Senior HR Generalist - 1 Year Contract

Trevor Frances Recruitment•Brampton, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior HR Generalist to join a growing manufacturing organization supporting two production facilities in Brampton. This is a 1 year contract with potential to become permanent, offering the opportunity to step into a highly visible HR leadership role within operations. This position plays a critical role supporting plant leadership, driving HR initiatives, and partnering closely with operations leaders to ensure the business runs smoothly across a 24-hour, three-shift manufacturing environment. If you enjoy being close to the business, walking the floor, solving real problems, and supporting leaders in a fast-moving environment, this role offers an excellent opportunity to make an impact.

Requirements

Approximately 8–12 years of progressive HR experience
Strong experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Experience supporting multi-shift operations
ADP Workforce Now experience is required
Strong understanding of Timecards and shift schedules
Strong understanding of Payroll related HR processes
Strong understanding of HR reporting and workforce metrics
Strong problem-solving ability and business acumen
Comfortable working directly with frontline supervisors and hourly employees
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational HR work
Confident addressing employee relations issues and investigations

Nice To Haves

CHRP designation is an asset, but not required

Responsibilities

Act as the primary HR partner to plant leadership and supervisors
Provide guidance on employee relations, investigations, discipline, and terminations
Support operational leaders with workforce planning and people strategies
Help drive HR initiatives tied to safety, engagement, and operational KPIs
Manage high-volume recruitment based on operational needs (typically 5–20 hires at a time)
Lead onboarding and orientation for new employees
Partner with supervisors to ensure strong hiring and retention practices
Manage employee data and HR processes within ADP Workforce Now
Process payroll-related changes including position updates, schedule changes, and employee information updates
Maintain accurate documentation and communicate updates to payroll
Serve as a trusted HR advisor across all shifts
Conduct investigations and manage employee relations matters
Maintain strong visibility on the production floor and build relationships with employees and supervisors
Track and report on key workforce metrics including: Turnover, Absenteeism, Overtime
Contribute to HR KPI reporting alongside other HR leaders
Work closely with the Health & Safety team
Act as an advocate for safe work practices across the operation