HR Generalist/representative

Ecolab is seeking an **HR Representative** to provide strategic human resource generalist consultation to employees and managers at our Mississauga and Burlington, Ontario production and logistics facilities. This position will serve as a critical member of both plant leadership teams and will partner closely with HR and Talent Acquisition associates as well as North American HR Centre’s of Excellence.

**What’s In It For You**:

- The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments
- The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth with access to best in class resources, tools, and technology
- The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best
- Thrive in a company in which safety is not just a priority but is a core value and believes that all accidents and injuries are preventable
- Comprehensive benefits package - medical, dental, vision, matching RRSP, company paid pension, share purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more

**What You Will Do**:

- Assist management in planning, development, implementation and evaluation activities of Talent Assessment and Talent Development
- Responsible for managing several key areas within the HR function, such as talent development, inclusion, talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, training and development, safety, disability and worker’s compensation
- Drive key Human Resources initiatives and strategic processes within Supply Chain
- Foster employee engagement through proactive employee relations and performance management
- Partner with leadership to set the strategy to acquire, develop and retain talent and lead succession planning for key roles
- Lead initiatives on talent development for Managers and first level supervisors to include facilitation of training
- Coach supervisors for effective leadership and change management as well as standard progressive counseling and managing employee development issues
- Partner with other members of the leadership team to support training and development for associates
- Oversee the management of the talent selection process and develop process improvements. Manage temporary agency relationships to ensure high quality applicants
- Ensure consistent, fair and legally compliant employment practices; conduct workplace investigations
- Partner with Safety Leaders to manage workers compensation cases
- Manage the short-term disability program partnering with the Canadian Benefits team and the occupational health provider
- Represent the company in the community for the purpose of networking, identifying human resources best practices and improving Ecolab’s standing within the community

**Position Details**:

- This position will have shared on-site work locations in Mississauga and Burlington
- Flexibility in schedule may be required to support various production shifts, as needed
- Some travel to the US for training/meetings may be required

**Minimum Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Human resources, Industrial Relations, Business or equivalent
- Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) or Leader (CHRL) designation
- 4 years human resources experience of moderately difficult HR work
- Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- 1 to 2 years’ experience in manufacturing, supply chain industry
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and work effectively with various stakeholders in a complex, matrix work environment
- Ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management
- Strong organization, time and project management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines
- Understanding of strategic issues impacting the business with strong talent development and team building skills
- Ability to identify opportunities for improvement, develop strategies and implement solutions
- Experience building and executing an hourly wage and compensation strategy is an asset
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, experience with Workday enterprise system is an asset
- Experience conducting workplace investigations

Ecolab is dedicated to Employment Equity

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**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**

Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, and disabled individuals at all levels of the workforce. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, Ecolab wi