Human Resources Generalist - Senior

Magna International; Milton; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International, including Cosma International group, is seeking an HR Generalist – Senior to drive day-to-day HR operations across business units. You will lead recruitment, onboarding, performance management, policy compliance, and workforce planning in a dynamic, globally integrated environment.

This role requires a minimum of five years of HR Generalist experience, strong data skills, and deep knowledge of employment law.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources or related field.
• Move forward with at least 5 years HR Generalist experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Workday and Dayforce a plus.
• Advanced Excel and data management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage full employee lifecycle for assigned groups, incl. hiring, leaves, transfers, separations, and payroll coordination.
• Partner with leaders to attract and select top talent and ensure timely hiring decisions.
• Support performance reviews, timelines, tools, and development planning.
• Update HR policies and ensure consistent application and compliance.
• Support leadership development and succession planning initiatives.
• Conduct compensation analysis and support annual pay equity review.
• Generate HR reports and maintain data integrity in HRIS.
• Address employee concerns and conduct workplace investigations.
• Coordinate terminations and offboarding with adherence to legal and internal protocols.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and collaborate with payroll.

Skills

HR Generalist

Employee relations

Recruitment

Performance management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

HR degree

Tools

Workday

Dayforce

Excel

Job description

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What We Offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Job Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY

The Human Resources Generalist – Senior supports the company through various HR programs and systems to meet company goals, legislative and Employee Charter requirements. The Human Resources Generalist – Senior works closely with their assigned departments to manage the day-to-day human resources activities to support business objectives

Salary Range: $85,000 - $100,000

Job Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of HR Generalist experience supporting multiple areas of human resources, including employee relations, recruitment, performance management, and compliance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, knowledge working with Workday and Dayforce considered an asset
• Advanced excel and data management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices
• Ability to work overtime and flexible to work varied hours to meet internal/external customer requirements

Job Responsibilities

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Manage all aspects of the employee lifecycle for assigned business groups, including hiring, leaves, internal transfers, layoffs, and exit procedures (terminations, resignations, retirements). Collaborate closely with payroll to ensure accurate and timely processing.
• Partner with leaders to attract and select top talent, following established recruitment protocols.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to ensure timely and effective hiring decisions.
• Support onboarding and orientation programs to ensure new hires are integrated successfully into the organization.

Performance Management

• Support in the performance review process, including tracking timelines, distributing tools, and supporting managers with feedback and development planning.
• Assist in identifying performance gaps and recommending appropriate interventions or training.

Policy Administration & Compliance

• Support in updating HR policies and procedures in accordance with employment legislation and organizational changes.
• Ensure consistent application of policies across departments and provide training or clarification as needed.
• Support audits and reporting related to compliance, health & safety, and employment standards.
• Support workforce planning initiatives, maintain training matrices, and audit training compliance to ensure alignment with business needs.
• Assist in annual Labour and Employment Audit (LEA).

Training & Development

• Support leadership development initiatives and succession planning efforts.
• Assist in identifying skill gaps and recommending learning solutions.

Compensation

• Conduct compensation analysis for new roles to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness; provide recommendations to support hiring decisions.
• Support in annual Pay Equity review and Wage and Benefit Survey.

HRIS & Data Management

• Generate HR reports and metrics to support decision-making and strategic planning.
• Ensure confidentiality and data integrity in all HR documentation and systems.

Employee Relations

• Address employee concerns and conduct thorough workplace investigations.
• Work proactively with leaders to resolve conflicts and foster a positive work environment.
• Assist in the administration of disciplinary processes by preparing documentation, scheduling meetings, and ensuring compliance with company policies and employment law.
• Partner with HR leadership and managers to ensure fair and consistent handling of corrective actions.
• Provide expert guidance and coaching to leaders and team members on progressive discipline, performance management, and the interpretation and application of company policies, the Employee Handbook, and relevant legislation.

Terminations & Offboarding

• Coordinate employee terminations including documentation, exit interviews, and system offboarding.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and internal protocols during involuntary and voluntary separations.
• Support managers in conducting respectful and professional termination meetings.

Other Duties

• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement and process standardization to enhance team and organizational effectiveness.
• Collaborate with payroll to complete all employment-related administrative tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Review, interpret, and recommend updates to HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance and relevance.
• Engage in workplace committees (e.g., fairness) to support a collaborative and inclusive culture.
• Plan and coordinate employee engagement activities to foster a positive workplace culture and enhance team morale.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type

Regular / Permanent

Group

Cosma International