Human Resources Generalist; OHS Focus

Position: Human Resources Generalist (OHS Focus)
Employment Type:

Temporary until December 2027
FTE : 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
Work Schedule :
Weekdays - Dayshift
Summary of Position  The Human Resources (HR) Generalist is responsible for contributing to the development and delivery of HR policies, practices and programs to create a dynamic, engaging culture and work environment. The HR Generalist supports the achievement of business objectives through HR programs including, but not limited to, recruitment and selection, onboarding, training and development, compensation and benefits, disability management, workforce analytics and Occupational Health & Safety (OHS).

This role supports the organization's commitment to maintaining a safe, healthy and compliant workplace through the administration of safety programs, incident management processes, regulatory compliance and employee wellness initiatives.

Key Responsibilities   Provide day-to-day HR guidance, interfacing with managers and employees to answer routine/common queries while understanding and utilizing existing HR policies, procedures and HR best practices to provide sound advice
Support the recruitment lifecycle – create job postings, screen resumes, pre-screen candidates, schedule interviews and coordinate reference checks
Complete all respective documentation and administration related to talent acquisition, offers of employment, compensation, benefits, employee changes, terminations and other aspects of HR
Support HR-related training sessions including new hire orientation and various HR programs and processes
Update SharePoint to ensure HR content and documents are posted and active on the internal webpage
Analyze HR metrics and trends to identify opportunities, recommend data-driven solutions and generate reports to support various stakeholders
Support the development, implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) programs, policies, procedures and initiatives in accordance with applicable legislation and organizational requirements
Provide guidance and support to managers and employees regarding OHS responsibilities, workplace safety practices, incident reporting, hazard identification and corrective actions
Coordinate and maintain OHS documentation, records, training completion, inspections, incident investigations and regulatory reporting requirements
Assist in the investigation of workplace incidents, injuries, near misses and safety concerns, ensuring appropriate documentation, root cause analysis and corrective action follow-up
Monitor legislative changes and emerging best practices related to workplace health and safety and make recommendations to ensure organizational compliance
Participate in Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) activities, including meeting coordination, documentation and follow-up on action items
Coordinate mandatory safety training, employee certifications and compliance tracking to ensure organizational adherence to legislative and operational requirements
Analyze workplace safety trends, incident data and absenteeism metrics to identify opportunities for risk reduction and continuous improvement
Other duties and projects as assigned
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities   Maintain integrity, discretion, judgement, tact and diplomacy when dealing with confidential and sensitive matters
Adhere to ethical standards for HR professionals by modelling appropriate behaviour
Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment with frequent changes and tight timeline demands with multiple stakeholders
Respond to inquiries and concerns from employees at all levels of the organization with comfort, respect and empathy
Strong customer focus with ability to support/influence in a multi-site environment
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