Human Resources Generalist

1 week ago


Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada Atlantic Aqua Farms Ltd. Full time

Human Resources Generalist

For over 30 years, Atlantic Aqua Farms have set the highest standard of quality in the North American shellfish industry. We place a high value on providing a positive working environment that ensures our employees are respected and challenged daily.

We are currently seeking a 
Human Resources Generalist

to join our dynamic team. The
Human Resources Generalist

is responsible for supporting a wide range of HR functions, including recruitment, benefits, immigration programs, temporary foreign worker processes, grants, workers compensation, and office administration. The role ensures compliance, accurate documentation, and strong support for employees and managers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Administer and support human resources programs across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, and employee records management
  • Manage recruitment activities for non-management roles, including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, reference checking and employment contract preparation
  • First point of contact regarding non-management employee relations concerns
  • Prepare and manage employment-related documentation and provide HR data and support to managers and employees
  • Support payroll, benefits administration, and HRIS data accuracy, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
  • Monitor workplace health and safety incidents, including claims management and return-to-work coordination
  • Manage immigration and work authorization processes, including government program applications, documentation, travel arrangements and audit support
  • Administer employee benefit programs, grants, and sponsorships, including eligibility tracking, claims, and reporting
  • Ensure compliance with employment legislation, internal audits, and external regulatory requirements
  • Provide general office administration support, including facilities coordination, ordering office supplies and employee engagement initiatives
  • Participate in special projects and provide operational coverage as required

Key attributes and skills required:

  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to comprehend and translate verbal and written instructions into action
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
  • Desire to learn and continuously improve
  • Comfortable operating in a complex and rapidly changing company
  • Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Education and experience:

  • Post secondary education with a degree or diploma in Human Resources or a related discipline
  • CPHR designation or actively working towards CPHR
  • 2-4 years years of relevant experience in a manufacturing, farming, or aquaculture related field is considered an asset
  • Previous experience with Provincial, immigration and temporary foreign worker programs is an asset

Compensation:

$55,000 - $65,000

  • Company paid Health and Dental Benefits
  • Company matched RRSP program

Work Location

:

  • On site/In office: Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P5

Travel

: Up to 25% within PEI.

Candidates interested in applying for this position are encouraged to submit their resume to   Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.



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