Human Resources Generalist

Dare Foods Ltd.; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Retirement programs

Paid time off

Career development opportunities

Reward and recognition programs

Job summary

Dare Foods Limited in Cambridge, Ontario is seeking a HR Generalist to provide support in employee relations, HRIS data maintenance (Dayforce), and benefits and pension administration while ensuring adherence to company policies and Collective Agreements.

The role requires integrity, strong customer service, and the ability to work independently or in a team; you will partner with payroll, develop monthly reports, contribute to process improvements, and deliver training as needed.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in HR/IR/BA or equivalent.
• 1–3 years HR Generalist experience.
• Detail oriented with multitasking ability to meet deadlines.
• Problem-solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Work independently and in a team.
• Familiar with Dayforce and MS Office.
• Bi-lingual in French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily guidance to employees on policies and Collective Agreements and compliance.
• Benefits and Pension administration including system updates, billings and reports.
• HRIS information integrity and reporting.
• Collaborate with payroll to ensure payroll accuracy.
• Develop and provide monthly reports.
• Collaborate in process improvement and projects.
• Prepare and deliver training as necessary.

Skills

Employee relations

HRIS (Dayforce)

Benefits administration

Pension administration

Policies and procedures

MS Office

Discretion with confidential info

Bi-lingual French

Education

Post-secondary degree in HR/IR/BA

Tools

Dayforce

MS Office Suite

Job description

Made Better isn’t just a claim; it’s our Dare promise.

At Dare our dedicated team works passionately to uphold our tradition of excellence, innovation and quality in every aspect of our operations. Our state-of-the-art facilities utilize advanced technology to ensure consistency and quality while meeting the evolving needs of our consumers and customers.

Position Overview:

In this newly created position, you will provide support in several areas including employee relations, HRIS system updates and maintenance of employee records, attendance management, benefits, pension while ensuring that company policies, procedures and Collective Agreements are followed. Integrity, attention to detail, strong customer service and interpersonal skills are all crucial for this role.

Responsibilities:

• Provide daily support and guidance to employees as it relates to company policies and Collective Agreements along with compliance with applicable legislation
• Benefit and Pension administration – including system updates, monthly billings, reports (weekly, monthly and annual yearend), inquiries from staff, and other administrative responsibilities.
• HRIS (Dayforce) information integrity. Responsible for ensuring that employee information is correct, provide reports and help in the maintenance and updates in the system
• Work closely with the payroll team to ensure that weekly and bi-weekly payrolls are correct
• Develop and provide monthly reports, as requested.
• Collaborate and participate in process improvement and projects
• Prepare and deliver training for when necessary

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a post secondary degree or diploma in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration or equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• Minimum one (1) to three (3) HR Generalist experience.
• Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task and prioritize workloads, this position will entail frequent interruptions and process changes that will require system updates are ensure completion in the appropriate deadlines.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Work independently and in a team environment
• Familiar with HRIS systems (Dayforce) and MS Office Suite
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Preference will be given to those who are bi-lingual in French (written and spoken)

Additional Information

Total Rewards Package: Our Total Rewards package reflects the investment we make in our employees to help them and their families achieve their well-being goals. Total Rewards at Dare Foods includes a competitive base salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits and retirement programs. In addition, we offer paid time off, career development opportunities as well as reward and recognition programs.

At Dare Foods Limited, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive, accessible, equal-opportunity environment that welcomes all individuals from all backgrounds because we know it will make our company a better place to work. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment.

We want to thank all candidates in advance for their interest; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we cannot confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.