Job Description

YM Inc. was founded on the strength of a single retail store in the heart of downtown Toronto in 1975, under the name Stitches. Today we are one of North America's leading apparel retailers operating over 800 stores across Canada and the United States under the following banners: Stitches, Urban Planet, Urban Behavior, Sirens, Forever 21, Urban Kids, Suzy Shier, Le Chateau, Bluenotes, West 49, Mandee, Charlotte Russe, and Rue21.

Our goal is to sustain performance that exceeds expectations. We are committed to creating a culture where people feel valued and inspired to achieve results. We give our people the appropriate tools, freedom and authority to make decisions. They are accountable for their actions and we recognize their efforts and reward their results. We attract and nurture the best people by providing leadership opportunities, career development and continuous learning. We are committed to leading by example and with integrity. We treat people with respect and dignity, promote the benefits of diversity and address challenges in a direct and compassionate manner. We engage people in our goals and objectives; we listen and act on new ideas where possible. That is our Philosophy.

How you will make a difference:

This position is a temporary contract opportunity for 7 months.

As the first point of contact for HR-related matters across our Canadian and the US retail locations, the

HR Generalist

plays a key role in supporting our store teams and ensuring compliance with employment legislation. In this dynamic and fast-faced role, you'll use sound judgment and a proactive approach to resolve employee concerns, promote workplace safety, and support the smooth delivery of HR programs across the employee lifecycle.

What You'll Do:

Serve as the first point of contact for employee inquiries related to HR policies, workplace concerns, leaves of absence, and general employment matters across Canada and the USA

Support employee relations by conducting workplace investigations and assisting with conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and terminations in alignment with company policies and employment legislation

Administer and monitor various leave of absence programs, ensuring compliance with federal, provincial, and state laws

Manage workplace injury and claims processes, including incident reporting, claims submission, monitoring claim status, and coordinating safe and timely return-to-work plans

Promote and oversee health and safety programs across all locations, including training coordination (e.g., First Aid, JHSC), maintaining health and safety boards, responding to workplace safety concerns or inspections, and participation in Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) activities at the corporate office

Engage in the interactive process to assess and implement reasonable accommodations or modified duties for employees requesting medical support

Respond to external agency inquiries such as Unemployment Insurance Benefit claims (USA), Service Canada requests, and support the resolution of employment-related matters involving regulatory inspections, workplace complaints, and other compliance reviews

Prepare documentation for store closures in accordance with relevant legislation

Maintain compliance with labour law posting requirements across US store locations

Assist with onboarding and orientation of new hires and internal transfers at Head Office

Contribute to HR policy updates, communications, manuals, and special projects as assigned

What You'll Need:

2-3 years of HR experience

Bilingual (English/French) an asset

Excellent computer skills with solid working knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook

US employee relations experience an asset

Excellent interpersonal and communications skills

Strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to work well under pressure

Well-organized, detail oriented, with ability to prioritize and multi-task

Acts with integrity and maintains a high level of confidentiality

What we offer:

Competitive Compensation Package

Health and Dental Benefits Plan

Paid Sick Days

Employee Discount

Tuition Reimbursement

Being part of an amazing, supportive and collaborative team

YM Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. If chosen to participate in the selection process, accommodations are available upon request. We will consult with the applicant to provide or arrange suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant's accessibility needs.

This posting is for an open vacancy.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 7 months

Benefits:

Company events On-site parking Paid time off Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:

North York, ON M6A 2W1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

HR: 2 years (required) US employment laws : 1 year (required) Employee relations: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person