HR Generalist

Porter Engineered Systems - A Division of Pangeo Group; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Porter Engineered Systems - A Division of Pangeo Group in Vaughan, Ontario, seeks an HR Generalist to run day-to-day HR for the new plant. You will own recruitment through to hire, onboarding, training, records, and performance administration, plus front-line employee relations.

This zero-to-one role requires initiative and independence, with the ability to build HR processes as the plant grows. You’ll collaborate with the HR & Admin Manager to shape a pragmatic, compliant HR function.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive HR generalist experience, ideally in manufacturing.
• Diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; CHRP asset.
• Working knowledge of the Ontario Employment Standards Act, OHS Act, and Human Rights Code.
• Full-cycle recruitment and onboarding experience, able to work independently.
• HRIS or applicant tracking systems and Microsoft 365 proficiency.
• ISO 14001 awareness is an asset.
• English required; Mandarin an asset.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and onboarding: source, screen, and move candidates through process.
• Records, training, and performance: maintain files, training records, and reports.
• Employee relations: front-line HR policy, benefits, and procedures support.
• Build function and culture: stand up HR processes and templates for the new plant.
• Ensure compliance with Ontario standards and drive onboarding adherence.

Skills

Initiative

Builder's mindset

Organization

People sense

Communication

Education

Diploma or degree in HR or Business Admin

Tools

HRIS

Applicant Tracking System

MS 365

Job description

About the role

Project North PES is Pangeo's new aluminum die casting and machining plant in Vaughan, Ontario. As the plant's HR Generalist, you run day-to-day HR for the site and help build the function from the ground up, working closely with the HR & Admin Manager.

This is a zero-to-one, hands-on role with real independence. You'll own recruitment through to hire, onboarding and training, records and performance administration, and front-line employee relations, and you'll help put in place the processes a new plant needs. It suits someone who takes initiative, works independently, and is comfortable building as they go.

Responsibilities

Recruitment and onboarding

• Run recruitment for open roles independently: source, organize, and screen candidates, hold initial conversations, recommend who advances, and track candidates through to start.
• Own new hire onboarding and orientation, and coordinate pre-role and in-role training with department managers.

Records, training, and performance

• Maintain employee files, training records, attendance, and leave in line with privacy requirements, and prepare related reports for payroll.
• Administer performance management cycles and keep training completion current for compliance and audit.

Employee relations

• Act as the front-line point of contact for employees on HR policies, benefits, and procedures.
• Stay attuned to employee sentiment, flag and elevate concerns to the HR & Admin Manager and functional managers, and track them to resolution.

• Keep all HR practices compliant with the Ontario Employment Standards Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Human Rights Code, and AODA.

Build the function and culture

• Help inspire a cohesive, mutually trusting, and entrepreneurial team of diverse individuals to deliver market leading solutions for our customers.
• Help stand up HR processes, templates, and habits for the new plant, and improve them as you go.

What we're looking for

• Initiative and independence. You own your work and move things forward without waiting to be asked.
• Builder's mindset. You are comfortable creating structure where none exists yet.
• Organization. You keep many moving pieces, from candidates to files to training, accurate and on time.
• People sense. You read employee dynamics and handle concerns with tact and discretion.
• Communication. You are clear and professional with employees and managers alike.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of progressive HR generalist experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• Diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; CHRP, or working toward CHRP or CHRL, an asset.
• Working knowledge of the Ontario Employment Standards Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Human Rights Code.
• Full-cycle recruitment and onboarding experience, with the ability to work independently.
• HRIS or applicant tracking systems and Microsoft 365 proficiency.
• Awareness of ISO 14001 environmental management an asset.
• English required, Mandarin an asset.

Illustrative KPIs

Examples of how success is measured in this role:

• Recruitment: candidates screened and roles filled against plan.
• Onboarding: on-time completion of onboarding and mandatory training.
• Records: accuracy and audit-readiness of employee files.
• Employee relations: timely follow-through on employee questions and escalations.

Working conditions

• Primarily office-based at the Vaughan, Ontario plant, with regular time on the production floor.
• Standard business hours.
• Occasional travel.

Equal opportunity & accessibility

Pangeo Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, or disability.

Accommodations are available on request throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

AI in hiring: We use artificial intelligence to screen and assess applications for this posting, in accordance with the job-posting disclosure requirements of Ontario's Employment Standards Act.

The compensation range above reflects the expected total compensation for this position, inclusive of performance bonus and standard employee benefits, and is provided in accordance with Ontario pay transparency requirements. Actual offers may vary based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.