Active Dynamics is a progressive OEM supplier that designs, tests, and manufactures unique solutions for multiple systems and multiple industries. These full-service, end-to-end capabilities are paired with a collaborative, creative approach, global reach, and agile structure to offer real-world benefits in terms of turnaround time, cost, service, and customization. We're always growing, always evolving, and always finding new ways to bring meaningful value to our customers and partners.
As a world leader in the design and manufacturing industry, Active Dynamics is seeking an eager enthusiastic experienced HR Generalistto join our successful Toronto team. We are looking for a talent with solid professional skills in manufacturing.
This position will be the main HR contact for the hourly unionized employee base in Toronto. The incumbent will provide generalist support to the business, advise key stakeholders, and support employee needs. The incumbent will also work on developing or improving HR processes to modernize the HR function and will be a key driver of employee engagement, company culture, diversity and employee well-being.
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 as working 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.
Labour Relations
- 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.
Training \& Event Coordination
- 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:
Our team includes members with a wide diversity of cultural and technical backgrounds, ages, and experiences. We understand that your work at Active should support you no matter your current situation, and we offer several benefits to ensure that your work is fulfilling while respecting your work-life balance:
- 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:
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. To be considered, candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.
If you are interested in applying, please send us your resume demonstrating your qualifications, skills, and experience.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion. Active is an equal opportunity employer and qualified candidates will be considered regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, cultural or national background, marital status, disability status, and any other basis protected by Ontario law.
Under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Active Dynamics provides accommodation support throughout the recruitment process upon request. Please let us know if you require accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process.
