People & Culture Generalist (14-Month Maternity Leave Coverage)

Carlsberg Group; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Beer Benefit

Job summary

Carlsberg Canada Inc. in Kitchener is seeking a People & Culture Generalist on a 14-month maternity leave contract to support attracting, onboarding, and developing employees.

You will collaborate with the People & Culture Director and BP Specialist to deliver best practices and ensure a positive employee experience during recruitment and onboarding. The role covers full recruitment, employer branding, payroll and benefits administration, employee relations, and HR data reporting.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary HR education; 2–5 years related experience, CHRP an asset
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Proven relationship-building across all levels
• Discretion, professionalism, and a positive, solutions-focused mindset
• Solid understanding of sourcing, interviewing, and employment laws
• Proficient in MS Office tools
• Comfortable with data and analysis
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment cycle, including posting jobs, screening resumes, conducting interviews, coordinating assessments, and facilitating offers.
• Lead employer branding initiatives in line with Carlsberg global strategies and Canada needs.
• Coordinate and lead new employee orientation to ensure a welcoming and informative first-day experience.
• Develop and oversee onboarding plans with People & Culture Business Partners that support new hires in integrating smoothly into their roles, teams, and the company culture.
• Process bi-weekly payroll, benefits and RSP administration.
• STD, LTD & WSIB claims and return-to-work management.
• Lead immigration-related monitoring and planning.
• Prepare reports and analysis of key HR metrics.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee questions regarding HR policies, procedures, and programs.
• Involvement in employee engagement activities, including working with our Ambassadors.
• You will be involved in other upcoming initiatives as well, such as implementing an Applicant Tracking System.

Skills

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Time management

Discretion

Data analysis

Multitasking

Employment laws

Education

Post-secondary HR education

CHRP asset

Tools

MS Office

ATS

Job description

Title: People & Culture Generalist (14-Month Maternity Leave Coverage)

Department: People & Culture

Reports to: Director of People & Culture

Application Deadline: September 24, 2026

Company Background

Carlsberg Canada Inc. (CCI) is the Canadian division of Carlsberg Breweries, the world’s third-largest brewer. With about 300 employees at our Oakville head office, Waterloo brewery and across Canada, we proudly brew, distribute, and commercialize Carlsberg products nationwide including Carlsberg, 1664, Landshark, Waterloo Brewing, Somersby, Laker, Garage and Seagram RTDs. Our brewery also proudly works with a variety of co-manufacturing partnerships thanks to our amazing quality standards and operational excellence.

At Carlsberg, no matter your role or function, we are driven not only by what we deliver but also by how we work together—this is our Growth Culture. Built on five core principles, our Growth Culture guides the way we work, innovate, and lead, ensuring we continue Brewing for a Better Today and Tomorrow.

Role overview

This is a 14-month contract to cover a maternity leave on our team. The People & Culture Generalist will provide support and delivery of best practices and solutions pertaining to attracting, retaining, and inspiring employees. This role plays a key part in shaping the employee experience, representing the company’s culture, and ensuring a smooth and positive recruitment and onboarding journey as well as support for employees on their career journey at Carlsberg. You will be part of a close and supportive 5-person team, reporting to the People & Culture Director and working closely with our Compensation & Benefit Specialist and P&C Business Partners. The role is at our Kitchener Brewery.

What you’ll be doing

• Manage the full recruitment cycle, including posting jobs, screening resumes, conducting interviews, coordinating assessments, and facilitating offers.
• Lead employer branding initiatives in line with Carlsberg global strategies and Canada needs.
• Coordinate and lead new employee orientation to ensure a welcoming and informative first-day experience.
• Develop and oversee onboarding plans with People & Culture Business Partners that support new hires in integrating smoothly into their roles, teams, and the company culture.
• Process bi-weekly payroll, benefits and RSP administration.
• STD, LTD & WSIB claims and return-to-work management.
• Lead immigration-related monitoring and planning.
• Prepare reports and analysis of key HR metrics.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee questions regarding HR policies, procedures, and programs.
• Involvement in employee engagement activities, including working with our Ambassadors.
• You will be involved in other upcoming initiatives as well, such as implementing an Applicant Tracking System.

What we’re looking for

• Post-secondary HR education; 2–5 years related experience, CHRP an asset
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Proven relationship-building across all levels
• Discretion, professionalism, and a positive, solutions-focused mindset
• Solid understanding of sourcing, interviewing, and employment laws
• Proficient in MS Office tools
• Comfortable with data and analysis
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

We’re looking for individuals who bring not only technical expertise, but also a mindset aligned with our Growth Culture principles. You live by “Semper Ardens” which means you are always challenging the status quo and striving for the extraordinary. You foster Positive Energy and Compassion, working with empathy, respect, and openness. You act with Passion for the Consumer, serving as a brand ambassador and keeping the consumer at the heart of your decisions. You demonstrate Decisiveness and Excellence, making confident choices and delivering high-quality results. Finally, you believe in Empowering, Supporting, and Growing People, helping colleagues develop, sharing knowledge, and building trust across the team.

What you can expect

It’s a diverse role, but you’ll work with a team that supports and helps each other. You’ll also be well-rewarded with:

• Continuous Learning: Guidance from mentors and structured training initiatives.
• Opportunities for career growth, within Canada and Globally.
• A purpose-driven company with ambitious goals
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment

We provide a competitive base salary along with a comprehensive benefits package that is covered by the employer. This package includes a range of benefits such as dental care, extended health coverage, a healthcare spending account, life insurance, paid time off, vision care, casual dress code, participation in company events, the option for remote work, and a fantastic Beer Benefit.

CARLSBERG GROUP: BREWING FOR A BETTER TODAY AND TOMORROW

At Carlsberg our diverse perspectives, unique abilities and experiences make us who we are across the Group. With so many iconic brands, we know our differences are what make us stand out. WELCOME YOU is our commitment to promoting this culture and embracing it across all areas of our business. Carlsberg is a place where each of us belongs and where we can be at our best.

For us success has always been in the diverse mix of our people, our beers, and our brands. We want to recruit and develop people with a global mindset, cultural understanding, and international experience to ensure that our organization stays agile, inclusive, and prepared for future growth. Only by acknowledging and harvesting from different perspectives and experiences, will we gain competitive advantage and leverage the effect of diversity for business growth. Carlsberg aims to create equal access to opportunity regardless of social identity, and we encourage everyone to apply regardless of gender, nationality, race, religion, disabilities, or any other characteristics.