Human Resources Generalist

2 weeks ago

Brampton Ontario, Peel region, Canada Socomec Group Full time

About This Role

This role provides human resources (HR) advice and support to the Powersmiths organization, a part of the Socomec, North America organization. HR Generalist is responsible for all areas within the HR field for a set group of employees.


Key areas of responsibility include coordination of new hires/terminations, training and development, safety, performance management, benefits administration, policy formation and interpretation, workers compensation, and compliance with various federal and provincial regulations. In addition, they will administer human resources policies and procedures, collects, and analyzes HR data and then makes recommendations to management and processes paperwork for functional area according to established procedures.


This role will focus on our Operations and Manufacturing teams.


Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Employee Life-cycle management:

  • Manage the onboarding process, which includes communication, hiring paperwork, company and safety orientations.
  • For temporary workers through an agency, work with managers to ensure a complete onboarding process, inclusive of H&S training.
  • Coordinate employee leave administration through coaching managers and reviewing documentation, drafting letter, and system updates.
  • Coordinate employee terminations, with the support of senior HR team members, through coaching managers through the case review and discipline records, draft documentation, and system updates.
  • Conduct exit-interviews for all resigned employees and provide feedback to management for required actions, if any
  • Assess and measure employee engagement and morale and take actions to address through the implementation of local employee programs for recognition and activities. Lead employee engagement initiatives.
  • Administer documentation associated with performance review program and follow up with managers on actions, when required.


Employee Relations

  • Act as the first point of contact for answering employees’ inquiries regarding HR policies and procedures as well as group benefits.
  • Guide managers on simple employee relations issues, maintain written records, escalating issues to more senior HR team members which may need a legal opinion.
  • Serve as an employee advocate and conduct investigations of allegations as needed in adherence to Socomec policies and procedures.
  • Build credible and trusting relationships with employees to help facilitate effective employee communications and relations.
  • Supports the execution of HR Processes including Culture/Employee Engagement, Succession


Compliance and Analytics

  • Ensures compliance with legislation, HR policies and other compliance standards in all areas of responsibility.
  • Support payroll with accurate documentation for payroll adjustments, wage increases, relocations, leaves and new employee payroll information.
  • Create and maintain employee files by processing, verifying and maintaining documentation related to HR activities.
  • Activity maintain HRIS data by timely updating employee records.
  • Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual human resources reports.
  • Develop initial policy drafts for review and update human resources policies, update Employee Policy Manual accordingly.
  • Maintain compliance with the ISO requirements for all related HR policies and participate in the internal and external ISO audits.
  • Lead the HR activities required in injury management through coordinator with manager and employee, completing forms, requesting supporting documents, modified work, corrective actions and return to work.
  • Co-chair the Joint Health and Safety Committee for quarterly health and safety meetings and monthly workplace inspection.
  • Visit production facilities frequently to proactively address HR and H&S issue.


Compensation & Benefits:

  • Administer the group benefits plans including enrolling, updating and terminating members, managing LTD claims and ensuring members receive updates from the benefits carriers.
  • Send enrollment form to employee, review, request clarification, update provider portal, update member info as needed, retrieve & review monthly statements.
  • Knowledge and understanding of company RRSP plan for the purpose of administration.


Learning & development:

  • Manage local aspects of employee training and professional development including H&S training requirements.
  • Manage the local training files and train matrix for area of responsibility.
  • Review and update Training KPI’s
  • Monitor and ensure compliance with all required safety training.


Essential Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to HR (e.g. business, psychology, sociology, etc.);
  • Masters of Industrial Relations (MIR) degree is an asset;
  • CHRL/SHRM designation preferred;
  • 7+ years of broad HR experiences in the “Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities” areas noted above;
  • Significant HR experience supporting teams in a manufacturing environment;
  • Strong knowledge of Canadian employment legislation and benefits;
  • Resourceful, diplomatic, customer service oriented;
  • Strong analytical, decision making, negotiation, project management and problem-solving skills;
  • Well-developed organization and prioritization skills, detailed oriented. Embraces changes with a positive attitude;
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills; French language would be an asset;
  • Experience in creating and documenting HR processes and procedures;
  • Consistently demonstrating a high degree of business acumen, good judgement and initiative
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
  • Successful experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams including international teams;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization; able to quickly gain credibility and trust; focused on meeting goals and deliverables on time and at the highest quality level possible;
  • In client-centric; proactively anticipates and actions internal customers’ needs;
  • Successfully establishes and maintains long-term relationships with colleagues;
  • Must be highly focused and able to work with minimal supervision;
  • Must be proficient in the use of MS Office suite of software products;
  • Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without company sponsorship.


Working Conditions:

  • This role is located in an office environment with frequent visits to the manufacturing facilities;
  • The role is located at our office in Brampton;
  • Position is salaried
  • Powersmiths offers competitive Group benefits package.​


Employment Requirements:

  • Commitment to Health and Safety best practice and regulations;
  • Adherence to company policies.



If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for this job, please upload your résumé and apply through LinkedIn.


Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities to support participation of candidates in all aspects of the recruitment process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.


We thank all those who apply. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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