HR Generalist

**Position Title:HR Generalist**

**Position Type**: Temporary - Full-Time

**Requisition ID**: 16004

**Grade**:Scale NOGRADE

**Company**: Day & Ross Inc.

**At Day & Ross, you’ll go far.**
Day & Ross is one of Canada’s largest transportation companies, serving top brands across North America. We got our start hauling potatoes in 1950, and now we have a team of more than 8,000 employees, drivers and owner operators.

We believe our people are our greatest strength - and we treat them like family. For over a decade, we’ve been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, and we have been named a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation every year since 2018. Our industry recognition is a testament to the family values we share with our parent company, McCain Foods Limited.

**About the Role**
HR Generalist
Full-time (12 Month Contract)
Mississauga, ON

This position would be responsible for leadership support and guidance on a wide range of HR matters across all divisions in the assigned region. Using a consultative approach, the HR Generalist supports the business in areas of workplace investigations, performance management and disciplinary action, policy development and implementation, low risk terminations, and employee relations.

**How You’ll Help**
- Research and respond to general employee and manager questions on HR policies and processes. Elevate higher level or more serious issues to the appropriate individual for resolution.
- Support the HRBP in the delivery of new programs and information to business leaders.
- Write disciplinary and termination letters.
- Work with managers to prepare job descriptions.
- Assist Managers with the preparation of Performance Improvement Plans; schedule and monitor follow up as required.
- Monitor monthly Attendance Report and follow up with managers to ensure excessive absenteeism is being addressed in accordance with the applicable policies.
- Monitor end dates for temporary positions and follow up with managers as necessary.
- Investigate complaints that are filed with HR and follow up accordingly.
- Support special HR projects by participating in the roll out and delivery, monitoring of results and necessary follow up.
- Promote and execute HR programs and initiatives ensuring compliance with legislation and company policies, with operational success and positive employee impact in mind.
- Review job postings, prepare interview questions, interview with or for hiring leaders as required.
- Other related duties as may be required.

**Your Skills & Experience**:

- Post-secondary education, preferably in Human Resources; business administration or another related program may also be considered.
- CPHR designation achieve or in progress is preferred.
- An alternate suitable combination of education and experience may also be considered.
- Minimum of three years’ experience in an HR functional or support role, preferably in the transportation industry.
- Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
- Solid computer skills: keyboarding accuracy and experience with Microsoft Office products and web based programs. Previous experience with SAP is an asset. Inclination for learning new programs
- Strong interpersonal and customer relationship management skills throughout all levels of the organization
- Attention to detail
- Conflict resolution skills
- Ability to facilitate training workshops on a variety of topics
- Ability to train, coach, evaluate, and help improve others’ performance, contributions and/or workplace behaviours
- Excel at creating and delivering quality training presentations and supporting materials
- Good business acumen
- Ability to multitask, prioritize and take direction from several people
- Appropriate sense of urgency
- Knowledgeable in federal employment laws, as well as HR best practices.
- As a federally regulated employer, Day & Ross fully supports the principles of employment equity and encourages all qualified members of the designated groups to apply._

**Function**:Human Resources

**Location(s)**: CA - Canada : Ontario : Mississauga