Human Resources Generalist

Putting people first, every dayBDO 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 OpportunityWe are looking for a Human Resources Generalist to provide advisory and operational support for our BSO service lines in Canada, reporting into the HR Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

Serving as the key HR point of contact, advising employees and front-line leaders on all aspects of talent management and employee experienceWork with HR Centers of Expertise and business leaders to deliver the BDO talent experience – to Attract, Engage and Grow our peopleEnabling leaders to effectively engage and develop their teamsAdvising employees and leaders on all talent-related matters, including employee relations, engagement, performance, compensation, organizational structure, workforce planning, inclusion and diversity, development, recruitment, and policy application.

Working with the HR team to deliver all elements of the National Talent Strategy across the Assurance and BSO service linesProviding reporting and analytics support to the HR Manager to help shape the National Talent StrategyCollaborating with the Talent Acquisition team and assisting with recruitment activities as neededParticipating in national HR projectsHow do we define success for your role?You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspect of your work:

Integrity, Respect & CollaborationYou understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality workYou identify, recommend, & are focused on effective service delivery to your clientsYou share in an inclusive & engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talentYou actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplaceYou grow your expertise through learning & professional developmentYour Experience And EducationMinimum of 1 to 3 years of experienceEnjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced, and dynamic environment while getting things doneStrong focus on providing advisory services and enabling leaders with the best possible recommendationsCurious and proactive problem solver who develops solutions that enable firm, professional and personal successAlways seeks to improve processes while effectively managing multiple priorities in a complex, matrix environmentComfortable facilitating presentations and discussionsPost-secondary graduate with a degree or diploma in HR combined with a CHRP designation completed or in progressWhy BDO?Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2025.

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:

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