Plant HR Generalist - Kitchener

Dare Foods Limited•Kitchener, ON

8d•CA$50,000 - CA$70,000•Onsite

About The Position

This is a replacement position based out of our Kitchener manufacturing facility, supporting HR operations for our Kitchener plant. The Human Resources Generalist supports day-to-day HR operations and serves as the first point of contact for employees regarding HR-related inquiries. This role plays a key part in ensuring smooth HR processes across onboarding, employee relations, recruitment, payroll support, benefits administration, compliance, and HR reporting. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and capable of handling confidential information with discretion. This is an on-site position.

Requirements

Secondary degree or diploma in Business Administration or a related discipline.
2- 4 years of HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with employees at all levels.
Exceptional organizational skills and ability to multi-task, work independently, and collaborate effectively.
Demonstrated results-focused approach with a high sense of urgency.
Strong data entry skills with attention to detail for accurate record-keeping.
Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially and professionally.
Strong decision-making, proactive problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new processes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Ability to travel to the Vancouver, BC manufacturing facility location as required.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with HRIS systems such as Dayforce is an asset.

Responsibilities

Day-to-day HR operations: onboarding, offboarding, documentation, HRIS updates, and maintaining data integrity.
Serve as the first point of contact for employees regarding HR-related inquiries.
Provide guidance on HR processes, employee relations, and ensure compliance with employment law and internal policies.
Responsible for maintaining all employee files and confidential information.
Monitor and track attendance policies.
Support full-cycle recruiting for select roles: post jobs, screen candidates, schedule interviews, coordinate offers, and manage the candidate experience.
Update and maintain Dayforce (HRIS) with all employee changes.
Ensure accurate employee data and reporting.
Produce HR metrics and dashboards to inform leadership (e.g., turnover, hiring pipeline, headcount, absence trends).
Coordinate benefits administration with Corporate HR to ensure timely employee enrollment.
Support payroll processing, timecard auditing, and leaves of absence tracking.
Support learning and development initiatives.
Assist in organizing employee engagement events, recognition programs, and maintaining communication boards.
Perform additional duties as required to support departmental and organizational goals.