Human Resources Generalist (On-site)

Martin Brower; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 106,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Oshawa seeks a Human Resources Generalist to coordinate various HR initiatives and support employee relations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Human Resources, along with 3-5 years of experience. Responsibilities include managing onboarding, payroll interactions, and compliance processes. The position offers a salary range of $77,000 to $82,000 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental coverage.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Qualifications

• Minimum three to five years related Generalist experience in HR.
• Ability to produce accurate and timely reports.
• Post-offer background check must be passed.

Responsibilities

• Recommend and coordinate company-wide HR initiatives.
• Provide advice on employee issues including discipline.
• Liaise with payroll to resolve benefit issues.
• Monitor compliance to performance management process.
• Assist managers to support individual development plans.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Excellent time management skills

Strong interactive team player

Strategic thinker

Excellent communication skills

Intermediate computer software skills

Education

University Degree or College Diploma in Human Resources

Job description

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

As a key member of the local DC team, this position recommends, implements and coordinates various company-wide Human Resources/Industrial Relations initiatives to assigned locations. This position is also responsible for advising on courses of action related to daily issues with employees that include but are not limited to discipline, attendance management, injury/collision investigations and WSIB/WCB claims.

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

General Human Resources

On boarding:

• Ensure that new employees have a positive impression of Martin-Brower by being proactive in the implementation of the program
• Ensure that all relevant paperwork is completed by the new employee and forwarded to appropriate parties promptly
• Maintain accurate and current information in orientation packages
• Monitor consistency of delivery to new employee

Compensation/ Benefits:

• Liaise with payroll to resolve employees’ payroll and benefit issues in a timely manner
• Identify relevant industry salary surveys and make recommendations to Regional Manager of HR with respect to participation
• Assist Managers as required to ensure that the Talent Management process is viewed as a positive tool to aid in the growth of the employee’s career
• Ensure consistent and timely deployment of the employee review process
• Monitor compliance to performance management process
• Partner with leaders to support individual development plans and participate in the succession planning process

Talent Development & Engagement:

• Coordinate local training and development programs with the support of the Regional Human Resources Manager and Director
• Lead the Employee Engagement Process in respective locations

Labour Relations

Contract Negotiations/Administration:

• Conduct all necessary research for negotiations
• Provide advice to the supervisors and managers on the interpretation & administration of the Collective Agreement

Grievances/Arbitration:

• Provide interpretation of the contract
• Provide advice regarding the handling of grievances
• Conduct any research required e.g., Review awards pertaining to the issue
• Attend grievance meetings as required
• Conduct research and provide recommendations to Regional Manager, Human Resources on whether to proceed to arbitration

Employee Relations

Employee Ombudsman:

• Provide an impartial forum for employees to raise issues (that they may not want to discuss with their supervisor)
• Facilitate resolution of issues before they become grievances

Communication:

• Assist DC management in adhering to the Corporate Communications Plan to ensure that communication of relevant corporate information is disseminated in a timely and consistent manner

Attendance Management:

• Establish and monitor an attendance management program
• Ensure consistent compliance to progressive discipline aspects of program

Discipline/Termination:

• Provide advice on progressive discipline techniques and ensure consistency of application

Policies & Procedures:

• Provide interpretation as required
• Monitor compliance

Safety

• Actively promote Health, Safety and Wellness in each location by proactively taking measures to help prevent injuries and collisions
• Attend Joint Health and Safety Committee meetings as scheduled
• Ensure complete and thorough implementation of all safety measures
• Ensure the operations follow all Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR), Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and Good Warehouse Practices (GWP)/Good Drivers Practices (GDP) for transport rules and regulations
• Other projects or duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

• University Degree or College Diploma in Human Resources or equivalent work experience
• Minimum three to five years related Generalist experience
• Strong work ethic
• Excellent time management skills, ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong, interactive team player
• Strategic thinker and excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal and written)
• High initiative, self-motivation and strong leadership qualities
• Ability to produce accurate and timely reports
• Intermediate computer software skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.)
• This position must pass a post-offer background check

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Certified Human Resources Professional
• Project Management experience
• Familiarity with working within a unionized working environment
• Experience with various HRIS, ATS and Performance Management Systems

Salary Range

$77,000 to $82,000 annually

Transparency in the use of AI

Our recruitment process may utilize artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled tools, such as virtual assistant, to support candidates in exploring job opportunities, initiating applications, and obtaining answers to common questions. Artificial intelligence (AI) is not used to make final hiring decisions. All employment decisions are made by human reviewers

Benefits

At the Reyes Family of Businesses, our Total Rewards Strategy prioritizes the holistic well-being of our employees. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision coverage.

Physical Demands

The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law. Requests for accommodation should be directed to your point of contact in the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources departments.

Background Check

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Pay Transparency

Our compensation philosophy embraces diverse factors for fair pay decisions, valuing skills, experience, and the needs of our business. Moreover, this role may have the opportunity to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to program rules.