Senior HR Generalist

RLB People; Harrison; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organization in Harriston, ON is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to support people, culture, and compliance. This on-site role involves guiding employee relations, leading recruitment, and developing HR policies. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of HR experience and knowledge of Ontario legislation. Benefits include an extended healthcare plan and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)

Group Life - AD&D - Critical Illness Insurance

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Program - Counseling

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR Generalist experience, preferably in service, agriculture, or regulated sectors.
• CHRP or CHRL designation (or in progress) strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario employment legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on employee relations and performance management.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment and onboarding.
• Develop and implement inclusive HR policies.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Workplace accommodations

Recruitment

HR policy development

Conflict resolution

Analytical skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Human Resources or Business Administration

Tools

HR data integrity systems

Payroll systems (e.g., ADP)

Job description

Our client, Moonfleet Poultry located in Harriston, ON is seeking a skilled and experienced Senior HR Generalist to play a key role in supporting our people, culture, and compliance. This is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a growing organization that values integrity, collaboration, and operational excellence. This role is full-time and is required fully on-site.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide expert guidance on employee relations, performance management, and workplace accommodations.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment and onboarding, including support for the Foreign Worker Program.
• Develop and implement inclusive HR policies and ensure compliance with ESA, OHSA, AODA, and other relevant legislation.
• Chair the Joint Health & Safety Committee and manage WSIB claims, LOA, Attendance Management and Return-to-Work programs.
• Analyze HR metrics and support payroll (ADP) and benefits, and HR data integrity.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and support a respectful, high-performing workplace culture.
• Partner with leadership on change management, organizational development, and strategic HR initiatives.

Requirements

Qualifications :

• Minimum 5 years of progressive HR Generalist experience, preferably in service, agriculture, or regulated sectors.
• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CHRP or CHRL designation (or in progress) strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in employee relations, policy development, health & safety, recruitment, and payroll systems.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario employment legislation (ex. ESA, OSHA, WSIB, AODA) and best practices.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and conflict resolution skills.
• Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
• Group Life - AD&D - Critical Illness Insurance
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Program - Counseling