HR Generalist Ii Cn

**Primary Duties**:
Human Resources Administration
- Facilitate the preparation of weekly manning schedule and post in accordance with the collective agreement
- Vacation management in accordance with the collective agreement and the company approval process
- Benefits, pension and payroll administration including
- Payroll/timecard verification
- WSIB monthly remittances and year end reconciliation
- STD and WSIB forms processing
- Agency weekly timesheet submission as needed
- Pension contributions review and remittance to pension administrator
- Assist in any group benefits related employee inquiries
- Track attendance and performance per company policy

Employee/Labour Relations
- Assist employees on all HR related matters
- Prepare monthly newsletter, post notices, monitor communication boards and support various communication initiatives.
- Prepare and post seniority lists in accordance with the collective agreement
- Process all layoff and recall from layoff notices - compiling and issuing notices according to government and collective agreement standards.
- Plan and coordinate social and employee engagement activities
- Investigate queries from union regarding employee overtime/payments/call ins, etc.

Human Resources
- Recruitment and onboarding activities for hourly and salaried positions as required
- Conduct background check through Sterling Backcheck
- Lead and/or participate in special projects as required to support corporate and local business needs
- Prepare reports as requested and participate in policy development and revisions as required
- Track Grievances and ensure responses are within collective agreement timeline
- Investigate any issues with regards to violence and harassment in the workplace. Prepare appropriate documentation and make recommendations accordingly
- Organize/Conduct any Human Resources related training. Ensure training is tracked in ERS and employee file
- STD and WSIB Claims management in conjunction with the EHS Group Leader
- Ensure return to work program is followed

Health and Safety
- Conduct workplace inspections
- EHS Training/Orientation
- Control safety system - accident investigations, KSB observations
- Adherence to Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Celebrate safety successes
- Work with EHL Group Leader and participate in NA H&S Monthly meetings and safety initiatives

**Qualifications Required**:

- Post-secondary education in related field - Business Administration, Psychology, and college courses/diploma in Human Resources Management
- Knowledge of UltiPro payroll system an asset
- 2 to 3 years related experience
- CHRP designation or working towards designation
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Detail oriented and with excellent communication skills
- Understands the importance of confidentiality