HR Generalist - 24 Month Contract

Active Dynamics; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Active Dynamics in Toronto is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to manage the salaried workforce and serve as the main HR contact for the local team. The role focuses on supporting the business, advising stakeholders, and modernising HR processes to enhance employee engagement and culture.

The position involves recruitment, onboarding, HR data management, policy updates, and oversight of health and safety compliance within a manufacturing context.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years progressive experience in HR, with at least 2 years in a Generalist role.
• Manufacturing experience is an asset.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal abilities.
• Creative thinking and solutions-focused approach.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment and onboarding for salaried positions.
• Develop onboarding surveys after probation.
• Maintain salaried employee records and HR data.
• Review and respond to HR FreshDesk tickets.
• Manage HR policies and HR software records (Dayforce, 4S, RRSP, Benefits).
• Support employee engagement and succession planning initiatives.
• Update and maintain Hybrid Work policy and compliance.
• Administer leaves of absence and Return to Work plans.

Skills

HR Generalist

Recruitment

Onboarding

Employee relations

Policy development

Training

Communication skills

Data-driven

Education

University degree or college diploma in HR

Tools

Dayforce

4S HRIS

Job description

Active Dynamics is a progressive OEM supplier that designs, tests, and manufactures unique solutions for multiple systems and multiple industries. This full-service, end-to-end capabilities are paired with a collaborative, creative approach, global reach, and agile structure to offer real-world benefits in terms of turnaround time, cost, service, and customization. We're always growing, alwaysevolving, and always finding new ways to bring meaningful value to our customers and partners.

As a world leader in the design and manufacturing industry, Active Dynamics is seeking an eager and enthusiastic experienced HR Generalist to join our successful Toronto team! We are looking for a talent with solid professional skills in the manufacturing industry who can provide superb work experience. This posting is for an existing, immediate vacancy.

This position will be the main HR contact for the salaried employee base in Toronto. The incumbent will provide generalist support to the business, advise key stakeholders, and support employee needs. The incumbent will also work on developing or improving HR processes to modernise the HR function, and will be a key driver of employee engagement, company culture, diversity and employee well-being.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for full-cycle recruitment and onboarding of salaried positions (replacements, new positions, etc.).
• Responsible to develop & conduct onboarding surveys after probationary periods.
• Accountable for office / facilities related tasks in the Corporate office: Lockers, Supplies, Seating, etc.
• Review & respond to HR Salaried FreshDesk Tickets in timely manner.
• Responsible for maintaining all Salaried employee records and files; hard copy and soft copy scanned and saved in the HR Drive.
• Required to process & input all salaried onboarding information into HR software systems: Dayforce, 4S, RRSP, Benefits, etc.
• Drafting employment letters, termination letters, and other verification documentation of Salaried employees.
• Preparing reports and recommending procedures to reduce absenteeism and turnover and conducting exit interviews for salaried employees to determine reasons behind separations.
• Organises & executes annual performance management programme.
• Updates the Salaried Organizational Chart on a monthly basis.
• Develop & executes annual succession planning process.
• Works closely with your Supervisor to review employee survey & re-design as necessary; responsible to deploy to salaried staff annually.
• Maintaining & updating the Hybrid Work policy and following up with Supervisors/Managers to ensure compliance is maintained.
• Administering Long Term Disabilities/Leaves of Absence and Employee Return to Work plans,
• including liaising with insurance and medical professionals as required to ensure necessary paperwork is completed on time.
• Responsible to conduct salaried employee terminations with hiring managers and provide consultation & strategic direction on approach & execution.
• Investigating health and safety concerns, workplace safety audits, accidents/injuries, and work refusals; liaising with Ministry of Labour on compliance matters, and preparing reports and documentation as required.
• Ensuring that the 4S Learning Management System is updated regularly and that all Health & Safety training is tracked in the system on an ongoing basis.
• Updating and conducting Respect in the Workplace training for all employees as needed.
• Prevent or report employee incidents, conducting investigations, maintaining records, preparing and presenting to management, and providing support during remediation period.
• Reviewing and revising HR policies in compliance with changing or new legislation.
• Back up for the full cycle recruitment and selection of hourly staff by identifying appropriate talent for current open roles within the organisation.
• Facilitate workforce planning and manage the headcount (including contracts) to ensure that it meets, and does not exceed, business requirements.
• Providing coaching and training to managers on employee relations matters in accordance with the ESA, OHSA and other relevant legislation.
• Manage employee disciplinary process: Draft documents, attend meetings, take notes & maintain existing file storage procedures to keep organised & up to date files for potential legal review.

Educational Requirement:

• University Degree or College Diploma, preferred focus in Human Resources Management.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years progressive experience in HR, minimum 2 years at a Generalist level;
• Manufacturing experience an asset;
• Creative thinking skills and solutions focused thinking: provides potential answers to problems, doesn’t ask for them;
• Organisational and planning skills to manage the day to day HR responsibilities as well as ensure longer term projects and goals are met;
• Strong decision-making and problem solving skills as well as time management skills;
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability and desire to problem solve, multi task with cross functional team, & prioritize
• Highly adaptable, motivated, analytical/data driven, detail-oriented, and able to work autonomously.

Salary: $60,000 - $85,000 CAD

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

To be considered, candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. Active is an equal opportunity employer and qualified candidates will be considered regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, cultural or national background, marital status, disability status, and any other basis protected by Ontario law.

Under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Active Dynamics provides accommodation support throughout the recruitment process upon request. If you require accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process, please let us know.