HR Generalist

Johnson Electric • Mississauga, ON

8d • CA$59,000 - CA$85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As our next HR Generalist, you’ll be at the forefront of supporting employees, leaders, and HR initiatives across the organization. Your expertise in recruitment, payroll support, employee relations, training coordination, performance management, and documentation accuracy will be crucial in driving our success and supporting both employee and operational needs.

Requirements

• Four‑year degree in Human Resources or equivalent education/experience.
• 2–4 years of HR, recruitment, and payroll experience.
• Experience in a fast‑paced, changing environment.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving ability and responsiveness to employee needs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• High integrity, dependability, and strong sense of urgency.

Nice To Haves

• CHRP or CHRL designation is an asset.
• Experience using HRIS or ATS platforms.
• Background supporting training, performance management, or KPI reporting.
• Exposure to manufacturing or plant‑based HR environments.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with employees through communication and performance feedback.
• Assist with payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees.
• Support training initiatives: update the Training Matrix, identify training gaps, schedule sessions, and track hours.
• Coordinate recruitment: prescreen candidates, schedule interviews, participate when needed, develop interview tools, and maintain the applicant tracking system.
• Create and maintain job descriptions for hourly and salaried roles.
• Attend weekly manning/training meetings and support supervisors with staffing needs.
• Coordinate weekly temporary staffing needs and verify temporary employee hours.
• Coordinate and oversee the performance management process.
• Prepare and maintain HR reports (headcount, employee reports, agency usage, KPIs).
• Organize, maintain, and file HR documentation.
• Participate in continuous improvement and cost‑saving initiatives.
• Work in compliance with Quality and EHS Policies, including IATF 16949 / ISO 14001.
• Perform additional HR initiatives and projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours and policies that support a healthy work-life balance.
• Programs that recognize and reward employee achievements and contributions.
• Opportunities to participate in community service and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Competitive pay and benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level