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Human Resources Generalist

Are you a proactive HR professional skilled at balancing business goals with employee advocacy? We are seeking a Human Resources Generalist to manage employee relations, recruitment, and regulatory
compliance while helping build a positive, high-performing workplace culture.

In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to management and employees alike. You will navigate complex compliance landscapes, lead recruitment efforts, mediate workplace matters, and support organizational development—all while delivering seamless HR support.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conflict Resolution: Mediate employee relations matters objectively, handling performance management, disciplinary actions, and formal grievances.
  • Strategic Buffer: Act as a fair, objective liaison between management and employees, fostering trust across a diverse workforce.
  • Offboarding & Risk Mitigation: Advise managers on legally compliant termination and layoff processes to minimize organizational risk and turnover costs.
  • Policy & Communications: Draft and distribute professional HR correspondence (offer letters, contracts, policy updates) across the organization.
  • Coordinate the full-cycle recruitment process, including job postings, behavioral assessments, background/reference checks, and onboarding.
  • Train and guide hiring managers on using recruitment software and modern hiring practices.
  • Ensure adherence to provincial/federal employment standards, Pay Equity, and the company Drug and Alcohol Program (including testing coordination).
  • Promote workplace safety and support facility sustainability initiatives
  • Oversee job evaluations, market pricing, pay scale alignment, and job description updates.
  • Safeguard confidential employee records and manage HR systems.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Must be comfortable handling sensitive employee discussions, training, and documentation.
  • HR Expertise: Strong working knowledge of provincial/federal employment laws and health and safety regulations.
  • Core Competencies:
    • Exceptional negotiation, mediation, and conflict-resolution skills.
    • Uncompromising objectivity, fairness, and emotional intelligence under pressure.
    • High attention to detail and organized record-keeping abilities.
    • Adaptability, patience, and strong professional discretion.
    • Flexibility: Ability to travel occasionally as required by the business.

If you are a dedicated HR professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment we want to hear from you!

What do we offer you?

  • Competitive wages
  • Comprehensive Benefits Program
  • Profit-Sharing Opportunities
  • Rewarding Careers
  • Opportunities for Growth and Advancement

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