HR Generalist- FAL

Westerkirk Capital; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westerkirk Capital is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support our Manufacturing operations during a period of growth and ramp-up. You will partner with Manufacturing leaders to deliver day-to-day HR support, guide employee relations, and support recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning.

The role requires strong HR judgment, problem-solving, and the ability to maintain a compliant, productive workplace while supporting organizational growth.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in HR, business administration, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of progressive HR experience in generalist/HRBP role.
• Experience in manufacturing/industrial or fast-paced operations preferred.
• Experience handling employee relations and providing HR guidance to leaders.
• Knowledge of employment standards, policies, and lifecycle processes.
• Experience in recruitment, onboarding, workforce planning, and change initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and work independently in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office and HRIS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR support to Manufacturing leaders and employees on policies and employment matters.
• Support ramp-up initiatives: recruitment, onboarding, transitions, and workforce planning.
• Handle employee relations, attendance, performance, concerns, investigations, and conflict resolution.
• Collaborate with leaders to address issues, boost engagement and accountability.
• Support organizational changes, internal movements, and workforce transactions.
• Coordinate onboarding and integration for new employees.
• Maintain accurate HR records, reporting, and HRIS transactions with confidentiality.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies and labour standards.
• Identify recurring workforce challenges and propose practical HR solutions.
• Collaborate with HR, Talent Acquisition, Labour Relations, and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to HR initiatives and continuous improvement for manufacturing growth.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Employee relations

Employment standards knowledge

Recruitment & onboarding

Workforce planning

Organizational change

Communication

Problem solving

Judgement & independence

MS Office

Education

Diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

HRIS platforms

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and adaptable HR Generalist to support our Manufacturing operations during a period of significant workforce growth and production ramp-up. This role will partner closely with Manufacturing leaders to deliver day-to-day HR support, provide guidance on employee relations matters, support workforce planning and recruitment activities, and ensure effective execution of HR programs and processes.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced, operational environment, balancing competing priorities while building strong relationships with employees and leaders. This is a hands-on role requiring sound HR judgment, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to support organizational growth while maintaining a positive, productive, and compliant workplace.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR support and guidance to Manufacturing leaders and employees on HR policies, procedures, and employment-related matters.

• Support workforce ramp-up initiatives, including recruitment, onboarding, employee transitions, and workforce planning activities.

• Manage and support employee relations matters, including attendance, performance management, workplace concerns, investigations, and conflict resolution.

• Partner with leaders to address employee issues, strengthen leadership effectiveness, and promote employee engagement and accountability.

• Support organizational changes, internal movements, job changes, and other workforce-related transactions.

• Coordinate onboarding and integration activities to support the successful placement and retention of new employees.

• Maintain accurate employee records, HR documentation, reporting, and HRIS transactions while ensuring confidentiality and compliance.

• Support the consistent application of HR policies, procedures, employment standards, and applicable labour legislation.

• Identify recurring workforce challenges and recommend practical HR solutions to improve operational effectiveness and the employee experience.

• Collaborate with HR colleagues, Talent Acquisition, Labour Relations, and other internal stakeholders to deliver effective HR support.

• Contribute to HR initiatives and continuous improvement activities that support Manufacturing objectives and business growth.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive HR experience in a generalist or HR business partnering capacity.

• Experience supporting leaders and employees in a manufacturing, industrial, or other fast-paced operational environment is strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated experience managing employee relations matters and providing practical HR guidance to leaders.

• Working knowledge of employment standards legislation, HR policies, performance management, and employee lifecycle processes.

• Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding, workforce planning, and organizational change initiatives.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment, manage competing priorities, and work independently in a dynamic environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using HRIS platforms.

• Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee matters.