HR Generalist / HR Partner

ManpowerGroup, Inc.; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite Vaughan location

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Unknown Client in Vaughan, ON is seeking an experienced HR Generalist/HR Partner to provide hands-on, day-to-day HR support at a site undergoing transformation. The role partners with senior HR leadership and acts as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, while maintaining HR operations onsite.

The position offers flexible arrangements (onsite). Candidates should bring a background in employee relations, performance management, and coaching, with knowledge of Ontario standards and HRIS

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of progressive HR experience.
• Experience as HR Generalist, HRBP, or HR Partner.
• Strong employee relations, including investigations and disciplinary processes.
• Knowledge of Ontario employment standards.
• Experience in manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, or industrial environments preferred.
• Familiarity with Workday or similar HRIS.
• CHRP designation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR support to employees and managers.
• Advise and coach leaders on HR policies, procedures, and employee matters.
• Support employee relations activities, including investigations and performance management.
• Manage employee lifecycle administration and documentation.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities.
• Provide first-line HR support and guidance to employees and managers.
• Maintain HR data, reporting, and general administration.
• Support local HR initiatives and organizational change activities.
• Partner with leadership to improve HR practices and employee engagement.
• Guide managers and employees through self-service HR processes and service center workflows.
• Escalate complex cases to senior HR leadership when appropriate.

Skills

HR Generalist

HR Partner

Employee relations

Performance management

Coaching leaders

Stakeholder management

HRIS (Workday)

CHRP asset

Tools

Workday

Job description

HR Generalist / HR Partner

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced HR Generalist / HR Partner to provide hands-on, day-to-day HR support at their Vaughan (Maple) location. This role will act as an extension of the existing HR team, supporting site leadership and employees while helping navigate a significant organizational transition. The successful candidate will partner closely with the Senior HR Partner while operating independently to provide practical HR guidance and support.

This is a priority hire with the potential for either part-time (24-30 hours per week) or full-time (40 hours per week) arrangements.

Business Environment

This role supports a dynamic and evolving manufacturing and logistics operation. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting employees and leaders through business transformation initiatives, helping ensure a positive employee experience while maintaining day-to-day HR operations. The position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR support to employees and managers.
• Advise and coach leaders on HR policies, procedures, and employee matters.
• Support employee relations activities, including investigations, conflict resolution, disciplinary processes, and performance management.
• Manage employee lifecycle administration and documentation.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities.
• Provide first-line HR support and guidance to employees and managers.
• Maintain HR data, reporting, and general administration.
• Support local HR initiatives and organizational change activities.
• Partner with leadership to improve HR practices and employee engagement.
• Guide managers and employees through self-service HR processes and service center workflows.
• Escalate complex cases to senior HR leadership when appropriate.

Ideal Candidate

• 5-8 years of progressive HR experience.
• Previous experience as an HR Generalist, HR Business Partner, or HR Partner.
• Strong employee relations experience, including:
  • Workplace investigations
  • Performance management
  • Corrective action and disciplinary processes
  • Coaching and advising leaders
• Knowledge of Ontario employment standards and HR best practices.
• Experience supporting operational, manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, or industrial environments is highly preferred.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with a broader HR team.
• Experience working within a tiered HR service delivery model is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with Workday or similar HRIS platforms preferred.
• CHRP designation is considered an asset.

Work Arrangement

• Vaughan, ON (onsite)
• Client prefers an onsite HR presence.
• Flexible scheduling options:
  • 3 days per week onsite, or
  • 5 days per week with reduced daily hours (approximately 6 hours per day)
• Open to both part-time and full-time candidates depending on experience and fit.

Compensation

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
• Open rate range for qualified candidates.
• Temp-to-perm opportunity based on business requirements.

Why Join?

• Opportunity to work closely with senior HR leadership.
• High-impact role supporting a large organizational transformation.
• Ability to influence leaders and employee experience directly.
• Flexible work arrangement with potential long-term career opportunities.