Human Resources Generalist
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description:
Tregaskiss, a division of ITW Welding, is seeking a dynamic HR Generalist to join or team. This is a contract position to cover a period of approximately 20-24 months. This onsite position is located at our facility in Windsor, ON.
In this role, you will provide comprehensive support across all areas of HR, including recruitment, employee relations, training, HRIS/payroll, benefits administration, compliance, health and safety, and employee engagement. You will serve as a trusted advisor to both employees and management, helping to ensure consistency, compliance, and a positive workplace culture while aligning HR practices with ITW’s business goals.
If you're seeking a role where your contributions directly shape our business's success, this may be the position you have been seeking.
How you will make an impact
Workforce Capability Building
- Manage end-to-end talent acquisition and onboarding, partnering with hiring managers to ensure seamless integration of both permanent and contingent workforce.
- Provide collaborative partnership to site people leaders on career progression, performance optimization, and talent development to foster a high-performing workforce and execute organizational talent strategy.
- Deliver compliance and capability-building training programs to promote a respectful, skilled, and resilient organizational culture.
- Assists with the administration of compensation and rewards programs to drive accountability, engagement, and retention.
Employee Experience & Engagement
- Drive initiatives that strengthen an inclusive workplace culture, promote positive employee relations, and foster a sense of belonging for all team members.
- Evaluate employee engagement metrics and collaborate on targeted action plans to enhance organizational effectiveness and morale.
- Collaborate with leadership to proactively identify workforce challenges and implement customized HR solutions that drive performance.
- Manage enterprise-wide HR initiatives, including benefits enrollment and wellness programs, to enhance employee experience and organizational well-being.
- Lead and coordinate employee social events and recognition initiatives (e.g., annual parties, United Way, Wellness initiatives, Social Committee).
People Operations & Governance
- Act as a coach and counselor to managers and employees on policies, performance management, employee relations, compensation, and benefits.
- Oversee core HR functions including payroll administration, HRIS data integrity, HR record maintenance, and leave management programs including LOA and Workers’ Compensation.
- Support workplace safety programs through training, audits, and corrective action planning to promote a secure and compliant work environment.
- Partner with HR leadership and ITW HR to maintain alignment and consistency in the application and communication of HR policies across the organization.
What You Need to Do to Be Successful in This Role
- Influence Without Authority - Confident, assertive and diplomatic, manages conflict and change effectively, and can tactfully offer alternative solutions. Proven ability to influence teams and manage projects without reporting authority. Exhibits natural leadership and coaching abilities to drive success
- Operate with Integrity - Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism.
- Prioritize Effectively - Prioritization that aligns with business objectives. Exhibits high motivation, personal accountability, is well-organized and demonstrates effective time management while managing multiple priorities.
- Cross Functional Communication - Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated positive attitude. Ability to establish productive relationships, collaborate, and effectively communicate with business partners and stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Ability to resolve issues and lead through challenging situations.
- Cultivate Curiosity - Have a curious mindset and a strong desire for continuous learning, particularly regarding business processes and their influence on organizational outcomes.
- Self-Starting Initiative - Be an aggressive self-starter with the capacity to independently lead and execute projects with minimal direction.
- Adaptability - Must be able to adjust to a changing work environment, competing demands and deadlines, frequent changes, delays and unexpected events with tact and poise.
- Presentation Skills - Strong presentation skills with the ability to facilitate in front of groups with clear and impactful messaging.
- Attention to Detail - Be detail-oriented with robust problem-solving abilities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- 3–5 years of HR generalist experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
- Strong knowledge of provincial and federal employment legislation.
- Prior experience in recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compensation, and benefits.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems (Dayforce or Workday preferred).
Preferred Qualifications (Assets, but not required)
- CHRP/CHRL/CPHR designation (completed or in progress).
- Experience with employee engagement initiatives and culture-building programs.
What We Offer:
At ITW Welding, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and growth. You’ll join a supportive team that values diverse perspectives and contributions. This position offers opportunities to develop your career while making a meaningful impact.
Company Information:
Tregaskiss and Bernard have an unprecedented history within the ITW welding brands known for delivering quality, innovative semi-automatic, fixed automatic, cobot and robotic MIG guns, consumables and peripherals. Through vigorous research and development principals, Bernard and Tregaskiss have long developed products that position customer challenges and market trends at the forefront of our product innovation and technology.
Both companies started from simple beginnings, both small, both independently owned, both seeing considerable growth and prosperity. Forming an alliance, the two companies merged their expertise to provide the welding industry with a vision and commitment to make significant impacts within the welding industry.
As part of the Illinois Tool Works (ITW) welding group family, Tregaskiss and Bernard combine their proven experience and deep technical knowledge to solve its customers’ toughest welding challenges and productivity goals.
Learn More:
ITW: www.itw.com/
ITW Welding – Bernard & Tregaskiss: https://www.bernardtregaskiss.com/
ITW Welding – all brands: http://www.itwwelding.com/
EEO Statement
As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, ITW does not discriminate in hiring or in the terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, arrest record, citizenship or other categories protected by Canadian laws.
ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Compensation Information:
Salary Range: The Human Resources Generalist compensation package offers a competitive annual salary with an estimated range of $59,000 CAN to $70,000 CAN dependent on the geographic location, the successful candidate’s qualification, and prior experience. We are committed to maintaining equitable and competitive salaries across different regions through regular reviews and adjustments.
Benefits: Benefits & Compensation | ITW: Comprehensive benefits are available, additional details can be provided upon request
About ITW WELDING
Human Resources Generalist
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description:
Tregaskiss, a division of ITW Welding, is seeking a dynamic HR Generalist to join or team. This is a contract position to cover a period of approximately 20-24 months. This onsite position is located at our facility in Windsor, ON.
In this role, you will provide comprehensive support across all areas of HR, including recruitment, employee relations, training, HRIS/payroll, benefits administration, compliance, health and safety, and employee engagement. You will serve as a trusted advisor to both employees and management, helping to ensure consistency, compliance, and a positive workplace culture while aligning HR practices with ITW’s business goals.
If you're seeking a role where your contributions directly shape our business's success, this may be the position you have been seeking.
How you will make an impact
Workforce Capability Building
- Manage end-to-end talent acquisition and onboarding, partnering with hiring managers to ensure seamless integration of both permanent and contingent workforce.
- Provide collaborative partnership to site people leaders on career progression, performance optimization, and talent development to foster a high-performing workforce and execute organizational talent strategy.
- Deliver compliance and capability-building training programs to promote a respectful, skilled, and resilient organizational culture.
- Assists with the administration of compensation and rewards programs to drive accountability, engagement, and retention.
Employee Experience & Engagement
- Drive initiatives that strengthen an inclusive workplace culture, promote positive employee relations, and foster a sense of belonging for all team members.
- Evaluate employee engagement metrics and collaborate on targeted action plans to enhance organizational effectiveness and morale.
- Collaborate with leadership to proactively identify workforce challenges and implement customized HR solutions that drive performance.
- Manage enterprise-wide HR initiatives, including benefits enrollment and wellness programs, to enhance employee experience and organizational well-being.
- Lead and coordinate employee social events and recognition initiatives (e.g., annual parties, United Way, Wellness initiatives, Social Committee).
People Operations & Governance
- Act as a coach and counselor to managers and employees on policies, performance management, employee relations, compensation, and benefits.
- Oversee core HR functions including payroll administration, HRIS data integrity, HR record maintenance, and leave management programs including LOA and Workers’ Compensation.
- Support workplace safety programs through training, audits, and corrective action planning to promote a secure and compliant work environment.
- Partner with HR leadership and ITW HR to maintain alignment and consistency in the application and communication of HR policies across the organization.
What You Need to Do to Be Successful in This Role
- Influence Without Authority - Confident, assertive and diplomatic, manages conflict and change effectively, and can tactfully offer alternative solutions. Proven ability to influence teams and manage projects without reporting authority. Exhibits natural leadership and coaching abilities to drive success
- Operate with Integrity - Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism.
- Prioritize Effectively - Prioritization that aligns with business objectives. Exhibits high motivation, personal accountability, is well-organized and demonstrates effective time management while managing multiple priorities.
- Cross Functional Communication - Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated positive attitude. Ability to establish productive relationships, collaborate, and effectively communicate with business partners and stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Ability to resolve issues and lead through challenging situations.
- Cultivate Curiosity - Have a curious mindset and a strong desire for continuous learning, particularly regarding business processes and their influence on organizational outcomes.
- Self-Starting Initiative - Be an aggressive self-starter with the capacity to independently lead and execute projects with minimal direction.
- Adaptability - Must be able to adjust to a changing work environment, competing demands and deadlines, frequent changes, delays and unexpected events with tact and poise.
- Presentation Skills - Strong presentation skills with the ability to facilitate in front of groups with clear and impactful messaging.
- Attention to Detail - Be detail-oriented with robust problem-solving abilities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- 3–5 years of HR generalist experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
- Strong knowledge of provincial and federal employment legislation.
- Prior experience in recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compensation, and benefits.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems (Dayforce or Workday preferred).
Preferred Qualifications (Assets, but not required)
- CHRP/CHRL/CPHR designation (completed or in progress).
- Experience with employee engagement initiatives and culture-building programs.
What We Offer:
At ITW Welding, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and growth. You’ll join a supportive team that values diverse perspectives and contributions. This position offers opportunities to develop your career while making a meaningful impact.
Company Information:
Tregaskiss and Bernard have an unprecedented history within the ITW welding brands known for delivering quality, innovative semi-automatic, fixed automatic, cobot and robotic MIG guns, consumables and peripherals. Through vigorous research and development principals, Bernard and Tregaskiss have long developed products that position customer challenges and market trends at the forefront of our product innovation and technology.
Both companies started from simple beginnings, both small, both independently owned, both seeing considerable growth and prosperity. Forming an alliance, the two companies merged their expertise to provide the welding industry with a vision and commitment to make significant impacts within the welding industry.
As part of the Illinois Tool Works (ITW) welding group family, Tregaskiss and Bernard combine their proven experience and deep technical knowledge to solve its customers’ toughest welding challenges and productivity goals.
Learn More:
ITW: www.itw.com/
ITW Welding – Bernard & Tregaskiss: https://www.bernardtregaskiss.com/
ITW Welding – all brands: http://www.itwwelding.com/
EEO Statement
As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, ITW does not discriminate in hiring or in the terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, arrest record, citizenship or other categories protected by Canadian laws.
ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Compensation Information:
Salary Range: The Human Resources Generalist compensation package offers a competitive annual salary with an estimated range of $59,000 CAN to $70,000 CAN dependent on the geographic location, the successful candidate’s qualification, and prior experience. We are committed to maintaining equitable and competitive salaries across different regions through regular reviews and adjustments.
Benefits: Benefits & Compensation | ITW: Comprehensive benefits are available, additional details can be provided upon request