We are looking for an experienced HR Generalist to join a manufacturing organization in Whitby, Ontario on a Long-term Contract basis. This hybrid opportunity is well suited to someone who enjoys balancing employee support, recruitment, onboarding, and day-to-day HR administration in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will contribute to core people processes, promote policy compliance, and help managers and employees navigate HR programs and workplace practices with confidence.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the full hiring cycle by preparing postings, identifying candidates, coordinating assessments and interviews, drafting offers, and supporting onboarding activities.
- Deliver orientation sessions for new employees and assist with workplace training related to HR policies, practices, and employee programs.
- Monitor probationary review timelines, track attendance for new hires, and follow up with leaders to ensure performance checkpoints are completed on schedule.
- Provide guidance to supervisors and managers on HR-related matters, including employee relations, workplace expectations, and policy application.
- Act as a key contact for benefit and pension inquiries, helping employees understand available programs and resolving routine questions accurately.
- Maintain employee records and process HR transactions such as hires, status changes, and departures while ensuring documentation is complete and filed properly.
- Respond to employee questions involving vacation, sick time, leaves, pay-related concerns, and employee assistance resources in a timely and thorough manner.
- Prepare workplace identification badges and other required employee access credentials, including forklift badges where applicable.
- Support the communication and distribution of updated workplace policies and employee notices while promoting compliance with respectful workplace standards.
- Collaborate with payroll and internal stakeholders to address employee pay inquiries and provide additional administrative HR support as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related discipline.
- 3 to 5 years of experience in an HR Generalist position, with preference for experience in a non-union manufacturing setting.
- A recognized HR designation or progress toward an HR credential is considered an asset.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Hands-on experience with HR and payroll platforms such as ADP Workforce Now, Ceridian, Dayforce, or similar systems.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities with the confidence to work effectively with employees and leadership.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a hybrid work environment.
- Knowledge of HR administration, benefits coordination, training support, and workplace policies and procedures.
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