HR Generalist (Temp)

Lehigh Hanson Inc.; Picton; On-site; CAD 89,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Accommodations available upon request

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 Ontario. This on-site position reports to the Human Resources Director and involves designing, supporting, and delivering HR strategy, processes, and policies for the Picton facility.

The role covers full-cycle HRBP activities including recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, investigations, and training compliance, with a focus on engagement,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with HR focus or equivalent.
• HR generalist experience; labour relations preferred.
• Strong communication and knowledge of labor laws.

Responsibilities

• Participate in regional HR initiatives and lead designated projects.
• Execute full-cycle HRBP activities: recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, investigations, training compliance, unemployment claims.
• Advise management on company policies and employment standards.
• Provide on-site support to management and employees.
• Support leave and accommodation processes.
• Work with Labour Relations on union matters.

Skills

Communication

Influence

HR Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Workday

SAP

JDE

HRIS systems

Job description

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
• Heidelberg Materials welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations may be available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
• As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.
• Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.