Senior HR Generalist — On-Site Partner, Quebec

NexKemia Petrochemicals Inc.; Mansonville; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexkemia is seeking an experienced Human Resources professional to serve as the on-site partner for managers and employees across a wide range of HR activities in Quebec. Reporting to the Canada HR Manager, you will lead recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, benefits administration, and training initiatives while upholding employment legislation and company policies.

You will build trust with leadership, support performance management, and help drive a culture of development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive Human Resources experience in a generalist role.
• Strong experience in employee relations and manager coaching.
• Solid knowledge of Quebec employment legislation.
• Bilingual in French and English; communicate with English-speaking employees in Quebec and North America.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with an HRIS (ADP is asset).

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process.
• Draft and post job advertisements; participate in interviews and candidate selection.
• Coordinate new employee orientation and onboarding.
• Monitor and manage probationary period follow-ups.
• Advise and support managers on human resources matters; handle employee relations issues.
• Participate in workplace investigations and disciplinary processes.
• Support managers with performance management and employee development.
• Participate in employee termination processes when required.
• Maintain accurate and compliant employee records; coordinate documentation related to hires, promotions, transfers, leaves, and terminations.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, pay equity requirements, and company policies; participate in HR audits and reporting activities.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding benefit programs; coordinate disability and leave administration; liaise with payroll and providers.
• Coordinate training and employee development activities; monitor mandatory training requirements; support HR programs and initiatives; analyze workforce trends.
• You build trust quickly with employees and managers; you are approachable, patient, and an attentive listener; you influence and coach leaders; you maintain sound judgment and professionalism; you partner with the business on the plant floor.

Skills

Employee relations

Manager coaching

Bilingual in French and English

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ADP HRIS

Job description

Nexkemia is seeking an experienced Human Resources professional to serve as the on-site partner for managers and employees across a wide range of HR activities in Quebec. Reporting to the Canada HR Manager, you will lead recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, benefits administration, and training initiatives while upholding employment legislation and company policies.

You will build trust with leadership, support performance management, and help drive a culture of development