Manufacturing HR Generalist: People, Policies & Performance

AirBoss of America Corp.; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

AirBoss Rubber Compounding in Kitchener, Ontario is seeking an HR Generalist to coordinate and manage all HR processes for the Kitchener facility. This role supports payroll, benefits, recruitment and onboarding, while ensuring compliance with Ontario employment laws.

You will work on employee relations, performance management, attendance, leaves, and training, spending time on the production floor to interact with staff and supervisors. This is a hands‑on, manufacturing‑floor oriented position.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• CHRP designation or working toward a CHRP designation is considered an asset.
• Approximately 3–5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably within a manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or similarly fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting both hourly and salaried employee populations.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario employment legislation and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR support and guidance to employees, supervisors, and managers on HR policies, procedures, employee relations, and workplace issues.
• Support employee relations matters, including workplace investigations, coaching, corrective action, progressive discipline, conflict resolution, and performance management.
• Assist management with attendance and absenteeism management, including tracking attendance trends and supporting appropriate follow-up.
• Manage or support full-cycle recruitment for hourly and salaried positions, including job postings, resume screening, interviewing, reference checks, offers, and onboarding.
• Coordinate new-hire orientation and ensure employees complete required employment documentation, policies, and training.
• Support employee onboarding, transfers, promotions, job changes, and terminations.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS information while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with privacy requirements.
• Support payroll administration by reviewing employee changes, time and attendance information, vacation, leaves, and other payroll‑related documentation.
• Administer employee benefits and assist employees with benefit, pension/RRSP, and other HR program inquiries.
• Coordinate and administer statutory and company leaves of absence, including required documentation and return‑to‑work processes.
• Support disability management, workplace accommodations, and return‑to‑work programs in collaboration with employees, management, benefit providers, and other stakeholders.
• Support training and development initiatives and maintain required training records.
• Assist with employee engagement, recognition, wellness, and retention initiatives.
• Assist with the development, implementation, communication, and administration of HR policies and procedures.
• Ensure HR practices comply with applicable employment legislation, including the Employment Standards Act, 2000, Ontario Human Rights Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, and other applicable requirements.
• Support employee communication initiatives, including company announcements, policy updates, job postings, and HR notices.
• Perform other HR‑related duties and projects as required.

Skills

HR policies

Employee relations

Recruitment

Payroll

Privacy/compliance

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in Human Resources Management or related discipline

Tools

Dayforce HRIS

MS Office

Job description

AirBoss Rubber Compounding in Kitchener, Ontario is seeking an HR Generalist to coordinate and manage all HR processes for the Kitchener facility. This role supports payroll, benefits, recruitment and onboarding, while ensuring compliance with Ontario employment laws.

You will work on employee relations, performance management, attendance, leaves, and training, spending time on the production floor to interact with staff and supervisors. This is a hands‑on, manufacturing‑floor oriented position.