Bold ideas need dependable infrastructure and people who can build and maintain it.
At Qu, we run sovereign, in-country infrastructure, data centres, cloud, and managed services, so Canada’s builders and innovators can move fast without trading away control. Your work will help keep data close to home, accelerate teams, and scale growth for the builders and dreamers who rely on us.
We’re building for decades, backed by InfraRed Capital Partners and Sun Life. We’re small by design, 120 people, so your voice carries and your impact shows. You’ll work on real problems that matter: to take the routine and the complex off our customers’ plates so they can focus on what they need to grow.
If you want your best work to power someone else’s moonshot, this is your place. Quiet power, built for the builders and the dreamers. We’re Qu.
Role Overview
The HR Generalist will play a key role in supporting Qu’s growing Canadian team by delivering high‑quality HR services across the full employee lifecycle. This role blends hands‑on HR operations with employee relations, recruitment support, payroll coordination, and HR program delivery. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in HR practices, excellent judgment, and the ability to build trust with employees and leaders at all levels.
Working closely with the HR, Finance, and departmental teams, the HR Generalist ensures HR processes are efficient, compliant, and aligned with Qu’s values. This is a great opportunity for an HR professional with 3–4 years of experience who enjoys variety, problem‑solving, and driving continuous improvement in a fast‑moving environment.
Key Responsibilities
HR Operations & Employee Experience
- Maintain accurate and confidential employee records across Humi and shared drives
- Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring a smooth employee experience
- Support the creation, communication, and maintenance of HR policies and process documentation
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies, benefits, time off, and general HR matters
- Assist with HR reporting, metrics, and dashboards to support data‑driven decision making.
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
- Partner with hiring managers to post roles, screen applicants, and coordinate interviews
- Partner with hiring managers to post jobs, screen candidates, schedule interviews, and manage candidate pipelines
- Ensure a positive and timely candidate experience throughout the recruitment process
- Support the development of recruitment processes, employer brand efforts, and onboarding materials
- Assist in preparing offer letters and onboarding materials.
Performance Management & Learning
- Assist in administering performance review cycles
- Support the development and communication of coaching materials to provide guidance to managers on performance management best practices
- Help coordinate learning and development programs, including new manager training and organization‑wide development initiatives
HRIS & Benefits Administration
- Maintain employee data in our HRIS (Humi), including compensation changes
- Process employee changes such as new hires, terminations, promotions, and compensation adjustments
- Support the administration of Qu benefits & retirement savings programs, including enrolments, changes, employee education and renewals
- Partner with Finance to reconcile payroll and benefits data as needed.
Compliance & Continuous Improvement
- Contribute to company‑wide HR programs such as DEI initiatives, wellness, recognition, and culture‑building efforts
- Participate in cross‑functional projects and recommend improvements to HR systems and workflows
- Support change management activities, including communication planning and resource development.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field
- 3–4 years of progressive HR experience in a generalist or multi‑functional HR role
- Strong understanding of Canadian employment legislation
- Experience with HRIS platforms (Humi experience an asset), and strong analytical skills for preparing & reconciling people reports & data
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem‑solving, and relationship‑building skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work independently in a fast-moving environment.
Why Join Qu
- Be part of a once-in-a-career opportunity to shape Canada’s newest independent and data sovereign data centre and cloud services platform.
- Work with a passionate leadership team committed to building a high-performing, customer-centric culture.
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and significant opportunity for career growth as the company expands its product suite.
At Qu, we are committed to building an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace where all employees feel respected and supported. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
We are also committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs, in accordance with applicable human rights and accessibility legislation.
