HR Generalist - Global Machinery Manufacturer 【Contract to Hire】 (KN35682)

Job summary

Serve as the primary HR contact for employees and managers, advising on employee relations, performance, and policies while administering payroll and benefits through ADP. Support recruitment and employee lifecycle processes, maintain HR records, ensure compliance with Canadian employment and workplace safety requirements, and contribute to HR projects and process improvements.

Job details

A leading global machinery manufacturing company seeking a HR Generalist 【Contract to Hire】 to join their team and provide expert support across all HR functions to support their workforce and streamline HR processes. This position will be responsible for supporting day-to-day HR operations, ensuring compliance with Canadian employment legislation, and maintaining accuracy and efficiency within our ADP HR and payroll systems. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, adaptable, and have strong experience in HR practices. HR Generalist Key Responsibilities: Serve as the primary HR point of contact for employees and managers Support and advise on employee relations, performance management, and policy interpretation Administer and process payroll and benefits using ADP Workforce Now (or relevant ADP platform) Ensure compliance with all relevant Canadian employment laws and provincial regulations Support full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes Maintain and update employee records and HR documentation Assist with health & safety initiatives and workplace compliance Contribute to HR projects and process improvements as needed Other duties as assigned. HR Generalist Required Qualifications: Minimum 5 years of experience in an HR Generalist or similar HR role In-depth knowledge of Canadian employment legislation (federal and/or provincial as applicable) Proficiency in using ADP systems (Workforce Now preferred) Strong understanding of HR best practices in a manufacturing or industrial environment Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities Strong organizational and administrative skills CHRP or CHRL designation (or in progress) is an asset Experience with health & safety compliance in a manufacturing setting Bilingual in English and French (if applicable) Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you’re a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success. We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates. We prioritize direct applicants; third-party resumes may not be reviewed.

What you’ll do

Serve as the primary HR contact for employees and managers, advising on employee relations, performance, and policies while administering payroll and benefits through ADP. Support recruitment and employee lifecycle processes, maintain HR records, ensure compliance with Canadian employment and workplace safety requirements, and contribute to HR projects and process improvements.

Requirements

Requires at least five years of HR generalist experience, knowledge of applicable Canadian employment legislation, proficiency with ADP systems, and strong HR practices in a manufacturing or industrial environment. Candidates should have excellent communication, organizational, and prioritization skills; a CHRP or CHRL designation or progress toward one and manufacturing health and safety experience are assets, as is English-French bilingualism where applicable.

Listed skills

• ADP Workforce Now · Preferred
• Onboarding · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Employee Relations
• Performance Management
• Payroll Administration
• Benefits Administration
• ADP Workforce Now
• Canadian Employment Legislation
• Provincial Employment Regulations
• Full-Cycle Recruitment
• Onboarding
• Offboarding
• HR Records Management
• Health And Safety Compliance
• Policy Interpretation
• Process Improvement
• Communication
• Organization

Job areas

• Human Resources
• Manufacturing
• Administrative
• Security & Safety

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