HR Generalist

TLDR

Support HR operations across employee experience, payroll, benefits, and compliance while contributing to a collaborative and inclusive culture in a growing firm.

Who we are:
Financeit is a point-of-sale financing provider serving some of the largest home improvement and retail organizations in Canada.

Our platform helps businesses close more sales by offering customers affordable monthly payment options for their next big home improvement, vehicle or retail purchase.

We are small enough that you can make an impact within the company and large enough to make an impact in the market.

Financeit is a company where collaboration, inclusivity, fairness, and respect aren’t just ideas that get talked about, but are part of who we are. If such a workplace intrigues you, we hope you’ll join us.

About the role:

We’re hiring an HR Generalist to join our People Success team at Financeit!

If you’re someone who enjoys being in the middle of everything HR — supporting employees, keeping operations running smoothly, and making sure nothing falls through the cracks — this is a great opportunity to build across the full employee lifecycle in a growing company.

You’ll get exposure to a bit of everything: onboarding, employee support, payroll, benefits, reporting, and more. This role is hands-on, fast-paced, and ideal for someone who takes pride in being organized, reliable, and approachable.

What you'll do:

Employee Experience & HR Operations

  • Respond to employee inquiries and provide guidance on HR policies and programs
  • Complete administrative tasks such as preparing job change letters, employment letters and completing employment verification requests
  • Support employee relations matters as needed in partnership with senior HR team members
  • Process and track remote work requests and other HR-related employee requests
  • Administer and maintain time-off programs, ensuring accurate tracking and employee support
  • Support key employee lifecycle activities including onboarding, offboarding, and internal employee changes

Payroll, Benefits & Compensation

  • Own bi-weekly Canadian payroll processing to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time and act as back up for US payroll
  • Coordinate benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, and employee inquiries
  • Execute compensation increases and HRIS updates to maintain accurate employee records

HR Programs & Compliance

  • Coordinate annual compliance training and track completion across the organization
  • Assist with organizing Lunch & Learns and employee education sessions
  • Represent the People Success team on the DEIB committee and support related initiatives
  • Participate in Financeit’s Health & Safety program and assist the H&S Chair with compliance

HR Data & Reporting

  • Maintain accurate employee records within the HRIS
  • Support HR reporting and data tracking to help inform people-related decisions
  • Assist with preparing HR metrics and internal reporting for leadership

Requirements

  • 2–4 years of experience in an HR, People Operations, or HR Coordinator/Generalist role
  • Hands-on experience supporting HR operations such as payroll coordination, benefits administration, HRIS updates, or employee lifecycle processes
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Comfort working with HR systems and data reporting
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • A collaborative mindset and a strong sense of discretion when handling sensitive information
  • Experience coordinating payroll or benefits administration nice to have
  • Exposure to HR compliance programs or employee engagement initiatives an asset

Benefits

Winner of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, twice. We offer more than just the basics, take advantage of:

  • An award-winning culture with a collaborative & inclusive team.
  • Competitive pay and performance-based bonus:
    • Base salary: $65,000 - $75,000
    • Bonus: 20% annual
  • Committed to flexible work arrangements, offering hybrid workplace options.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage + Lifestyle Account.
  • RRSP Matching and Parental Leave Top UP Program.
  • In office massage, meditation & workout sessions.
  • Virtual events such as Lunch & Learns, company parties, fun team activities and charity initiatives.
  • Career learning and development programs.

Next Steps:

If what you just read excites you, we’d like to hear from you! Please submit your application and we’ll contact you if you become selected for a phone interview.

Financeit is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Committed to flexible work arrangements, offering hybrid workplace options.

Health Insurance

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage + Lifestyle Account.

Virtual Events & Activities

Virtual events such as Lunch & Learns, company parties, fun team activities and charity initiatives.

Paid Parental Leave

RRSP Matching and Parental Leave Top UP Program.

Financeit provides point-of-sale financing solutions tailored for major home improvement and retail businesses in Canada. Our platform enables these businesses to enhance sales by offering customers flexible, affordable monthly payment options for substantial purchases. We stand out by combining the agility of a startup with the capability to make significant market impacts.

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CAD $65,000 – CAD $75,000 per year
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