Human Resources Generalist

Brantford, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 24, 2026
1 position

$38–$40 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Advise employees and leaders on HR policies, employment legislation, employee relations, performance management, investigations, and conflict resolution. Manage recruitment and onboarding, employee leaves and accommodations, HR records and reporting, and initiatives supporting engagement, training, and workforce development.

Job details

Adecco is currently hiring a Human Resources Generalist - Employee Relations for a dynamic manufacturing environment in Brantford, ON. As an HR Generalist, you will support the full employee lifecycle for both hourly and salaried employees while partnering closely with leaders to drive engagement, performance, compliance, and business success. Pay Rate: $38.00-$40.00/hour Location: Brantford, ON Shift: Monday to Friday | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Job type: Temporary 18 months | Full-time Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy. Here's why you should apply: Paid weekly accurate and on time Strong health and safety programs Medical and dental benefits once qualified Free training programs New and quicker onboarding process Responsibilities: Provide guidance on HR policies, employment legislation, and employee relations matters. Support performance management, employee coaching, workplace investigations, and conflict resolution. Manage employee leaves, accommodations, return-to-work programs, and HR documentation. Lead full-cycle recruitment for hourly and salaried positions. Conduct candidate screening, interviews, reference checks, and onboarding activities. Support job fairs, community outreach, and talent attraction initiatives. Facilitate new hire orientation and support employee training and development programs. Partner with leaders on succession planning, workforce development, and employee growth. Maintain HR records, metrics, reports, and employee data within HR systems. Support employee engagement, recognition programs, HR projects, and continuous improvement initiatives. Qualifications and Skills: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labour Relations, Business, or a related field. 3-5 years of HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment. CHRP or CHRL designation considered an asset. Strong knowledge of employment legislation, employee relations, and workplace investigations. Experience with recruitment, performance management, and training programs. Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and conflict-resolution abilities. Experience with HRIS platforms such as SAP, ADP, PeopleDoc, or similar systems. Advanced Microsoft Office skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility to support plant operations outside regular business hours, including occasional night-shift support. Must be legally eligible to work, and reside in Canada. Are you interested in this position? Apply now! Our dynamic team of recruiters will reach out if you qualify for this role. At Adecco our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we’re making the future work for everyone. Please reach out to learn how the Aspire Academy can upskill you into your next role.

What you’ll do

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in human resources, labour relations, business, or a related field and 3–5 years of HR experience are required; manufacturing or industrial experience is preferred, and CHRP or CHRL is an asset. Candidates should have strong employment legislation and employee relations knowledge, recruitment and performance management experience, HRIS and advanced Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to support occasional night shifts.