Human Resources Generalist

Position Summary:

The HR Generalist provides support in various Human Resource areas including but not limited to: performance management employee relations LOA administration health and safety recruitment & onboarding and learning & development. This position will report to the HR Manager/Director.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Legal Compliance:

• Responsible for understanding interpreting and ensuring compliance with all relevant employment legislative requirements including Human Rights Act Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Employment Standards Act Workers Compensation Act Occupational Health and Safety Act etc. Facilitate legal and regulatory compliance to all internal and external reporting entities by preparing and maintaining required reports and policies handling unemployment claims and conducting required investigations.
• Knowledgeable of Leave of Absence regulations including FMLA CFRA and ACA. Prepare leave documentation upon request and manage leave administration.

Performance Management:

• Responsible for providing guidance and support on performance management concerns through fair and consistent application of appropriate disciplinary procedures and/or legal requirements
• Coach managers & supervisors to assist in their issue resolutions professional development and team effectiveness
• Responsible for fostering an environment which encourages continuous learning and growth by working in partnership with managers and supervisors of direct reports to ensure development plans are appropriate implemented and completed

Responsible for recruitment:

• Attract and secure qualified personnel. Ensure that the recruitment process for hourly and salaried employees is carried out in accordance with legislative and the organizations requirements.
• Create and provide new employees with a comprehensive onboarding program to enable a smooth transition into the Organization

Learning & Development:

• Support coordination of local training workshops. Support the sourcing of L&D options. Communicate coordinate & schedule various training events
• Respond to inquiries regarding policies procedures and programs to facilitate consistency and equity
• Prepare internal HR related documents including employment promotion and transfer letters termination forms
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of appropriate documentation throughout employment history for all employees
• Support/lead and implement various HR projects and initiatives

Employee Relations:

• Responsible for providing counsel to the facility on all employee relations matters by being a resource to key stakeholders on the interpretation and application of policies
• Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of workforce relations and how they apply to the organization.
• Resolves conflict situations:
• Enhances management-employee relations:

Prevention Safety and Wellness

• Assist facility Safety Champion with safety health security programs to ensure a safe and secure work environment including effective disability claims management corporate prevention programs.

Required Skills:

• Working knowledge of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) FMLA/CFRA compliance and compensation analysis
• Excellent influencing and negotiating skills
• Creativity and demonstrated ability working in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of change and ambiguity is critical
• Can easily make the needed connections between systems processes and individuals to facilitate change
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Keen sense of time management and flexibility
• Ability to multi-task
• A passion for the entire people cycle
• Exceptional attention to detail and committed to a high degree of accuracy
• Excellent grammar business letter and report writing skills
• Ability to think proactively critically and independently to make good decisions
• Excellent listening skills
• A team player who builds strong relationships based on trust and integrity
• A clear sense of urgency to achieve results. A can-do lets make it happen attitude
• Embrace continuous improvement by proposing new and/or better ways of doing things
• A continuous learner that is passionate and determined
• Follow through consistently on work commitments
• Excellent technical ability (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook HRIS)

Experience & Education

• 2-5 years experience in a similar role
• Previous experience in a Human Resources Generalist role in a manufacturing environment is considered an asset
• Experience with managing/supporting an employee population of 200
• Previous experience supporting multiple business groups or sites is an asset
• Experience with Workday preferred
• Experience with ADP Timekeeping systems preferred
• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration (Industrial Relations) or similar field from a recognized university required
• A PHR or SHRM certification preferred

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.