Human Resources Generalist

Latham, The Pool Company (Canada); Kingston; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

RRSP with 50% company match

Life/ADD Insurance and Short/Long Term

Job summary

Latham Pool Products in Kingston, Ontario is hiring a Human Resources Generalist to deliver core HR services at the Kingston manufacturing site. You’ll support employee relations, onboarding, payroll, and recruitment while partnering with site leadership and the Canadian HR team to promote a positive, compliant workplace.

This full-time, on-site role requires 3–7 years HR experience in manufacturing, knowledge of employment law, and strong communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 3-7 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing or multi-site environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Proven ability to manage sensitive employee relations matters and conduct investigations.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide recommendations.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• CHRP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Plant Leadership to align HR strategies with operational goals.
• Coach supervisors and managers on employee relations and leadership.
• Identify turnover, engagement, and leadership risks and plan actions.
• Guide leaders through change management with clear communication.
• Model HR leadership and reinforce company values.
• Lead employee relations investigations ensuring fairness and compliance.
• Support full-cycle recruiting including workforce planning and onboarding.
• Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and local labor laws.
• Assist with compensation and benefits communications and issue resolution.
• Participate in HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Operational focus

Strategic mindset

Influence leaders

Communication

Problem solving

Data analysis

Project management

HRIS proficiency

Microsoft Office

CHRP preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Make a SPLASH with Latham, The Pool Company!

At Latham, The Pool Company, we don’t just make swimming pools; we create opportunities for backyard dreams to come true. As the leading manufacturer in North America, Australia, and New Zealand, we are committed to delivering innovation, quality, and sustainability in everything we do.

We believe in building an environment where everyone can thrive. That is why we offer:

• A culture of integrity, collaboration, and respect.
• Comprehensive benefits for you and your family.
• Opportunities for growth, mentorship, and skill development.

A little about the position:

Job Summary

The Human Resources Generalist supports the effective delivery of core HR services at Latham's Kingston manufacturing site and serves as a trusted resource for managers and employees. This role is responsible for day-to-day HR operations across the employee lifecycle, including employee relations, compliance, onboarding, payroll support, leave coordination, engagement, and talent acquisition support. The HR Generalist partners closely with site leadership and the Canadian HR team to promote a positive, compliant, and engaged workplace while helping identify and address workforce trends proactively. In addition, this role contributes to and leads HR initiatives and projects to drive continuous improvement and achieve operational and business objectives.

Some of What You Will Do:

• Partner closely with Plant Leadership to align HR strategies with operational goals, ensuring workforce plans support production, safety, quality, and cost objectives.
• Act as a trusted advisor by coaching and training supervisors and managers on employee relations, performance management, engagement, and leadership effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Plant Leadership to proactively identify risks (turnover, engagement, leadership gaps) and implement targeted action plans to mitigate impact.
• Support and guide leaders through change management initiatives, reinforcing consistent communication and adoption across the workforce.
• Champion a culture of accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement by modeling strong HR leadership and reinforcing company values.
• Lead and manage employee relations investigations, ensuring consistency, fairness, and compliance with company policies and employment laws.
• Support full-cycle recruiting efforts including workforce planning, talent sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and local labor laws.
• Support compensation and benefits administration, including employee communications and issue resolution.
• Participate in and lead HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

What You Bring to the Table: (Qualifications)

• The ideal candidate is both operationally strong and strategically minded, with the ability to influence leaders, mitigate risk, and drive a high-performance culture aligned with business objectives.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 3-7 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing or multi-site environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Proven ability to manage sensitive employee relations matters and conduct investigations.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide recommendations.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• CHRP certification preferred.

Why should you come work with Us?

Comprehensive Benefits for you and your family include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• RRSP with 50% company match.
• Life/ADD Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability insurance.

Some Important Information for you:

Position Title: Human Resources Generalist

Location: Kingston, Ontario

Employment Type: On Site

Status: Full-time

Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000

Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, knowledge, skills, education, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.

Bonus: Discretionary Year End

At Latham Pool Products we embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified persons. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation need known to Latham Pool Products. Latham Pool Products complies with the Employment Standards Act and privacy laws. In keeping with privacy laws, we are committed to protecting personal information by following responsible information handling practices. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.