Human Resources Generalist (14 Month Contract)

The Andersons; Chatham; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated HR professional to join their team in Chatham, Ontario. This role offers a unique opportunity to partner with various business groups, driving results through effective human resource management. You will be responsible for recruitment, employee relations, and supporting organizational development initiatives. The position is a 14-month contract, providing a chance to make a significant impact within a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about fostering a positive workplace culture and enhancing employee engagement, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant HR experience is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with managers on staffing needs and recruitment strategies.
• Support employee development and manage performance processes.

Skills

Human Resources Management

Employee Relations

Recruitment

Microsoft Office

Change Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Workday/HRIS

Job description

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Job Description:

Position Overview

This position is accountable for partnering with the business group to drive results through the effective use group human resources. The incumbent will collaborate with the group HR and corporate HR teams to provide a variety of services to support recruitment, selection, training, learning/organization development, employee relations, compensation administration, change management, performance management and HR administration.

This role will be on a 14-month contract, beginning in July 2025, and will end in September 2026. This role will be located in our Chatham, Ontario office.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with managers to discuss staffing needs, recommending suitable workforce strategies to drive success.
• Collaborate with corporate Talent Acquisition to recruit and select a qualified and diverse talent pool. Align newly recruited talent with the appropriate on-boarding process to foster cultural understanding, engagement and compliance.
• Conduct and coach managers in conducting employee relations practices that are consistent with company philosophy and foster relations between all groups of employees and managers.
• Within the business group, provide support for HR functions (Benefits, Compensation, HRMS, Talent, OD & L&D). Answer employee or manager questions or refer to corporate HR or outsourced provider for issue resolution.
• Work with Training and Org Development to support employee development, career paths and coach managers on management effectiveness.
• Assist with administration of the group’s compensation, succession planning and performance management processes to meet deadlines, assuring alignment with the group’s business objectives, talent retention, and company philosophy and practices.
• Function as an internal consultant within the region to assess the HR implications of various policies and programs and provide appropriate recommendations to drive success. Administer change management efforts to support new initiatives.
• Collaborate with Senior HR Manager on Labour Code/legislative updates and requirements
• Collect and analyze data for annual legislation reporting, including but not limited to, Employment Equity and Accessibility Act

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Required knowledge and experience in own discipline; still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills.
• Builds knowledge of the organization, processes and customers
• Solves a range of straightforward problems
• Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures
• Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required, Bachelor’s Degree required
• 2-5 years’ relevant experience required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Workday/HRIS experience preferred

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols, policies, procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersons’ Statement of Principles.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. The Andersons, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace. The Andersons, Inc. is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

Note: The Andersons, Inc. conducts drug, alcohol and/or medical testing of applicants and employees based on type of position. A copy of our testing policy is available by contacting the HR Department at [e-mail].

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