Overview of the job
The successful candidate plays a vital role in driving employee engagement, supporting operational excellence, and ensuring the smooth delivery of HR programs. As the only Generalist onsite, this is a hands-on, high-impact position requiring versatility, collaboration, and exceptional interpersonal skills. The Generalist is supported by the Senior Human Resources Manager. Responsibilities may evolve to meet business needs.
Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
· Lead full-cycle hourly recruitment: job requisitions, postings, interviews, background/reference checks, offer letters, and onboarding
· Collaborate with the training team to facilitate new hire orientation
Payroll & Administration
· Administer payroll for hourly employees on a weekly basis
· Maintain accurate records for attendance, headcount, and recruitment metrics
· Coordinate employee events, communications, and recognition programs
People Analytics & Systems
· Leverage the Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Workday, for data entry, reporting, and regular audits to ensure data integrity
· Generate reports to identify workforce trends and measure program effectiveness
· Interpret engagement survey data and support the execution of plant-level action plans.
Employee Relations & Policy Support
· Coach the leadership team on employee relations, performance, and policy interpretation
· Address and escalate team member concerns, ensuring confidentiality and consistency
· Assist with investigations and support fair and respectful resolution of workplace issues
· Uphold compliance with employment laws and company policies
Competencies, Skills & Qualifications
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) across all organizational levels
· High degree of integrity, discretion, and professionalism
· Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
· Proactive mindset with a drive for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Technical Skills
· Working knowledge of employment law (Employment Standards Act, 2000) including proposed amendments (ex: Bill 30, Working for Workers Seven Act, 2025).
· Systems proficiency: HRIS, payroll, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and other People systems (Workday, UKG, SAP, OpenPhone)
· Demonstrated ability to create reports, business correspondence, and process documentation
Qualifications
· University degree in Human Resources (HR), Business, or related field, or equivalent experience
· Minimum of 2 years of progressive HR experience; food manufacturing or CPG environment preferred
· CHRP or SHRM designation preferred
· Availability for regular Monday–Friday hours, with flexibility to adjust schedule to support 24/7 operations as needed.