Position Summary Reporting to the Manager, Human Resources, the Human Resources Generalist plays a critical role on the plant team by ensuring HR programs and initiatives meet employee and business objectives for a diverse group including unionized hourly staff. The position provides guidance to employees and responds to a variety of Human Resources related questions, including administration and interpretation of the CBA.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for end to end support of assigned client group, comprised of hourly and Operations leadership.
• Sound understanding of the Collective Agreement, including the interpretation of the grievance process, ensuring that employee-related issues are properly addressed and resolved.
• Assists in investigations and makes recommendations in the resolution of sensitive issues, ensuring discretion, continuity and consistency with practices, policies, the terms of the Collective Agreement and Terrapure objectives.
• Acts as an advisor to operational leaders on the administration of the various HR programs.
• Administers the Attendance Management Programs to ensure consistent application and timely response.
• Supports H&S and operational leaders on non-occupational, disability or medical leaves including regular follow-up to the employee and providing updates to supervisors of return to work.
• Coach operational leaders and provide recommendations or resolutions to employee concerns.
• Responsible for internal communication
• Organize employee engagement activities as required.
• Act as liaison for employee benefits, payroll inquiries and preparation of job reference letters, ensuring timely follow up.
• Ownership of employee record keeping and timely reporting within the HRIS systems.
• Supports the Manager, Human Resources with reporting for operational leaders.
• Responsible for plant recruitment, retention and engagement activities,
• Provide administrative support
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Diploma or Certificate in Human Resource Management or equivalent experience in Human Resources, holding a CHRP designation a strong asset
• 1–3 years’ experience in HR support role. Experience in a manufacturing or unionized environment a plus.
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution and analytical skills.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Strong organizational skills – ability to prioritize, plan and execute;
• Entrepreneurial spirit – ability to take ownership of assigned client groups.
• Self-motivated, strong hands-on work ethic.

**Hiring Range:**CAD $60,000 - $70,000

Please note that the expected hiring range provided is derived from a group of like roles within Terrapure. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, skillset of the candidate and internal equity.