Senior Specialist, People & Culture

Southwire Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life, Dental, Vision insurance

Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave Top Up

Personal Days

Job summary

Southwire Canada, a leader in wire and cable manufacturing, is seeking a People & Culture Generalist for the Canada Toronto Distribution Center. You will develop and execute P&C initiatives, drive planning, policy development, talent management, and foster an inclusive workplace culture.

You will partner with leadership and COEs to drive performance, growth and compliance across P&C functions, support onboarding and training, coach front-line leaders, and manage HRIS and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5-7 years of experience.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes People & Culture generalist initiatives aligned with organizational goals and values.
• Drives P&C planning, policy development, talent management, and inclusive culture.
• Partner with leadership and COEs to drive performance, growth, and compliance across P&C functions.
• Coaches front-line leadership on people management, compliance, and engagement strategies.
• Supports onboarding and training initiatives at the business unit level.
• Ensures compliance with labor laws and reporting.

Skills

Employee Relations

Labor Compliance

Investigation

HRIS

Employee Engagement

Relationship Building

Training And Development

Analytical Skills

Talent Acquisition

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

SHRM-SCP/SPHR

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Are you ready to join the People Behind the Power™ of our Canadian organization, which has consistently achieved a Great Place to Work (GPTW) certification in recent years?

If you are looking to grow your career by digging your hands into various aspects of wire and cable manufacturing in a fun, innovative and diverse culture, then this is the job for you!

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well‑being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?

Location: Canada Toronto Distribution Center

Role Type

Travel Requirements: In this position, you must be able to travel throughout Canada, the United States, and Mexico as may be required from time to time.

Job Summary

Develops and executes People & Culture (P&C) generalist initiatives at a business unit within an expanded scope of responsibility that align with organizational goals and values. Drives P&C planning, policy development, talent management, and fostering an inclusive workplace culture. Partners with leadership and Centers of Excellence (COEs) to drive performance, growth, and compliance across all P&C functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports front-line leadership with the management of complex team member relations cases, including conflict resolution, performance management, and disciplinary actions, ensuring fair and equitable outcomes.
• Manages HRIS and other People & Culture (P&C)-related systems to ensure efficient processes, data accuracy, and effective reporting.
• Drives initiatives to determine hiring needs, workforce planning, and succession planning strategies while ensuring alignment with the overall business objectives by partnering with stakeholders.
• Assesses P&C processes and programs to identify areas for improvement and recommends strategies for enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in line with business goals.
• Serves as a point of contact for all P&C-related initiatives and issues for the specific business unit level.
• Coaches front-line leadership on best practices in people management, compliance, and team member engagement strategies, and fostering professional growth.
• Designs business unit engagement strategies, utilizing data to generate action plans that drive a positive workplace culture.
• Adheres to P&C policies and legal requirements, ensuring compliance with labor laws and advising management on best practices.
• Advises individuals to ensure all P&C activities and initiatives are aligned with the company’s strategic objectives, while also supporting individual career development.
• Supports onboarding and training initiatives at the business unit level.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Required Education & Experience

Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Years of Experience: 5-7 Years

Preferred Education & Experience

Minimum Education Level: Master's Degree

Specialized Degree: None

Licenses/Certificates: Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR)

Years of Experience: 8-11 Years

Field of Expertise: Manufacturing and/or Distribution; relevant industry experience

Spans of Control

Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: No

Travel

Travel: International Up to 25%

Physical Requirements

Moving: 5%

Standing: 5%

Sitting: 90%

Working Conditions

Office

Equipment

Computer/Keyboard

Competencies

• Action Oriented
• Balances Stakeholders
• Collaborates
• Customer Focus
• Nimble Learning
• Plans and Aligns

Skills

• Employee Relations
• Labor Compliance
• Investigation
• Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
• Employee Engagement
• Relationship Building
• Training And Development
• Analytical Skills
• Talent Acquisition
• Change Management

• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Pension Plan
• One-on-one financial coaching with an independent Certified Financial Planner
• Personal Days
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Parental Leave Top Up
• & More