Strategic HR Generalist — Drive Culture & Talent in Ops

Almag Aluminum; Brampton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Almag Aluminum is seeking an HR Generalist to partner with supervisory and managerial teams, acting as a trusted advisor on people-related matters. You will manage onboarding, performance management, and HR programs, ensuring alignment with Ontario employment laws and company values, while fostering a positive, inclusive workplace culture.

The role covers recruitment support, training, safety involvement, and HR process optimization in a manufacturing setting, reporting to the VP, Human

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in Human Resources.
• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Human Resources Generalist in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience and knowledge of all HR disciplines, including recruitment, performance management, employee engagement, learning and development, talent management, compensation, and disability management.
• Hands-on experience with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Experience with Ceridian Dayforce is an asset.
• Proven skill in formatting and drafting correspondence, forms, reports, presentations, and proposals.
• Membership in HRPA and CHRP (or working towards a designation) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Proactively partner with supervisors and managers to identify, address, and resolve people-related issues, providing timely and practical advice.
• Serve as one of the main front-line HR points of contact and support for all hourly employees within the operations group.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and respectful work environment, free from toxicity, by promptly addressing behaviours inconsistent with ALMAG's values and culture.
• Develop HR solutions and action plans that support the current and evolving operational needs and objectives.
• Champion alignment with ALMAG's core values across all levels of the organization, ensuring consistency between stated values and day-to-day practices.
• Act as a trusted advisor by providing guidance and coaching on sensitive, confidential, and complex HR issues, ensuring compliance with ALMAG's policies, the Employment Standards Act, the Ontario Human Rights Code, and other applicable employment and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the execution and management of a variety of HR programs, including Talent Acquisition, Uniform Program, Social Committee, Talent Development, Supervisor Development, Annual Goal Setting and Performance Review Process, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Compensation, Rewards and Recognition, and Organizational Effectiveness and Design etc.
• Manage full-cycle HR processes, including orientation, onboarding, new hire administration, terminations and offboarding, disability and leave management, and probationary reviews.
• Effectively manage employee relations practices, facilitating clear communication between managers and employees through standardized performance management practices and effective coaching.
• Support supervisors and managers with workplace investigations, and lead the resolution of sensitive employee issues and complaints in a fair, timely, and legally compliant manner.
• Support recruitment needs, including job postings, screening, interviews, offer management, and participation in recruitment events and functions as required.
• Develop and facilitate a variety of training programs, including new employee onboarding, performance management, progressive discipline, AODA compliance, and Workplace Violence and Harassment Prevention.
• Support employee engagement efforts and enables employee feedback through a variety of sources, including employee surveys, focus groups, and employee meetings.
• Champion change by partnering with key members and other internal departments to develop timely and appropriate communication and action plans.
• Maintain awareness of emerging trends, legislative changes, and best practices in human resources, and liaise with HR peers to ensure ALMAG's policies and procedures remain current, compliant, and market-competitive.
• Administer day-to-day HR functions within the business unit, including document filing and recordkeeping, meeting preparation, and managing incoming correspondence.
• Participate in health and safety activities, including active membership on the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC), to promote a strong culture of workplace safety; support the Health and Safety team with WSIB claims management and return-to-work planning.
• Prepare, distribute, edit, and proofread correspondence, memos, presentations, reports, and related materials as required.
• Update HR-related communications, including internal television slides and lunchroom communication boards.
• Track and analyze HR KPIs and metrics to identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate and schedule mandatory internal and external training programs.
• Maintain and update the training matrix and performance review matrix for all employees.
• Develop, update, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and RACI charts to ensure organizational and process alignment.
• Maintain confidentiality of all employee records and sensitive HR information in accordance with applicable privacy legislation.
• Support the maintenance and accuracy of the HRIS and employee records, ensuring data integrity for reporting and compliance purposes.
• Lead and/or participate in key cross-functional projects that support broader business goals and objectives.
• Perform other duties and projects assigned by the VP, Human Resources.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Influencing/negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related

Tools

HRIS

ATS

Ceridian Dayforce

Job description

Almag Aluminum is seeking an HR Generalist to partner with supervisory and managerial teams, acting as a trusted advisor on people-related matters. You will manage onboarding, performance management, and HR programs, ensuring alignment with Ontario employment laws and company values, while fostering a positive, inclusive workplace culture.

The role covers recruitment support, training, safety involvement, and HR process optimization in a manufacturing setting, reporting to the VP, Human