When your industry is hospitality, the people are key. The Drake has humble beginnings, with a small team of entrepreneurial spirits whose energy has transformed into a growing group of dreamers + doers. As a leading hotel, hospitality + lifestyle brand in Canada, we are looking for a Human Resources Generalist to join our team. The Drake is an ever-expanding cultural hub that brings communities together around one-of-a-kind experiences that blend unforgettable hotel stays, exceptional food + drink, art + music, meetings + weddings, all delivered by some of the best people you’ll ever meet. We bridge the art of the moment and intentional hospitality to ignite curiosity within the modern traveler.

Reporting to the Sr. HR Operations Manager, the HR Generalist is an integral member of the human resources function with The Drake, providing day-to-day operational, administrative, and recruitment support across multiple properties.

The Role:

The HR Generalist role focuses on the integrity of our HR data, recruitment, employee engagement, working closely with various internal stakeholders; Finance, F+B, Operations, and department heads. This is a growth opportunity for an enthusiastic, decisive, consultative and curious individual, looking to grow their multi-disciplinary, hands-on HR career.

The HR Generalist is an action-oriented, thorough, problem-solving, employee-facing individual who is looking to make their mark on an ever-evolving organization and industry through administrative, recruitment, and engagement efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Full-cycle recruitment; job descriptions, resume screening, interviewing, scheduling, hiring
• Source candidates on LinkedIn/ head hunting
• Intern/ school partnerships, school recruitment fairs, hosting recruitment fairs
• Track, create, present, and subsequent strategy of recruitment effort analytics
• Onboard; orientation packages, coordinate new employees’ start, reference checks
• Administration and distribution of uniforms
• Manage invoices/receipts relating to recruitment and social expenses
• HR admin; new hire paperwork, offer letters, HRIS integration + data entry
• Maintain compensation and benefit information in HRIS and internal communications
• Create and maintain employee engagement/ recognition initiatives, employer branding
• Key point of contact for managers and employees for employee questions, HR policies, etc.
• Health + Safety/ WSIB initiatives with HR Managers + JHSC
• Cross-train and act as backup for other team members
• Enroll employees into benefit program
• Conduct accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly payroll through Ceridian Dayforce
• Payroll data entry; vacation, increases, garnishments, ROE’s, T4’s, reports, upload files
• Process new hires, terminations, updates, benefits, HRIS admin, and employee files

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Human Resources required
• Ideally 1-3 years of previous HR experience
• Ideally 1 year of previous full-cycle recruitment experience
• Knowledge of Ontario employment law, health and safety legislation, conflict management
• Maintain confidential information; manage sensitive issues professionally and maturely
• Superior attention to detail, problem solving, efficiency, and organizational skills
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills
• Computer literacy, including MS Suite, and various software applications
• Accurate data entry, with numerical literacy
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment while balancing multiple incoming demands
• Critical thinker, independent, intrinsically motivated, resourceful, ethical
• CHRP designation considered an asset
• Experience with HRIS and/or Payroll systems considered an asset

WHAT WE OFFER:

We pride ourselves in providing strong leadership and development opportunities for passionate hospitality professionals who are looking to build rewarding, long-term careers. Drake offers a competitive compensation, bonus, and benefits package.

The Drake Hotel is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a positive, supportive, and creative environment at Drake Hotel Properties that promotes equity, inclusiveness and diversity. We welcome job applications from candidates of all backgrounds including, but not limited to, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour); refugees, newcomers, and immigrant persons; two-spirit, LGBTQ+ and gender non-binary persons, and persons with disabilities. Please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure you can access and complete the submissions process.