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Human Resources Generalist I Salaries in Canada

• What is the average Human Resources Generalist I salary in Canada?
  How much does a Human Resources Generalist I in Canada make? The median annual Human Resources Generalist I salary in Canada is C$67,871, as of August 26, 2026, with a range usually between C$61,144-C$75,910 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. However, the salary for someone with the title Human Resources Generalist I may vary depending on a number of factors including industry, company size, location, years of experience and level of education. Our team of Certified Compensation Professionals has analyzed survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at companies of all sizes and industries to present this range of annual salaries for people with the job title Human Resources Generalist I in Canada.

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  This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Human Resources Generalist I in , that make less than that salary. For example 50% of the people who perform the job of Human Resources Generalist I in are expected to make less than the median.
  Source: HR Reported data as of August 26, 2026

• Job Description for Human Resources Generalist I
  Serves as administrator for several critical human resources functions and workforce management, including recruiting, employee/labor relations, health and safety, compensation, benefits, training, diversity, employee engagement, leave and attendance tracking, payroll, and employee records. Facilitates and communicates organizational policies and programs and ensures labor law and regulatory compliance. Provides internal support and partnership to business lines to deliver required human resources. May evaluate, select, and oversee vendors that provide supplemental HR processes and services. Coordinates with HR support staff to process and maintain employment, attendance, and other records. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. View full job description

• Similar Job titles to Human Resources Generalist I
  • Associate Human Resources Director
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  • Human Resources Generalist III
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• Level of Education
  • Human Resources Generalist I Salaries with an Associate's Degree
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  • Human Resources Generalist I Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

• Industries that include Human Resources Generalist I
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  • Pharmaceuticals ,
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  • Software & Networking ,
  • Telecom ,
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• Categories that include Human Resources Generalist I
  • Human Resources
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• Human Resources Generalist I Salaries by Province in Canada
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  • British Columbia
  • Manitoba
  • New Brunswick
  • Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Nova Scotia
  • Northwest Territories
  • Nunavut
  • Ontario
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Quebec
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