About the role
About the role
Riverdale is hiring an HR Generalist to support day to day HR programs across the organization. This is a hands on role in a small HR team and includes a mix of recruitment support, onboarding/offboarding, leave administration, performance management documentation, and support with compensation and bonus processes.
Key responsibilities
- Support hiring across office and field teams (job postings, screening, interview coordination, candidate communication, references/background checks)
- Lead full-cycle hiring for assigned office roles
- Maintain the ATS and hiring trackers and keep records accurate and current
- Support onboarding and offboarding processes, including templates, checklists, and exit interviews
- Support performance management, including drafting coaching/warning letters, tracking action items, and supporting investigations
- Coordinate employee leaves (eligibility, documentation, tracking, payroll updates, and return to work planning)
- Support quarterly and annual bonus and compensation processes
- Maintain HR templates and process documentation and support HR projects as needed
Scorecard At Riverdale, every role has a scorecard that outlines what success looks like (key responsibilities, expectations, and measurable outcomes). Please review the HR Generalist scorecard as part of your application. If you’re selected to move forward, this document will be important to become familiar with. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Tj8hpXMmI7LaUBr3hZrMxUtGLovQepSB/view?usp=sharing Qualifications (what we’re looking for)
Must haves:
- 3-5 years experience in a hands on HR role (Generalist level or similar)
- Strong experience with performance management documentation (coaching, warnings, investigations support, recommendation writing) and comfort working with leaders
- Experience running employee leaves end to end (eligibility, medical documentation, tracking, payroll coordination, return to work planning)
- Solid understanding of Ontario employment legislation and the ability to apply policy consistently and escalate risk appropriately
- Comfortable supporting hiring and able to run office hiring end to end when assigned (intake, screens, interviews, references, offers)
- Strong written communication and confident verbal communication
- Very organized with strong follow through (calendar, inbox, trackers, deadlines)
- Comfortable using systems daily (HRIS, ATS, Google tools, task tools like Asana or similar)
- Valid G driver’s license and reliable access to a vehicle (travel to other Riverdale sites is required)
Nice to haves:
- Experience in an ops-heavy environment (transportation, manufacturing, warehousing, trades)
- Experience supporting quarterly bonus cycles or comp review processes
- Experience working across multiple sites and managing competing priorities
Working conditions
- Some travel to other Riverdale locations across Southwestern Ontario
- Occasional support outside regular hours may be required
How to apply
If you’re interested in this role and feel you’re a good fit, please submit your application. Thanks for applying - we appreciate the time you put into it. Only candidates selected for the next step will be contacted.
Thank you for your interest with Riverdale Poultry. Only selected applicants will be contacted.
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About Riverdale Poultry
At Riverdale Poultry, we're not just a transportation company; we're the lifeline of Ontario's poultry industry, ensuring that every feathered friend reaches its destination safely. But beyond our trucks and trailers lies a world of opportunity for individuals who are ready to spread their wings and soar in a dynamic, supportive, and purpose-driven environment.
About Us:
Riverdale Poultry is the heartbeat of Ontario's poultry transportation scene, with a legacy spanning over 65 years. We take pride in our role as champions of animal welfare and sustainability, delivering more than just poultry; we deliver peace of mind to farmers, processors, and customers alike.
Why Join Us?
Opportunity to be part of a company that's not just about moving poultry, but shaping the future of live haul transportation Culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning Chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of farmers, animals, and communities
Our Core Values: 🔧 Get it Done Right: Talk is cheap. We get the job done. We do it the right way. Probably the hard way. 📚 Learn to Improve: For 60+ years, Riverdale has focused on perfecting our craft knowing we’ll never get there. We embrace each day as an opportunity to learn and push the yardstick. 🤝 Accountability to All: We are accountable to all stakeholders. This includes our fellow Riverdale Providers, customers, growers, animals, industry partners, and the communities we live in. 🤘 Kick Ass & Have Fun: We will do whatever it takes to win, but never compromise safety, animal welfare, integrity, or our values. We take our work very seriously, but not ourselves. Laughter brightens the toughest situations, drives creativity, and brings us together.
Join our team and discover a career where your talents will be nurtured, your ambitions fueled, and your impact felt far beyond the highways and byways of Ontario.
About the role
About the role
Riverdale is hiring an HR Generalist to support day to day HR programs across the organization. This is a hands on role in a small HR team and includes a mix of recruitment support, onboarding/offboarding, leave administration, performance management documentation, and support with compensation and bonus processes.
Key responsibilities
- Support hiring across office and field teams (job postings, screening, interview coordination, candidate communication, references/background checks)
- Lead full-cycle hiring for assigned office roles
- Maintain the ATS and hiring trackers and keep records accurate and current
- Support onboarding and offboarding processes, including templates, checklists, and exit interviews
- Support performance management, including drafting coaching/warning letters, tracking action items, and supporting investigations
- Coordinate employee leaves (eligibility, documentation, tracking, payroll updates, and return to work planning)
- Support quarterly and annual bonus and compensation processes
- Maintain HR templates and process documentation and support HR projects as needed
Scorecard At Riverdale, every role has a scorecard that outlines what success looks like (key responsibilities, expectations, and measurable outcomes). Please review the HR Generalist scorecard as part of your application. If you’re selected to move forward, this document will be important to become familiar with. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Tj8hpXMmI7LaUBr3hZrMxUtGLovQepSB/view?usp=sharing Qualifications (what we’re looking for)
Must haves:
- 3-5 years experience in a hands on HR role (Generalist level or similar)
- Strong experience with performance management documentation (coaching, warnings, investigations support, recommendation writing) and comfort working with leaders
- Experience running employee leaves end to end (eligibility, medical documentation, tracking, payroll coordination, return to work planning)
- Solid understanding of Ontario employment legislation and the ability to apply policy consistently and escalate risk appropriately
- Comfortable supporting hiring and able to run office hiring end to end when assigned (intake, screens, interviews, references, offers)
- Strong written communication and confident verbal communication
- Very organized with strong follow through (calendar, inbox, trackers, deadlines)
- Comfortable using systems daily (HRIS, ATS, Google tools, task tools like Asana or similar)
- Valid G driver’s license and reliable access to a vehicle (travel to other Riverdale sites is required)
Nice to haves:
- Experience in an ops-heavy environment (transportation, manufacturing, warehousing, trades)
- Experience supporting quarterly bonus cycles or comp review processes
- Experience working across multiple sites and managing competing priorities
Working conditions
- Some travel to other Riverdale locations across Southwestern Ontario
- Occasional support outside regular hours may be required
How to apply
If you’re interested in this role and feel you’re a good fit, please submit your application. Thanks for applying - we appreciate the time you put into it. Only candidates selected for the next step will be contacted.
Thank you for your interest with Riverdale Poultry. Only selected applicants will be contacted.
vR7U1o09bu
About Riverdale Poultry
At Riverdale Poultry, we're not just a transportation company; we're the lifeline of Ontario's poultry industry, ensuring that every feathered friend reaches its destination safely. But beyond our trucks and trailers lies a world of opportunity for individuals who are ready to spread their wings and soar in a dynamic, supportive, and purpose-driven environment.
About Us:
Riverdale Poultry is the heartbeat of Ontario's poultry transportation scene, with a legacy spanning over 65 years. We take pride in our role as champions of animal welfare and sustainability, delivering more than just poultry; we deliver peace of mind to farmers, processors, and customers alike.
Why Join Us?
Opportunity to be part of a company that's not just about moving poultry, but shaping the future of live haul transportation Culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning Chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of farmers, animals, and communities
Our Core Values: 🔧 Get it Done Right: Talk is cheap. We get the job done. We do it the right way. Probably the hard way. 📚 Learn to Improve: For 60+ years, Riverdale has focused on perfecting our craft knowing we’ll never get there. We embrace each day as an opportunity to learn and push the yardstick. 🤝 Accountability to All: We are accountable to all stakeholders. This includes our fellow Riverdale Providers, customers, growers, animals, industry partners, and the communities we live in. 🤘 Kick Ass & Have Fun: We will do whatever it takes to win, but never compromise safety, animal welfare, integrity, or our values. We take our work very seriously, but not ourselves. Laughter brightens the toughest situations, drives creativity, and brings us together.
Join our team and discover a career where your talents will be nurtured, your ambitions fueled, and your impact felt far beyond the highways and byways of Ontario.