Human Resources Generalist

Putting people first, every day

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

We are actively seeking a Human Resources Generalist to offer strategic advisory and operational support for our Tax Service Line. Reporting directly to the HR Manager, this role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities:

• Collaborate with HR Centers of Expertise and the HR Tax team to ensure the seamless delivery of the BDO talent experience.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to employees, addressing various talent-related matters such as employee relations, engagement, total rewards and benefits, performance, inclusion, equity and diversity, policy application, and more.
• Partner with campus recruitment and leadership to support the end-to-end process for internship/Co-op program.
• Leverage excellent Excel skills for data management, proficient handling of spreadsheets to ensure accurate and updated information for employees.
• Demonstrate advanced Excel proficiency, particularly in creating pivot tables and generating insightful reports to contribute to informed decision-making.
• Provide valuable reporting and analytics support to the HR Manager, aiding in the formulation and execution of the Talent Strategy within the Tax service line.
• Actively participate in national HR projects to contribute to the overall growth and success of our HR initiatives.

The ideal candidate will bring not only a passion for HR but also a commitment to excellence in data management and reporting, ensuring the smooth functioning of HR processes within the Tax Service Line.

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspect of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration
• You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high-quality work
• You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
• You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talent
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
• You grow your expertise through learning and professional development.

Your experience and education

• Enjoys having fun doing serious work in a collaborative fast-paced environment while getting things done
• A high focus on advising clients by developing the best possible recommendations and enabling leaders
• A curious and proactive problem solver who develops solutions that enable firm, professional and personal success
• Always seeks to improve processes while effectively managing multiple priorities in a complex, matrix environment
• Comfortable facilitating presentations and discussions
• Bilingual in French and English is an asset
• Post-secondary graduate with a degree or diploma within a relevant field combined with a CHRP designation completed or in progress

Why BDO?

Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2024. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.

Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:

• We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.

• We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.

• We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.

Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.

Total rewards that matter: We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide flexible benefits from day one, and a market leading personal time off policy. We are committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Everyone counts: We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership by our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.

Flexibility: All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.

Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It’s about creating work experiences that meet everyone’s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.

Code of Conduct: Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.

Ready to make your mark at BDO? Click “Apply now” to send your up-to-date resume to one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists.

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