HR Generalist (Temp)

60032 Heidelberg Materials Canada Holding Limited; Picton; On-site; CAD 89,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Training and career growth

Accommodations may be available

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a qualified HR Generalist for a 3-6 month maternity leave coverage role to support our Picton cement plant in Picton, ON. Reporting to the Human Resources Director, you will contribute to the design, support, and delivery of HR strategies, processes and policies on-site.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in HR, solid HR generalist experience, knowledge of labour laws, and proficiency with MS Office and HRIS systems such as Workday, SAP or JDE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field.
• HR generalist experience with hands-on involvement in HR activities.
• Knowledge of local, provincial and federal labour laws.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; spreadsheet and presentation skills.
• Experience with HRIS systems such as Workday, SAP or JDE is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute full cycle HR activities including recruiting, onboarding, and employee relations.
• Partner with management and labour relations on union matters.
• Advise on policy, employment standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide on-site HR support and drive engagement and retention.
• Support leave and accommodation processes and conduct investigations as needed.

Skills

HR knowledge

Communication

Employee relations

HRIS proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR

Tools

Workday

SAP

JDE

Job description

Line of Business: Other About Heidelberg Materials Heidelberg Materials is one of the world’s largest suppliers of building materials, providing cement, aggregates, ready mixed concrete, and engineered solutions. We operate over 450 locations across North America with approximately 9,000 employees.

Our Cadomin Quarry is a critical limestone source currently transitioning into an underground mining operation. Position Overview Heidelberg Materials is seeking a qualified HR Generalist for a 3-6 month Maternity Leave coverage role to assist in supporting our Picton Cement plant. Reporting to the Human Resources Director, you will contribute to the design, support, and delivery of our HR strategy, processes, and policies. This position will reside in our Picton, ON Cement Plant. This is not a remote position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in regional HR initiatives to achieve corporate strategic goal including ownership of designated special projects.
• Execute full cycle HR Business Partner activities (i.e., recruiting, exit interviews, site function reviews, investigations, interviews, training compliance, onboarding, employee relations, unemployment claims) and other assigned tasks.
• Partner with management in support of their HR needs.
• Partner with Labour Relations on union contract and employee matters.
• Advise and counsel management in area of Company policy, employment standards, local, state, and federal employment requirements, and related legislation.
• Regularly provide on-site business support to management and employees.
• Continuously improve employee engagement, experience, performance, and retention.
• Work with managers and employees to address all types of employee relations issues, fairly representing all interests.
• Support the Company’s leave and accommodation processes.

Who we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree with a Human Resources focus or equivalent post‑secondary degree in combination with HR work experience.
• Prior experience in and HR role with Labour experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and influence effectively within all organizational levels.
• Knowledge of local, provincial, and federal labor and employment legislation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (immediate level of Excel).
• Experience with Workday, SAP, JDE or other HRIS system a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary ($88,700 - $118,267)
• Opportunities for training, development, career growth within a global organization
• Accommodations may be available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Heidelberg Materials welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.

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