Human Resources Generalist

Modine Manufacturing Company; Calgary; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Modine Manufacturing Company is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to partner with plant leadership and deliver core HR functions including recruiting, onboarding, training support, employee relations, and compliance within a fast-paced manufacturing facility in Calgary, Alberta.

You will work hands-on to support a multi-cultural manufacturing team, ensuring policy adherence, data integrity in HRIS, and proactive employee engagement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid understanding of Provincial employment and Human Rights legislation.
• Post-secondary education in Human Resources.
• CPHR designation (in progress) or membership in process.

Responsibilities

• Advise managers and employees on workplace concerns, policy interpretation, and investigations.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives to enhance culture and retention.
• Maintain HRIS data integrity and lifecycle transactions.
• Support full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding activities.
• Prepare HR reports and assist in policy development and compliance.

Skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Employment & HR law

CPHR designation (in progress)

Education

HR degree or similar

Job description

At Modine, we are engineering a cleaner, healthier world. Building on more than 100 years of excellence in thermal management, we provide trusted systems and solutions that improve air quality and conserve natural resources. More than 13,000 employees are at work in every corner of the globe, delivering the solutions our customers need, where they need them. Our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments support our purpose by improving air quality, reducing energy and water consumption, lowering harmful emissions and enabling cleaner running vehicles and environmentally-friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (USA), with operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit www.modine.com.

Position Description

We are looking for an experienced and driven HR Generalist to support our growing manufacturing facility. In this role, you will partner closely with plant leadership to deliver core HR functions including recruiting, onboarding, training support, employee relations, and compliance. This is a hands-on role for someone eager to grow their career in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Employee Relations
  • Act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on workplace concerns, policy interpretation, and conflict resolution
  • Manage and resolve complex employee relations matters, including conducting fair, thorough investigations when required
  • Coach leaders on performance management, disciplinary actions, and effective employee communication
  • Ensure consistent application of company policies and employment legislation, mitigating organizational risk through proper documentation
• Employee Engagement
  • Lead and support employee engagement initiatives that enhance workplace culture and overall employee experience
  • Design and implement programs that promote recognition, inclusion, well-being, retention, and morale
  • Partner with business leaders to assess workforce trends and recommend strategies to improve engagement and productivity
• HRIS Management & HR Operations
  • Maintain, optimize, and support HRIS systems to ensure accurate employee data and smooth lifecycle transactions
  • Manage onboarding, transfers, promotions, and terminations within HR systems
  • Generate, analyze, and report on key HR metrics to support business decisions
  • Identify opportunities to improve HR processes through automation and system enhancements
  • Ensure data integrity, confidentiality, and compliance with privacy regulations, serving as a liaison with IT and system vendors
• Talent Acquisition, Onboarding & Offboarding
  • Support full-cycle recruitment activities, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, and documentation
  • Assist with onboarding activities, including company orientation Support offboarding processes, including severance calculations, documentation, and exit interviews, and summarize feedback for follow-up
• Administration
  • Facilitate the Employee Committee and support related initiatives
  • Create, update, and maintain HR policies and procedures in alignment with best practices
  • Prepare reports on key HR metrics and workforce data
  • Prepare job grant applications and support HR projects and initiatives

Required Education & Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, along with a minimum of 7+ years' experience in a multi-cultural environment, preferably manufacturing.
• Member of, or working towards a CPHR designation.
• Solid understanding of Provincial employment and Human Rights legislation.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft office.
• Superior communication skills, both oral and written.

Modine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Modine provides a competitive benefit package, which could include paid vacation, short term disability, health, dental, vision, life insurance, and much more. Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.