People & Culture Generalist

Arrow Machine & Fabrication Group; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

EAP

Gym discount

Profit sharing

RRSP match

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Arrow Machine & Fabrication Group in Cambridge, ON seeks an HR Generalist to support People & Culture and Health & Safety initiatives. You will coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and payroll liaison, while ensuring policy adherence and record accuracy.

Responsibilities include safety program support, OHSA compliance, and HR reporting. A two- to three-year manufacturing HR background is preferred; Bachelor’s degree is ideal.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in HR or related field with 2–3 years of progressive HR experience.
• Experience supporting OH&S programs, safety training, and incident tracking.
• Knowledge of OHSA, ESA, and WSIA within Ontario laws and standards.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment, interviews, offers, and onboarding with managers and HR team.
• Provide day-to-day guidance on policies, attendance, performance, and workplace expectations.
• Support payroll processes and benefits administration with accuracy.
• Maintain HRIS records, reports, and compliance documentation.
• Assist with safety programs, JHSC coordination, and incident investigations.

Skills

Recruitment

Onboarding

Policies

Attendance

Payroll liaison

Employee relations

Recordkeeping

Education

Associate's degree in Human Resources or related field

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Arrow Engineered Products Cambridge N
1050 Fountain St N
Cambridge, ON N3H, CAN

Description

Arrow Machine and Fabrication Group is an engineering-focused solution provider of machined castings, fabrications, and assemblies. We serve OEM customers across various industries, including rail, material handling, mining, defense, heavy truck, agriculture, power systems, construction, nuclear, engineered products, architecture, and forestry. We have access to the broadest range of metalwork solutions worldwide through our elite group of companies. Arrow focuses on providing innovative design, quality craftsmanship, and exceptional customer service.

Group Division:

At Arrow Engineered Products, we design and manufacture turnkey solutions for a wide range of customers with needs in nuclear, chemical mixing, heat exchanger, and autoclave systems, including fuel storage and various custom-designed pressure and non-pressure systems, all in compliance with ASME, PED, ULC, and API certified design criteria.

Compensation Range: $60,000 up to $65,000 annually

People & Culture Responsibilities:

• Coordinate recruitment, interviews scheduling, candidate communication, offers, pre-employment requirements and onboarding in partnership with the People & Culture Manager and hiring managers.
• Support consistent recruitment practices and maintain accurate recruitment and onboarding records.
• Provide day-to-day Guidance to employees and supervisors on company policies, attendance, performance, and workplace expectations.
• Support progressive discipline, performance improvement plans, and employee relations investigations. Document findings, recommend next steps within delegated authority, and elevate complex or sensitive matters to the people in culture manager.
• Promote consistent application of company policies and employment practices.
• Monitor attendance identify trends and prepare related reports.
• Coordinate leave documentation and support accommodation, modified duty, and return to work processes.
• Maintain confidential employee and medical records and elevate complex matters as required.
• Maintain accurate employee files, HRIS, employment documentation, and benefits information.
• Coordinate employee status changes and provide timely information to payroll.
• Support employee communications, engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and HR policy implementation.
• Prepare HR reports and metrics related to recruitment, attendance, turnover, and other workforce indicators.
• Support workforce planning, organizational changes, and other people and culture initiatives.
• Maintain documentation for internal audits, the business management system, and applicable ISO certifications.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Monitor required training, inspections, and documentation, and corrective actions.
• Maintain safety records, support audits, monitor compliance requirements, and elevate identified concerns.
• Coordinate the reporting, documentation, and investigation of workplace incidences, injuries, near misses, and occupational illnesses.
• Work with supervisors, employees, in the Joint and Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) to identify contributing factors and corrective actions.
• Ensure reporting requirements are communicated and addressed with an applicable timeline, immediately elevating serious incidences and significant hazards.
• Coordinate workplace inspections, hazard identification, and risk assessments with designated personnel and the JHSC.
• Document deficiencies and track corrective actions through completion.
• Support the review of safe work procedures and elevate significant or overdue safety concerns
• Coordinate health and safety orientations, required training, certification, and refresher training.
• Monitor training completion and certification expiry dates and maintain accurate records.
• Coordinate joint health and safety committee meetings, agendas, minutes, inspections and required documentation.
• Track committee recommendations and follow up on outstanding actions.
• Support compliance with applicable JHSC training and certification and meeting requirements.
• Coordinate WSIB claims, required documentation, reporting, and follow up with an applicable timeline.
• Support early and safe return to work plans and modified duty arrangements.
• Maintain confidential records and elevate complex claims or accommodation concerns.
• Promote hazard reporting, incident prevention, and employee participation and safety initiatives.
• Support safety talks, awareness campaigns, and workplace safety communications.
• Identify recurring safety concerns and communicate improvement opportunities to site leadership.

General Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and accurate documentation in all People & Culture and Health & Safety activities.
• Collaborate with the People & Culture Manager, site General Manager, supervisors, employees, Payroll, and other relevant departments.
• Operate within established policies, procedures, and delegated authority, seeking guidance or approval for decisions outside the scope of the role.
• Perform other related duties consistent with the position and business requirements.

Education, Experience and Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field.
• A minimum of (2) two to (3) three years of progressive experience in Human Resources, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience supporting workplace health and safety programs, including incident investigation, safety training, workplace inspections, corrective-action tracking, and workers' compensation or return-to-work coordination.
• Working knowledge of applicable Ontario legislation, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), relevant industrial regulations, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (WSIA), Employment Standards Act (ESA), Human Rights Code, and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
• Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) certification, including applicable Part One and Part Two training, or the ability to obtain the required certification within an agreed timeframe, subject to the requirements of the role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with the ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports and performance metrics.
• Strong organizational, analytical, interpersonal, written communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally and work collaboratively with employees, supervisors, and management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-secondary education or additional training in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification.
• Experience with HRIS, incident reporting, workers' compensation claims management, and manufacturing safety systems.
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC), or other relevant occupational health and safety certification.
• Must possess strong human relations and communications skills, along with organization planning and personal computer proficiency.

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job identified, and shall not be considered, as a detailed description of all the work required inherent in the job.

What We Offer – Your Benefits Package

At Arrow, we’re proud to offer a benefits package that supports your health, finances, and future.

• Health, dental, and vision coverage from day one!
• Virtual healthcare with Lumino Health
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (Homewood Health)
• Fitness membership discount
• Work boots and prescription safety glasses program
• Automatic Enrollment in Company-Paid Deferred Profit Sharing
• RRSP Match Program
• Life and travel insurance for you and your family
• Profit Sharing
• Employee Discount Program

Time Off & Culture

• Three weeks vacation days to start
• Regular company events and team activities
• Supportive, inclusive workplace culture
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related education and training

Arrow is committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process in line with the Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Candidates please note, we do not use AI for application screening.

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Qualifications

Education

Required

Associate's degree or better in Human Resource Administration or related field.

Bachelor's degree or better in Human Resource Administration or related field.

Experience

Required

2-3 years:

2-3 years:

A minimum of (2) two to (3) three years of progressive experience in Human Resources, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment.