Human Resources Generalist

The Staffing Alternative•Markham, ON

44d•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist will provide support to employees on various HR-related topics and resolve any issues that may arise. This role involves coordinating full-cycle recruitment for hourly employees, assisting with filling vacancies, conducting orientations and onboarding, and arranging training. The Generalist will also track incident/accident reports, update job descriptions, and maintain employee information in the HRIS system. Additionally, they will provide administrative support, prepare materials for meetings, assist with disability paperwork, oversee employee benefit plan re-enrollment, ensure employee files are accurate and confidential, update information boards, and plan employee social activities.

Requirements

Minimum three (3) years’ experience in a similar role
Experience in an office/manufacturing or automotive environment preferred
Ability to multitask and prioritize items
Strong attention to detail, accuracy is critical in this role
Ability to follow up on items
Excellent communication skills
Be able to interact and build relationships with employees at all levels
Employee relations experience and ability to resolve issues
Comfortable speaking to groups of employees
Must be able to establish credibility and handle confidential matters
Ability to work onsite every day
Experience with HRIS Systems, preferably WorkDay
Competent in computer software such as MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

Provide support to employees on various HR-related topics and resolve any issues that may arise
Coordinate full-cycle recruitment for hourly employees, including posting and managing job advertisements, setting up and conducting interviews, and completion of reference checks
Assist filling vacancies utilizing temporary agencies as required
Conduct orientations and onboarding for new hires
Arrange training for new and existing employees, such as: WHMIS, MOL, IT and a variety of safety related training
Ensure training is tracked in appropriate database, and annual training plan is updated
Assist with tracking of Incident/Accident reports, and employee return to work as required
Regularly keep HR Manager informed of any issues or potential issues, and possible solutions
Update and revise job descriptions as required
Maintain and update employee information in HRIS system
Provide administrative support such as employment letters, disciplinary letter, etc.
Prepare materials for monthly Employee Communication Meetings
Assist with STD, LTD paperwork and monitoring of cases as required
Oversee employee benefit plan annual re-enrollment and employee questions
Ensure employee files are accurate, and items filed correctly, and confidential
Maintain and regularly update Employee Information Boards
Ensure all literature/information boards are up to date and continually stocked
Plan & Coordinate employee social activities/events