People & Culture Generalist - Human Resources

#BeExtraordinary
At Andrew Peller Limited (APL), our mission is to be Canada’s #1 branded wine and
craft beverage company by delivering the perfect brand experience for every
lifestyle and occasion. Through our commitment to excellence, honouring our
roots, owning it, fostering belonging and driving to succeed, we inspire teammates to be extraordinary every day.
Who We Are
We are one of Canada's largest and oldest wine companies with a rich heritage in quality winemaking.
We produce some of Canada's most recognized brands and offer our teammates a challenging and rewarding employment experience.
We are hiring a People and Culture Generalist to support our HR team. This person will be based in Ontario and will be in a hybrid role that could require travel infrequently to Oakville, Grimsby or Niagara on the Lake as needed.
The People & Culture Generalist plays a pivotal role in delivering comprehensive People & Culture services and support to the HR function, ensuring effective management and continuous improvement of all aspects of the teammate journey. The People & Culture Generalist actively collaborates with the VP of People & Culture, Senior People & Culture Business Partner, and People & Culture Business Partners to implement and enhance programs, policies, and procedures. The position serves as a trusted advisor on leave management, performance management, policy interpretation, and other HR-related matters, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance with relevant legislation.
What we offer
- Competitive total compensation
- Ongoing mentorship and development opportunities
- Strong stable Canadian company
- Exciting HR projects and transformative time in our industry

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Partners with the hiring managers and People & Culture Business Partners to manage the onboarding process, offering guidance on best practices to integrate new employees smoothly into the organization. Provides ongoing support to new hires to ensure a successful transition and positive experience.
- Collaborates with and supports the People & Culture team on a variety of programs and processes including onboarding & orientation, learning and development, disability claims management (STD/LTD claims & WSIB/WCB claims) inclusive of document maintenance, recruitment (job postings, applicant tracking, interviewing, reference checking, and offer letters), engagement action planning, talent management, performance management, HRIS, and offboarding.
- Guides managers through the offboarding process, ensuring a smooth transition for employees departing the organization. Supports the documentation of exit interviews and assists with the management of offboarding inquiries.
- Prepares various documentation to support the People & Culture Business Partners (i.e., employment verification letters, change of reporting relationship letters, promotion/transfer letters along with organizational announcements)
- Assists in the preparation of Leave of Absence (LOA) documentation; manages LOA absence files (STD, LTD, Workplace incident management, maternity/parental etc.) including the return-to-work program and process. Provides guidance to managers on managing disability claims and leaves of absence, ensuring compliance with legislation and company policy. Coordinates documentation for STD, LTD, WSIB/WCB claims, and facilitates return-to-work processes.
- Acting as the first line of support for People & Culture inquiries, ensuring that responses are provided in a complete and timely manner.
- AD hoc People & Culture projects, reporting and analysis for Senior People & Culture Business Partner and VP, People & Culture (i.e., policy, procedure and program revisions and implementations).
- Participates in the creation, deployment and facilitation of People & Culture initiatives on a departmental and national scale.
- Prepares and edits organization charts, People & Culture Newsletter and Culture Calendar.
- Additional projects and ad hoc requests may be assigned as required.
- Follows safe work procedures, practices and reports all unsafe working conditions to their reporting manager.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
- Reports to: Senior People & Culture Business Partner
- Direct Reports: None

DIMENSIONS
- Total employee base: approximately 1,700
- National support scope in terms of regions and locations

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE
- University Degree/College Diploma in business, concentration in HRM preferred.
- CHRP attained or in progress.
- 2+ years in HR Assistant or HR Administrative role
- Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. HRIS and/or Payroll experience an asset.
- Proven ability to effectively manage and execute multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously.
- Proven leadership potential/ability to influence others and build cooperative relationships.
- Exceptional communication and active listening skills.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative on challenging issue