Hybrid HR Generalist

at Mara

• Job title: HR Generalist
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Dartmouth, Canada

About the role

• HR Generalist role at Mara Renewables Corporation supporting various HR functions, including employee relations, performance, training, and benefits management.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted resource for employees and managers, helping navigate day-to-day issues and contributing to a positive, healthy work environment.
• Help drive our performance processes and partner with managers to ensure consistent, fair, and growth-focused conversations across the business.
• Coordinate training initiatives, identify development needs, and develop and deliver content for our monthly manager training sessions.
• Manage Canadian benefits programs and support employees with questions and problem-solving.
• Contribute to updating policies, ensuring compliance with employment legislation, and helping roll out new procedures across the organization.
• Participate in the recruitment cycle, work with hiring managers, and help maintain a smooth candidate experience.
• Serve as the primary contact for our Employer of Record partners for employees outside Canada.
• Work with the HR Coordinator to maintain accurate HR records, prepare reports, and use data to identify opportunities or patterns.
• Help keep HR processes running smoothly through documentation, systems updates, and employee information management.
• Work with the HR Coordinator to ensure leave requests, tracking, and compliance are handled accurately.
• Take an active role in HR initiatives such as building our EVP, strengthening culture, and refining people programs.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of HR experience
• Post-secondary education in HR, Industrial Relations, Organizational Development, or related field
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Able to handle sensitive and challenging conversations with tact and professionalism
• Experience contributing to policy development or implementing new HR processes
• Confident working independently while balancing teamwork
• High level of integrity and discretion
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Solid understanding of HR practices and employment legislation
• Proficient with MS Office and HR systems, and comfortable learning new tools

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plan
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• RRSP matching program
• Health care spending account
• Physical Wellness Reimbursement Plan