Human Resources and Health & Safety Generalist

LM Quality Staffing Inc.; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing staffing agency located in Vaughan is seeking a Human Resources and Health & Safety Generalist. This role involves supporting the organization’s people strategy, ensuring legal compliance, and fostering a healthy workplace culture. Responsibilities include advising on HR functions, overseeing employee relations, and supporting sustainability initiatives. Ideal candidates should have over 2 years of HR experience, a degree in Human Resources, and strong communication skills. Join our collaborative team and enhance your career in a vibrant environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in an HR capacity, preferably as an HR Generalist.
• Strong understanding of employment law and health and safety legislation.
• Previous experience in Manufacturing or Plant Operations is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Advise and support People Leaders on policy and employee relations.
• Oversee leave administration and track organizational change paperwork.
• Support HR functions including recruitment and performance management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving ability

Technical skills

Education

Completed University Degree or College Diploma/Certificate in Human Resources Management

Tools

SAP

MS 365

MS TEAMS

Job description

We have an open, friendly, fast-paced work environment where we all collaborate with and support one another. We started small but are growing fast, and today we have an opportunity for you to join the team as our Human Resources and Health & Safety Generalist.

As the HR & H&S Generalist, you will be responsible for supporting the organization’s people strategy through a combined focus on human resources, health & safety, and sustainability practices. This role plays a key part in developing and maintaining programs that uphold company values, promote employee engagement, ensure legal compliance, and foster a safe and healthy workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

Business Partnership & Employee Relations

• Provide advice, guidance, and support to People Leaders on organizational policy and employee relations matters, performance management, attendance, progressive coaching, and investigations.
• Ensure consistent interpretation and application of company policies, procedures, and relevant employment and health and safety legislation.
• Support employee engagement and retention initiatives by recommending improvements that enhance the employee experience and align with company values.
• Oversee leave administration processes, ensuring timely communication of updates to Plant Leadership and supporting return-to-work plans.
• Maintain trusted relationships across all levels of the organization, ensuring employees have clear channels to raise concerns.
• Track, document, and complete all organizational change paperwork (e.g., promotions, transfers, etc.) for designated client groups. Partner with the Operations team to conduct audits and surveys to ensure employee satisfaction.

Human Resources & Health and Safety Program Support

• Support a full range of HR functions including recruitment, performance management, compensation, employee relations, compliance, and training.
• Lead and coordinate onboarding processes to ensure new hires have a great onboarding experience and integrate successfully into the company.
• Work and coordinate with our third party recruitment firm for all recruitment requirements
• Organize and participate in Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) meetings and ensure meeting minutes, action items, and compliance requirements are completed.
• Maintain, update, and oversee the health and safety program, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and foster a culture of safety.
• Ensure organizational and HR policies and procedures are updated regularly.
• Coordinate and deliver training sessions on HR, compliance, and H&S topics as required.
• Provide additional support on HR & H&S projects and initiatives as assigned.

Sustainability

• Support company interdepartmental sustainability initiatives, such as:
• b. Employee Commuting Program
• c. Employee Resource Group Development Strategies
• d. Sustainability Policy Development & Implementation – Single Use Plastics Ban, Kitchenware Program, Waste Segregation Policy, etc.
• e. Creation and delivery of sustainability education content for employees, suppliers, and other stakeholders
• Support company departments in embedding sustainability and developing ambitious goals aligned with our purpose and values, using new and existing framework such as B Impact Assessment, UN Sustainable Development Goals, etc.
• Support new and ongoing environmental and sustainability initiatives.

Education & Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in an HR capacity, preferably within an HR Generalist role
• Previous experience supporting a client group, including experience with employee relations
• Previous experience in Manufacturing or Plant Operations would be considered an asset
• Strong understanding and application of employment law and health and safety legislation
• Completed University Degree or College Diploma/Certificate in Human Resources Management preferred
• Other relevant and related fields may also be considered

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to help to build and grow an HR department that delivers forward thinking, best practices support to the organization and its employees
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• PASSIONATE with a positive attitude and a desire to learn and grow
• TEAM player, collaborative, with a strong customer service mindset
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills, self-starter with a high level of initiative and AGILITY
• Ability to take OWNERSHIP to work independently and prioritize workload
• Demonstrate HUMILITY throughout the company on a daily basis
• Aptitude to exhibit, RESPECT and protect company core values in a changing environment
• Strong problem-solving ability, resourceful
• Strong technical skills
• Experience with SAP, MS 365 and MS TEAMS an asset

We are looking for a highly motivated, tech savvy individual with a can-do attitude. Does this sound like you? If you are ready to take on an exciting new challenge and showcase your talents while you learn and grow your career, come and talk with us!

Please send your resume to us at [e-mail]

We appreciate all expressions of interest. Please note, however, that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.