Human Resources Generalist

Adecco (Portugal); Brantford; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid weekly

Health and dental benefits

Free training programs

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a Human Resources Generalist - Employee Relations for a dynamic manufacturing site in Brantford, Ontario. You will support the full employee lifecycle for hourly and salaried staff while partnering with plant leaders to drive engagement, performance, compliance, and business results.

This temporary 18‑month role offers a Monday to Friday schedule, weekly pay, and benefits eligibility after qualification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labour Relations, Business, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• CHRP or CHRL designation considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, employee relations, and workplace investigations.
• Experience with recruitment, performance management, and training programs.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Experience with HRIS platforms such as SAP, ADP, PeopleDoc, or similar systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to support plant operations outside regular business hours, including occasional night-shift support.
• Must be legally eligible to work, and reside in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on HR policies, employment legislation, and employee relations matters.
• Support performance management, employee coaching, workplace investigations, and conflict resolution.
• Manage employee leaves, accommodations, return-to-work programs, and HR documentation.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment for hourly and salaried positions.
• Conduct candidate screening, interviews, reference checks, and onboarding activities.
• Support job fairs, community outreach, and talent attraction initiatives.
• Facilitate new hire orientation and support employee training and development programs.
• Partner with leaders on succession planning, workforce development, and employee growth.
• Maintain HR records, metrics, reports, and employee data within HR systems.
• Support employee engagement, recognition programs, HR projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Conflict resolution

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/related field

Tools

SAP

ADP

PeopleDoc

Microsoft Office

Job description

Adecco is currently hiring a Human Resources Generalist - Employee Relations for a dynamic manufacturing environment in Brantford, ON.

As an HR Generalist, you will support the full employee lifecycle for both hourly and salaried employees while partnering closely with leaders to drive engagement, performance, compliance, and business success.

• Pay Rate: $38.00-$40.00/hour
• Location: Brantford, ON
• Shift: Monday to Friday | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Job type: Temporary 18 months | Full-time
• Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Here’s why you should apply:

• Paid weekly accurate and on time
• Strong health and safety programs
• Medical and dental benefits once qualified
• Free training programs
• New and quicker onboarding process

Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance on HR policies, employment legislation, and employee relations matters.
• Support performance management, employee coaching, workplace investigations, and conflict resolution.
• Manage employee leaves, accommodations, return-to-work programs, and HR documentation.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment for hourly and salaried positions.
• Conduct candidate screening, interviews, reference checks, and onboarding activities.
• Support job fairs, community outreach, and talent attraction initiatives.
• Facilitate new hire orientation and support employee training and development programs.
• Partner with leaders on succession planning, workforce development, and employee growth.
• Maintain HR records, metrics, reports, and employee data within HR systems.
• Support employee engagement, recognition programs, HR projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labour Relations, Business, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• CHRP or CHRL designation considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, employee relations, and workplace investigations.
• Experience with recruitment, performance management, and training programs.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Experience with HRIS platforms such as SAP, ADP, PeopleDoc, or similar systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to support plant operations outside regular business hours, including occasional night-shift support.
• Must be legally eligible to work, and reside in Canada.

At Adecco our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we’re making the future work for everyone.