Human Resources Generalist

About Our Team

Our HR team is a trusted partner to the business, working hand‑in‑hand to drive organizational success. We are more than a support function – we are a strategic enabler of growth, focused on talent management, employee experience, and fostering an inclusive, high‑performing culture.

When you join our team, you’ll see that we take our mission seriously: making Ipsos in Canada the best place to work in research. We are reimagining the employee journey and continuously evolving our practices to deliver innovative solutions that empower our people and strengthen our business.

Reporting to the Vice President, Human Resources, you will play a key role in two critical areas:
Business Partnership and Organizational Development. This is an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience with HR programs that shape our culture and drive business success.

As part of our HR team, you will help enable our HR strategy and ensure our programs are purposeful and aligned with business priorities. Working closely with select business lines, you will act as a trusted advisor on employee relations, organizational design, training, and initiatives that enhance employee engagement and support growth.

Hybrid role based out of our Toronto office.

12‑month contracted position, still eligible for PTO and benefits.

• Apply HR Expertise:
  Demonstrate a strong understanding of employment laws and regulations, ensuring compliance and providing a solid foundation for people programs.
• Enhance Employee
  
  Experience:
  
  Support initiatives such as onboarding, Diversity & Inclusion programs, engagement survey action plans, and employee forums.
• Drive Communication:
  Develop and implement creative HR communication strategies and materials that resonate with diverse audiences and align with our culture, D&I priorities, and ERG activities.
• Support Core HR Programs:
  Coordinate and deliver key programs including Performance Management, Compensation & Benefits, and Training, leveraging Ipsos resources and tailoring to Canadian requirements.
• Provide Insights:
  Produce reports and actionable insights for the Head of HR and business leaders. Analyze data to identify opportunities for strategic hiring, performance management, budgeting, diversity, and training initiatives.
• Embrace Innovation:
  Stay ahead of emerging HR technologies, including AI and automation tools, and explore ways to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.

• You act like an owner. From process to programs to results, you have the courage to build great people initiatives.
• You collaborate and build strong relationships. You partner with people leaders showing curiosity and a motivation to achieve common goals.
• You have strong business acumen, a winning mindset, and believe HR is an enabler of success.
• You research best practices, and look for ideas and inspiration around you.
• You are creative, and can design, develop, and deliver HR programs that elevate the employee experience (bonus if you can make things look good).
• You love data and will look for insights and measures of success in all you do.
• You are a multitasker, thinking two steps ahead, organized, and have superior attention to detail.
• You have a strong employee‑focus and love solving problems both known and unknown.
• You thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• You have been building your HR acumen for at least four years, have a degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• You have worked in teams that designed, developed, and delivered HR solutions, showing your curiosity and program‑management skills.
• You are a self‑starter and a team player.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office products, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• French speaking is a plus but not required.

At Ipsos you’ll experience opportunities for career development, an exceptional benefits package (including generous PTO, healthcare plans, wellness benefits), a flexible workplace policy, and a strong collaborative culture. To learn more about our benefits and employee programs, please visit Why Work at Ipsos.

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