HR Generalist (Brampton, ON)

Job summary

The HR Generalist will serve as the primary onsite HR contact for the Brampton Market Distribution Centre, managing employee relations, recruitment, and performance management. Additionally, the role involves supporting health and safety compliance, workplace investigations, and day-to-day HR administrative operations.

Job details

At Wolseley Canada, our leading-edge is the knowledge and insight found in every corner of our organization. Here, you’ll build strong relationships and support critical industries that touch the lives of Canadians. Every day, we show up with intention and pride; in ourselves, our associates, and our customers. You’ll have a solid foundation to try new things, uncover new possibilities, challenge yourself, and grow your career. Does this sound like somewhere you’d like to be? Wolseley Canada is the leading wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC/R, waterworks and industrial products in the country and working here means, a network of possibilities, a place you are valued and a higher standard. Join the Pros! Why You’ll Love Working Here Safety-focused and inclusive workplace culture Comprehensive benefits with premiums fully paid for by the company for the “Core” package starting day 1 Competitive retirement savings program including RRSP and Defined Contribution pension plan with employer matching up to 5.25% Day 1 Paid vacation, sick time, and paid birthday off Annual bonus and profit-sharing opportunities Employee discounts on leading plumbing, HVAC/R, and industrial products Education reimbursement and ongoing career development opportunities Employee referral programs and recognition initiatives We are seeking an experienced HR Generalist to provide onsite Human Resources support for our Market Distribution Centre (MDC) in Brampton, Ontario. This position serves as the primary HR resource for the facility, partnering closely with leaders and associates to support employee relations, recruitment, performance management, attendance management, workplace investigations, and day-to-day HR operations. What you'll do Employee Relations & HR Partnership • Serve as the primary HR contact for leaders and associates at the Brampton MDC. • Partner with operational leaders to provide coaching and guidance on employee relations, performance management, attendance management, workplace accommodations, investigations, discipline, and terminations. • Conduct and support workplace investigations. • Support employee engagement initiatives and foster a positive workplace culture. • Ensure an exceptional candidate, onboarding, and training experience for new associates. Recruitment & Talent Acquisition • Lead full-cycle recruitment activities for the facility. • Partner with operational leaders to identify current and future staffing requirements. • Build talent pipelines for warehouse, transportation, and leadership positions. • Ensure an exceptional candidate and onboarding experience Tier 1 Health & Safety Support • Act as the onsite Tier 1 Health & Safety resource. • Support compliance with occupational health and safety legislation. • Assist with workplace incident investigations, near misses, injury reporting, and corrective actions. • Support JHSC activities, site inspections, and safety training. HR Operations, Onboarding & Training • Coordinate and support facility onboarding and training programs for new hires, ensuring completion of required operational, compliance, and safety training. • Support Workday transactions and HR administrative processes. • Maintain compliance with employment legislation. • Support annual performance, talent, and compensation programs. What you'll bring • Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business, or related field. • Minimum 3 years of progressive HR experience. • Experience in employee relations, recruitment, and workplace investigations. • Knowledge of Ontario employment and health & safety legislation. • CHRP designation considered an asset. New position Compensation Range: 60,000 to 80,000 + 10% Bonus #INDCORP Our Commitment to You Wolseley Canada is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, embracing diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process with accommodation available on request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Ready to Shape the Future? Join Wolseley Canada and take the next step in your career. Apply today to become a trusted partner in our mission to deliver excellence and innovation across Canada’s infrastructure. Please note: Wolseley uses AI-assisted tools to support applicant screening. Where a salary range is posted, the total compensation range posted for this role represents the total compensation opportunity, which may include base wage, bonuses, commissions, and/or other monetary components, if applicable. Placement in the range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, candidate experience, skills and qualifications relevant to the role. Benefits eligibility varies based on employment status and contract length. Full-time permanent positions are eligible for the full benefits package. Fixed-term contract positions may be eligible for health and dental benefits depending on the terms of the position. Short-term contract positions are not eligible for company-sponsored benefits. This position requires the result of a satisfactory criminal record check. A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position.

What you’ll do

The HR Generalist will serve as the primary onsite HR contact for the Brampton Market Distribution Centre, managing employee relations, recruitment, and performance management. Additionally, the role involves supporting health and safety compliance, workplace investigations, and day-to-day HR administrative operations.

Requirements

Candidates must have a post-secondary education in Human Resources or a related field and at least 3 years of progressive HR experience. Proficiency in Ontario employment and health and safety legislation is required, with a CHRP designation considered an asset.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits
• Retirement savings program
• RRSP
• Defined contribution pension plan
• Paid vacation
• Sick time
• Paid birthday off
• Annual bonus
• Profit-sharing
• Employee discounts
• Education reimbursement
• Career development
• Employee referral program

Listed skills

• Recruitment · Preferred
• Attendance Management · Preferred
• Onboarding · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred
• Workday · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Employee relations
• Recruitment
• Performance management
• Attendance management
• Workplace investigations
• HR operations
• Talent acquisition
• Health and safety
• Onboarding
• Training
• Coaching
• Conflict resolution
• Employment legislation
• Workday
• HR administration
• Site Inspection
• Talent Pipelining
• Full-Cycle Recruitment
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Employee Relations
• Employee Relations Investigations
• HR Operations
• Labor Compliance
• HVAC
• Management
• Certified Human Resources Professional
• Training And Development
• Employee Engagement
• Performance Management
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Warehousing
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Plumbing
• Legislation
• Employee Onboarding
• Safety Training
• Wholesaling
• Investigation

Job areas

• Human Resources
• Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Security & Safety
• Administrative
• Human Resources Generalist
• Personnel and Careers Professionals
• Human Resources Specialists

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