Human Resources Generalist

We are looking for a boots-on-the-ground HR Generalist to support our manufacturing facility. If you love being out on the production floor engaging with people just as much as handling HR administration, this is the role for you. You will be the primary HR contact for our hourly workforce and plant supervisors, focusing heavily on employee relations, recruitment, and safety compliance.

Advantages
Advantages & Benefits
Competitive Salary: $80,000 per year (depending on experience).

Comprehensive

Health Benefits:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting from day one.

Retirement Planning: / RRSP matching program.

Paid Time Off:
Generous vacation package plus paid statutory holidays.

Professional Growth:
Tuition reimbursement and support for HR certifications (SHRM/PHR/CHRP)

Stability:
Join a growing, essential industry leader with a collaborative culture.

Responsibilities
Employee Relations:
Act as a trusted advisor to hourly employees and floor supervisors. Address grievances, conduct objective investigations, and resolve conflicts efficiently.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding:
Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for production, skilled trades, and administrative roles. Coordinate and lead engaging orientation sessions for new hires.

Floor Presence:
Maintain a strong, visible presence on the manufacturing floor to build trust, understand operational challenges, and proactively address employee concerns.

Compliance & Safety:
Ensure strict adherence to local labor laws, EEOC, and OSHA/health and safety regulations. Partner with the Safety Committee to investigate incidents and manage workers' compensation claims.

Off-Shift Support:
Occasionally adjust your schedule to support and connect with second or third-shift employees.

HR Administration:
Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS, manage timekeeping tracking for payroll processing, and oversee leave administration (FMLA, short-term disability, etc.).

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Experience:

3+ years of progressive HR Generalist experience, with a minimum of 2 years in a manufacturing, distribution, or industrial environment (required).

Certificates: HR certification (e.g., PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or CHRP) is highly desirable. OSHA or safety-related certifications are a strong asset.

Skills:

* Deep knowledge of employment standards, labor laws, and safety regulations.

Proven capability to handle sensitive employee relations issues with empathy and fairness.

Strong proficiency with HRIS software and MS Office Suite (Excel, Word).

Excellent bilingual or multilingual skills (e.g., English/Spanish) are a massive plus depending on your plant's demographic.

Summary
Are you an HR professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? We are seeking a dedicated and energetic HR Generalist to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will serve as the primary HR point of contact for our production facility, bridging the gap between management and floor staff. You will oversee day-to-day HR operations, including employee relations, recruitment for hourly and salaried roles, onboarding, compliance, and safety support.

If you love being out on the floor engaging with people just as much as you enjoy strategic HR planning, this role is for you!

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming;
Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to  to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.