities.
• Strong judgment and ability to identify what needs to be done.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Professional, confidential, and reliable.
• Comfortable building processes from scratch in a fast-changing environment.
• Practical problem-solver with a hands-on approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on tasks.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is not someone who waits for instructions on every task. This person should be able to come into a growing organization, assess what is missing, organize HR processes, and take initiative to build structure. They should be mature, reliable, and comfortable being the main HR point of contact for the company.

Compensation

Salary will be between $50,000 and $70,000 per year, depending on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.

Existing Vacancy

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Blink ESS Inc. may use digital tools to assist with resume screening, candidate communication, or recruitment administration. Final hiring decisions are made by company representatives.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume for consideration. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

Hiring Process

Applicants who are interviewed for this position will be informed of the hiring decision within 45 days of the interview, or the final interview if more than one interview is conducted, in accordance with applicable legislation.

Equity, Diversity, and Employee Representation

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace where all employees are treated with dignity and fairness. Our organization promotes diversity and equal opportunity across all employment practices and supports open communication between employees and management. Where applicable, we recognize and work collaboratively with duly recognized trade unions or other employee representative groups in accordance with applicable legislation.

Accessibility and Accommodation

Blink ESS Inc. is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please send an email to hrsupport@blinkess.com.

Pay: $50,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mississauga, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Human resources: 3 years (required)
• Payroll: 1 year (required)
• Benefits administration: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person