HR Temp Bilingual (m/w/d)

Job Description

FirstLight is a leading clean power producer, developer, and energy storage company serving North America. With a diversified portfolio that includes over 1.65 GW of operating renewable energy and energy storage technologies and a development pipeline with 4+ GW of solar, battery, hydro, onshore wind and offshore wind projects, FirstLight specializes in hybrid solutions that pair hydroelectric, pumped-hydro storage (including Northfield Mountain, the largest energy storage facility in New England), utility-scale solar, large-scale battery, and wind assets. The company's mission is to accelerate the decarbonization of the electric grid by supporting the development, operation, and integration of renewable energy and storage to meet the world's growing clean energy needs and deliver an electric system that is clean, reliable, affordable, and equitable. Based in Burlington, MA, with operating offices in Northfield, MA, New Milford, CT, Oshawa, ON and Montréal, QC, FirstLight is a steward of more than 14,000 acres and hundreds of miles of shoreline along some of the most beautiful rivers and lakes in North America.

FirstLight is wholly owned by PSP Investments, one of Canada's largest pension investment managers. We have over 200 employees in Canada and the US with operations based in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, Ontario and Quebec. In Canada, FirstLight operates through its subsidiaries H2O Power and Hydromega.

We proudly serve our host communities and beyond through our clean energy assets, the recreation spaces we steward, the jobs we produce, and the economic benefit we deliver through our operations and charitable actions.

We are a team of caring, passionate professionals who are driven to deliver positive climate impact and to have fun while doing it! We value diversity, equity and inclusion and encourage people with diverse perspectives, skills and experiences to apply.

Position Detail

We currently have an opening for a Bilingual HR Temp for this remote role based in Montréal, Québec.

Length of assignment is anticipated to be between 3-6 months.

The Bilingual HR Temp will report to the HR Business Partner, Canada, and will be responsible for delivering exceptional customer service while supporting the People and Culture team with the full employee lifecycle. This includes support with a variety of HR initiatives such as training initiatives, employee engagement, compliance, recruitment, and HR administration for our Canadian and US operations. Will support HR staff in ensuring a seamless experience from onboarding to offboarding, contributing to the success of HR programs and the efficiency of HR processes across the organization.

Our ideal candidate possesses the experience, passion and energy to be a driving force in FirstLight's continued evolution to accelerate the decarbonization of the electric grid to meet the clean energy needs of tomorrow.

The compensation for this position is typically $25.00/hour CAN. The final compensation offered will depend on several factors that may include, but are not limited to, the type and years of relevant experience, industry-specific experience, relevant education/certifications and geographic location.

Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Establish a formal, geographically aligned training program to ensure consistent, relevant learning across all operating regions, including region-specific HR compliance requirements;
• Track participation and assess training effectiveness to support continuous development and compliance adherence;
• Promote employee engagement initiatives;
• Assist with ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations including review of HR policies;
• Assist in the recruitment process including job postings and screening candidates;
• Support the employee onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring all documentation is properly completed;
• Update and audit payroll records and employee data in HRIS/Payroll software;
• Assist with reconciliation of payroll accounts and preparation of reports;
• Complies with all FirstLight policies and procedures;
• Carries out other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Qualifications / Skills

• Bilingual proficiency in English and French (written and spoken), required;
• Must be currently enrolled in, or a recent graduate of, an undergraduate program in Human Resource Management (or equivalent) at an accredited institution;
• Understanding of Quebec and Ontario labour laws and regulations;
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Prior experience working independently with a strong sense of accountability;
• Must be proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Why Work for FirstLight?

We consider our employees to be our most valuable resource and we strive to provide a challenging, collegial, and rewarding workplace. FirstLight embraces a company-wide commitment to recruit, develop, and retain a dedicated, diverse, and engaged workforce that is motivated to be ever better both professionally and personally.

Joining the FirstLight Team is an opportunity to experience a unique and exciting culture.

FirstLight provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal and local laws. In addition to federal law requirements, FirstLight complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

FirstLight's values are:

• Respect
• Integrity
• Safety
• Excellence
• Innovation
• Team