Human Resources Manager

Gentek Building Products - Canada; Burlington; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Gentek Building Products, a leading manufacturer in the building materials sector, is seeking a Human Resources Manager for their Burlington plant. In this role, you will spearhead HR initiatives in a dynamic unionized environment, manage recruitment, employee relations, and ensure compliance with labor regulations, contributing to a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary with bonus eligibility

Flex hours for work/life balance

Comprehensive benefits package

Savings Plan with matching contributions

Free and confidential Employee & Family Assistance Program

Training & Development/Tuition Reimbursement

Fitness Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Human Resources Generalist role, preferably in a unionized or manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable laws and statutes.

Responsibilities

• Lead employee relations, recruitment, and performance management efforts.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment and talent management processes.
• Develop projects for employee engagement and retention.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Microsoft Office proficiency

Knowledge of laws and statutes

Education

Degree in Labour Relations or Human Resources Management

CHRL designation (preferred)

Job description

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Gentek Building Products - Canada provided pay range

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Base pay range

CA$85,000.00/yr - CA$100,000.00/yr

Gentek is a leading manufacturer and distributor of vinyl/aluminum siding, windows, and other exterior home improvement building products. With 3 manufacturing facilities and distribution branches coast to coast, we provide our customers with superior products and services. This can only be achieved by having a fantastic group of employees and we know that they deserve a great, inclusive work experience, which we strive to provide.

As the HR Manager, you will report to the VP - HR, Canada, and will be a key member of the Burlington Plant management team. In this generalist role, you are the sole HR practitioner for the Burlington Plant. You will lead efforts in a unionized environment related to employee relations, recruitment, employee engagement, performance management, and benefits administration.

What’s In It for You?

• A competitive salary, including bonus eligibility.
• Flex hours. At Gentek, we’re all about work/life balance.
• Competitive benefits package. We’ve got you covered!
• Savings Plan with matching company contributions. Let us help make your future financially secure.
• A free and confidential Employee & Family Assistance Program. Available anytime, anywhere, to help you meet your wellness goals and support you through life’s events.
• Training & Development/Tuition Reimbursement: It’s not just a job; we want you to have a career with us and we’re here to set you up for success.
• Fitness Reimbursement: Your health matters and we’re happy to contribute to your fitness goals.
  
  

What We Want From You

• Establish strong cross-functional relationships and provide coaching to management team regarding performance management, recruitment, compensation, and training/development.
• Lead the strategic execution of labour relations; grievance resolution, effective partnership with union representatives, and collective bargaining.
• Be the key point of contact and lead investigator for issues related to employee interactions, discipline, and workplace investigations. Effectively communicate with outside legal representatives or enforcement agencies related to any legal claims or complaints.
• Benefit administration, including enrolment and maintenance of employee data and reports.
• Pension administration, including enrolments and terminations, reports, and maintenance of membership data.
• Manage all short-term disability and workers’ compensation claims, ensuring claim eligibility, successful and early returns to work, compliance and communication with the agencies involved.
• Develop and initiate projects for employee engagement, job satisfaction, and retention.
• Lead end-to-end talent management processes, including workforce planning, talent development, training and development initiatives, and performance management.
• Understand and execute staffing level requirements to meet organizational objectives.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment; develop and maintain detailed and accurate job descriptions to attract top talent, conduct effective interviews, lead engaging onboarding to assist retention efforts.
• HR systems administration through ADP’s Workforce Now; create and maintain accurate employee records, ensure compliance with time and attendance processes, etc.
• Collaborate with Payroll Manager to ensure accurate processing of payroll.
• Apply knowledge of all applicable laws and statutory requirements to ensure full compliance for both company and employees alike.
• Contribute to the development and enforcement of company policies, practices, and other requirements that support company business objectives.
  
  

Please Apply If This Sounds Like You

• A degree in Labour Relations or Human Resources Management.
• CHRL designation preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Human Resources Generalist role, preferably in a unionized or manufacturing environment.
• Emotional intelligence that facilitates respectful and courteous interactions.
• Computer and Microsoft Office proficient.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable laws and statutes.
  
  

Don’t miss this opportunity! Gentek is growing. Come grow with us. If you think you have what it takes to be the Human Resources Manager, you may just be the candidate we’re looking for. We encourage you to apply today! Accommodations for applicants with disabilities available upon request.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Wholesale Building Materials

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