Active Dynamics

HR Generalist

What you will be doing: Recruiting

Responsible for full-cycle recruitment of hourly positions (replacements, new positions, etc.)
Manage temporary employee process and actively seek to improve temp employee strategy and providers as necessary
Liaise between Operations and temporary agencies to ensure temp orders are accurate and filled in a timely manner
Manage cost of temporary programs. Specifically, hiring direct from AEC Career Page when possible and ensuring timely transition of temps to full-time employment
Back up for the full cycle recruitment and selection of salaried staff by identifying appropriate talent for current open roles within the organization

Attendance Management

Managing Active's Attendance Management Program by tracking, maintaining online AMP system, reporting on AMP and compiling documentation regarding employee progress (letters, counselling, discipline)
Preparing reports and recommending procedures to reduce absenteeism and turnover, and conducting exit interviews for hourly employees to determine reasons behind separations
Maintaining \& updating the Attendance Management policy and following up with Supervisors/Managers to ensure compliance is maintained
Monitoring and appraisal of hourly employee and temporary employee performance. Providing recommendations for temp-to-hire decisions, as required

Health \& Safety

Responsible for WSIB Claims Management and Non-Workplace Injuries and incident reporting and follow up
Investigating health and safety concerns, workplace safety audits, accidents/injuries and work refusals; liaising with Ministry of Labour on compliance matters, and preparing reports and documentation as required
Sit on Joint Health and Safety Committee as Management Representative. Responsible for scheduling, participating and document meetings asworking with the JHSC to facilitate health and safety recommendations
Case management of Long Term Disabilities/Leaves of Absence and Employee Return to Work plans, including liaising with insurance and medical professionals as required to ensure necessary paperwork is completed on time
Acting as an expert on the Collective Agreement, providing advice and interpretation while ensuring strict adherence to its terms and conditions
Preventing and/or responding to grievances, conducting investigations, maintaining records, preparing and presenting at arbitration, and providing support during negotiations
Reviewing and revising HR policies in compliance with changing or new legislation
Recruiting, testing, and interviewing for plant (hourly) employees in accordance with the collective agreement, and counseling supervisors on candidate selection
Facilitating workforce planning and managing the headcount (including contract/ 'temps') to ensure that it meets, and does not exceed, business requirements
Draft disciplinary actions that are arbitration-ready, ensuring consistent and impartial enforcement of policies
Providing coaching and training to supervisors on employee discipline in accordance with the Collective Agreement
Other duties as required
Lead training sessions for staff on HR policies, health and safety protocols, and compliance matters
Responsible for maintaining the Safety Training \& Management system and ensuring that all compliance and regulated training programs are completed and that certifications are renewed prior to expiry
Ensuring that the 4S Learning Management System is updated regularly and that all Health \& Safety training is tracked in the system on an ongoing basis
Organize onsite events, such as the Health and Wellness Fair, Earth Day activities, and other employee engagement initiatives, as a member of the HR team
Collaborate with other departments to promote employee wellbeing and awareness through various event-based initiatives

What you bring along:

University Degree or College Diploma, preferred focus in Human Resources Management
Minimum 5 years progressive experience in HR, minimum 2 years at a Generalist level
Manufacturing experience is an asset;
3 years' experience working in a unionized environment, interpretation of Collective Agreements and application
Sound investigative and analytical skills, including the ability to identify issues, and make recommendations
Creative thinking skills and solutions-focused thinking: provides potential answers to problems, doesn't ask for them;
Organizational and planning skills to manage the day-to-day HR responsibilities as well as ensure longer-term projects and goals are met;
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills as well as time management skills;
Excellent presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability and desire to problem solve, multi-task with cross-functional team, \& prioritize
Highly adaptable, motivated, analytical/data-driven, detail-oriented, and able to work autonomously
Ability to work outside normal business hours, as required, and to respond to emergency situations on an on-call basis

Other details:

Competitive compensation and vacation packages based on current industry norms
Group health benefits
RRSP matching
Advancement opportunities and lateral movement based on personal interest and qualification

Contact:

Active Dynamics Group

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