Human Resources Generalist

3 days ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada PowerON Energy Solutions Full time

Job Summary
Human Resources Generalist

PowerON Energy Solutions

Full-time

In-Office | Toronto, ON, Canada

The HR Generalist acts as a strategic partner to leadership and management teams, aligning business objectives with employees and management. This role provides guidance on HR policies, employee relations, performance management, talent development, and organizational effectiveness to foster a high-performance culture and support business success. This role also plays a key role in maintaining constructive relationships with union representatives and ensuring consistent application of collective agreements.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with department leaders to understand business goals and develop HR strategies that drive organizational success.
  • Provide expert guidance on employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance management.
  • Support leaders in interpreting and applying collective agreement provisions, ensuring compliance and consistency in decision-making.
  • Participate in grievance handling, investigations, and disciplinary matters in collaboration with union representatives and management.
  • Assist in preparation for and participation in collective bargaining as required.
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with union leadership to foster collaboration and minimize workplace conflict.
  • Support talent acquisition efforts, including workforce planning, interviewing, and onboarding of key roles.
  • Coach and advise managers on leadership, team development, and employee engagement strategies.
  • Lead key functional areas of Human Resources, including compensation, benefits, learning & development, and talent management.
  • Lead or support HR initiatives including performance reviews, succession planning, and organizational changes.
  • Analyze HR metrics and trends to develop data-driven solutions, programs, and policies.
  • Ensure compliance with employment legislation, company policies, and collective agreements.
  • Support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and foster a positive workplace culture.
  • Participate in HR projects and process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and employee experience.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including partnering with management teams in a generalist or business partner capacity.
  • Experience working in a unionized environment is required, with strong knowledge of grievance procedures, labour relations principles, and collective agreement administration.
  • Strong understanding of employment and labour legislation.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence and build strong relationships at all levels of the organization.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience in change management, organizational development, or talent management an asset.
  • Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

While all qualified candidates are invited to apply, we particularly welcome applications from women, persons with disabilities, First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, members of visible minorities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons.

PowerON will accommodate candidates under the AODA legislation in all aspects of the hiring process. Please notify us if accommodation is required.

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