Pertinent information: Full-time, direct hire position. Role will have a primary focus on Time & Attendance and Payroll preparation, along with benefits administration and as such, all candidates must clearly show this experience. Role will also include recruitment, onboarding/offboarding and administrative duties. Full details to be provided at time of interview.
Wage: $75,000 - $85,000/year. Comprehensive benefits package included.
Location: Lakeshore, ON.
Job Description
Our customer is seeking an experienced and hands-on Human Resources Generalist to support a broad range of HR functions in a fast-paced production/manufacturing environment. This position will have a strong focus on benefits administration, time and attendance management, payroll preparation, full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and HR administration while serving as a key resource for both hourly and salaried employees.
Responsibilities to include the following, but not limited to:
Benefits Administration
- Administer employee benefit and pension programs, including enrollments, terminations, status changes, and annual renewals.
- Act as the primary point of contact for employee benefit inquiries and assist employees in understanding available programs.
- Coordinate disability claims, leaves of absence, return-to-work programs, and accommodation requests.
- Liaise with benefit providers, brokers, and insurance carriers to resolve employee issues and ensure accurate administration.
- Maintain accurate benefit records and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable legislation.
- Assist with annual benefits reviews and employee communications regarding program changes.
Time & Attendance / Payroll Preparation
- Administer the company's time and attendance system for hourly and salaried employees.
- Review employee attendance, overtime, vacation, statutory holiday, and leave records for accuracy.
- Monitor absenteeism trends and provide reports to management.
- Investigate attendance discrepancies and work with supervisors to resolve issues.
- Prepare and validate payroll data prior to submission to payroll processing.
- Ensure accurate tracking of shift premiums, overtime, attendance bonuses, and other payroll-related items.
- Generate payroll and attendance reports as required by management.
Full-Cycle Recruitment
- Assist with recruitment activities for manufacturing positions including production operators, machine operators, skilled trades, maintenance personnel, warehouse staff, quality personnel, and administrative employees.
- Partner with department managers and supervisors to identify staffing requirements and workforce planning needs.
- Prepare and post job advertisements across multiple recruitment platforms.
- Source candidates through job boards, networking, referrals, community partnerships, and social media.
- Screen resumes, conduct interviews, coordinate plant tours, and schedule hiring meetings.
- Conduct reference checks and assist with employment offers and negotiations.
- Maintain recruitment metrics and support initiatives to reduce turnover and improve employee retention.
Onboarding & Employee Orientation
- Coordinate all new hire onboarding activities.
- Prepare employment agreements, orientation packages, and required documentation.
- Conduct new employee orientation sessions covering company policies, workplace expectations, benefits, payroll procedures, and health and safety requirements.
- Coordinate training schedules and ensure completion of mandatory training programs.
- Track probationary periods and provide reminders to supervisors regarding performance evaluations.
- Support employee integration and engagement initiatives to improve retention.
HR Administration
- Maintain employee files, HRIS records, and confidential documentation in accordance with company policies and legislative requirements.
- Prepare employment-related correspondence including offer letters, status changes, disciplinary documentation, employment verification letters, and other HR communications.
- Track employee training, certifications, licenses, and compliance requirements.
- Generate HR metrics and reports related to attendance, turnover, recruitment, headcount, and employee demographics.
- Assist with policy administration and HR process improvements.
- Support employee engagement activities and recognition programs.
Employee Relations & Compliance
- Provide guidance and support to supervisors and employees regarding company policies, procedures, and employment legislation.
- Assist with employee relations matters, investigations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary processes.
- Support performance management and corrective action initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with Employment Standards legislation, Human Rights legislation, workplace privacy requirements, and company policies.
- Participate in audits and ensure HR records remain compliant and current.
Qualifications
- Degree/Diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- CHRP designation or working toward designation is considered an asset.
- Minimum three (3) years of Human Resources experience in a generalist role, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience supporting both hourly and salaried workforces.
- Strong background in benefits administration and payroll preparation.
- Proven experience with full-cycle recruitment for manufacturing and industrial positions.
- Experience administering attendance management programs and timekeeping systems.
- Experience with employee relations, workplace investigations, and policy administration.
- Experience with HRIS, payroll, and time and attendance systems (ADP, UKG/Kronos, Ceridian Dayforce, Workday, or similar).
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Ability to analyze workforce data and prepare management reports.
Pay: $75,000.00-$85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Application question(s):
- What HRIS systems have you used to track time and attendance?
Experience:
- Time and Attendance: 2 years (required)
- Benefits administration: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
