Human Resources Generalist

Our client in Kitchener is looking for an HR Generalist to join their team in a full-time permanent role! Come join this group and be the recipient of a competitive salary in the range of $60-80K depending on level of experience as well as comprehensive benefits package and RSP plan. Qualifications Post-secondary diploma or degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline. CHRP designation or working toward a CHRP designation is considered an asset. Approximately 3–5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably within a manufacturing, industrial, or similarly fast-paced environment. Experience supporting both hourly and salaried employee populations. Strong knowledge of Ontario employment legislation and HR best practices. Experience with employee relations, investigations, progressive discipline, attendance management, recruitment, and performance management. Experience with HRIS, payroll, and time-and-attendance systems; Dayforce experience is an asset. Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day HR support and guidance to employees, supervisors, and managers on HR policies etc. Support employee relations matters, including workplace investigations, coaching, progressive discipline, conflict resolution, and performance management. Assist management with attendance and absenteeism management Manage or support full-cycle recruitment for hourly and salaried positions. Coordinate new-hire orientation and support employee onboarding including documentation. Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS information. Support payroll administration by ensuring accuracy of information such as time and attendance information, vacation, leaves, and other payroll-related documents Administer employee benefits and assist employees with benefit and RRSP questions. Support disability management, workplace accommodations, and return-to-work programs in collaboration with all stakeholders. Support training and development initiatives. Assist with employee engagement, recognition initiatives. Assist with the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures. Ensure HR practices comply with applicable employment legislation, including the ESA, Ontario Human Rights Code, OHSA, WSIA and other applicable requirements. If you have the skills and experience to fulfill the job requirements above, send your resume to: [email protected] Grand River Personnel is committed to promoting accessibility for Ontarians with disabilities and complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and makes accommodations available for applicants with disabilities throughout its recruitment processes. When an applicant for employment is chosen to participate in an assessment and/or selection process, reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Provide day-to-day HR support and guidance to employees and management while handling employee relations, investigations, and performance management. Manage full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, payroll administration, and ensure compliance with Ontario employment legislation.

Requires a post-secondary diploma or degree in HR or Business Administration with 3–5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in manufacturing. A CHRP designation and proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office are highly valued.

• Comprehensive benefits package • Rsp plan

• Microsoft ExcelPreferred

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• Employee Relations
• Recruitment
• Performance Management
• Ontario Employment Legislation
• HRIS
• Payroll Administration
• Disability Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Onboarding
• Attendance Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Workplace Investigations
• Policy Development
• Training And Development
• Employee Engagement

• Human Resources
• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership
• Administrative

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 17, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available