About the company
Anova Fertility & Reproductive Health is the premier fertility health centre in Canada exclusively focused on reproductive medicine and women’s health. Since 2016, we have built a reputation as the leader in innovation, education, and communication for best-in-class, inclusive, humanized fertility and reproductive care. Anova is known for its collaborative and holistic approach, leveraging an award-winning, multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including Reproductive Endocrinologists, OB/GYNs, Family Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, and other specialized healthcare professionals. Our high-functioning team provides exceptional patient care through advanced fertility treatments and personalized treatment plans.
About the position
We are seeking a proactive, organized, and adaptable HR Generalist to join our team at our North York corporate office. This role is a key member of the People & Culture function and will provide end-to-end HR support across the organization. The ideal candidate is resourceful, highly organized, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This position requires someone who can balance day-to-day HR operations with strategic support while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism. Reporting directly to the HR Director, the HR Generalist will play a key role in maintaining a positive employee experience while supporting the business through efficient and confidential HR practices.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
General
- Provide support across all areas of HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, employee relations, HR administration, and compliance.
- Act as a trusted point of contact for employees, ensuring a positive employee experience and promoting a healthy workplace culture.
- Maintain and safeguard employee records with the utmost confidentiality.
- Support HR projects and initiatives to enhance organizational efficiency, culture, and engagement.
- Collaborate closely with the HR Director to implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
Role-Specific
Recruitment & Onboarding
- Manage full-cycle recruitment for various roles (at least 2 years of demonstrated experience).
- Draft and post job descriptions, screen resumes, coordinate interviews, and support the selection process.
- Prepare and issue employment offers, contracts, and onboarding documentation.
- Facilitate smooth onboarding and orientation for new hires, ensuring a positive first-day experience.
Employee Relations & Offboarding
- Act as a first point of contact for employee relations, escalating issues to the HR Director as appropriate.
- Provide guidance to employees and managers on HR policies and best practices.
- Manage offboarding process including exit interviews, documentation, and system updates.
- Support employee engagement activities and initiatives that foster a positive culture.
HR Administration & Operations
- Maintain HR systems and employee files with accuracy and confidentiality.
- Prepare HR reports and track metrics to support decision-making.
- Assist in developing and implementing HR policies and procedures.
- Support benefits administration and ensure compliance with applicable laws and standards.
- Leverage MS365 Suite, Teams, and workflow automation tools to improve HR processes.
- Support special projects and HR initiatives as assigned by the HR Director.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as an HR Generalist (or equivalent role) with exposure to recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, and employee relations.
- Minimum 2 years’ full-cycle recruitment experience required.
- Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (HR Diploma or Degree). Equivalent experience will be considered.
- Proficiency with MS365 Suite, Teams, and workflow automation.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to work with high autonomy, integrity, and confidentiality.
- Strong work ethic, initiative-driven, and adaptable to changing priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Tech-savvy and comfortable with digital tools; Canva experience is an asset.
- Strong time management, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to connect with people from all backgrounds and varying degrees of experience
- Thoroughness and keen attention to detail
Profile
- Sincere interest in helping people
- Empathy and strong customer service orientation
- Comfortable working in team environment
- Conscientious, punctual and dependable
- Friendly, calm, welcoming demeanour
- Unfazed under pressure
- Good judgment and decision-making skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility.
- Positive attitude, resilience, and a collaborative mindset.
- Ability to work under pressure with professionalism and grace.
Hours of Operation
37.5 hours per week
Work schedule 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
What we offer:
- Extended Health Care, Dental
- Company events
- Opportunity to grow and learn directly under the leadership of the HR Director.
- Exposure to a wide range of HR functions and projects, giving you strong generalist experience.
- A collaborative and supportive work environment where your contributions make a real impact.
- Be part of a growing organization that values initiative, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- A culture that recognizes hard work, celebrates successes, and encourages professional growth.
How to apply: if you are interested in joining a growing organization that is passionate about being the international standard for successful reproductive health and fertility centres, please submit your resume and cover letter to careers@anovafertility.com
Anova Fertility is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and accommodations are available throughout all stages of the recruitment process.
In compliance with the new Employment Standards Act (ESA) guidelines regarding the use of artificial intelligence, please note that we do not use AI tools to screen or evaluate applications. All candidate assessments are conducted by our recruitment team.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those candidates who are shortlisted for further consideration will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $50,000.00-$65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Will you be able to reliably commute to 25 Sheppard Ave, W, North York, ON M2N 6S8 for this job 5 days a week?
- Do you have experience in full cycle recruitment and how many years experience do you have?
- Are you proficient in using Microsoft 365 tech stack? Please provide examples.
- The posted salary range for this role is $50,000-$65,000. Are you comfortable with this range,?
- If successful, when would you be available to start? Would you need to provide notice to your current employer, and if so, how much?
Work Location: In person
