Senior Human Resources Generalist

Our client is a well-established, growing organization specializing in advanced industrial and engineered solutions. With a strong reputation for technical expertise, quality manufacturing, and innovation, the company serves a diverse range of industrial and infrastructure markets.

As the organization continues to grow, they are seeking a Senior Human Resources Generalist to support a dynamic manufacturing operation in British Columbia.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys working closely with plant leadership and employees while balancing day-to-day HR responsibilities with broader strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will play an important role in employee relations, compliance, engagement, performance management, payroll support, benefits administration, and workforce planning.

• Serve as a trusted point of contact for employees regarding HR policies, benefits, compensation, workplace concerns, and general HR matters.
• Manage employee relations matters and conduct investigations, providing recommendations and appropriate resolutions.
• Support performance management processes, including performance reviews, performance improvement plans, and employee development initiatives.
• Provide guidance to leaders and employees on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Support payroll administration through ADP Workforce Now
  , including employee data management, payroll processing, time and attendance coordination, and payroll accuracy.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee information within the HRIS.
• Conduct regular HRIS audits and ensure employee records and documentation are maintained appropriately.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including health benefits, RRSP programs, and leave management.
• Coordinate and process various leaves of absence, including medical and personal leaves.

• Develop and support employee engagement initiatives designed to strengthen morale, retention, and workplace culture.
• Manage onboarding activities for new employees and conduct exit interviews.
• Analyze employee feedback, turnover, absenteeism, and other workforce trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Provide HR insights and recommendations to leadership to support data-driven workforce decisions.

• Ensure HR practices comply with applicable Canadian and British Columbia employment legislation and regulations.
• Maintain knowledge of the BC Employment Standards Act, WorkSafeBC requirements, occupational health and safety standards, Human Rights Code
  , and workplace accommodation requirements.
• Partner with Operations and Safety teams to support workplace safety initiatives, training, and compliance programs.
• Maintain accurate training records and documentation.
• Support workers' compensation claims and return-to-work processes.

• Provide support to the Talent Acquisition team as required.
• Assist with recruitment activities, including candidate coordination, interview scheduling, onboarding, and other hiring initiatives.
• Partner with leadership to understand workforce requirements and support talent planning.

• Support annual compensation review processes, merit increases, and other compensation initiatives.
• Assist leaders with performance management and employee development programs.
• Monitor workforce data and trends to support organizational planning.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations
  , or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of progressive HR experience
  , including at least 2 years within a manufacturing, industrial, production, or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of WorkSafeBC regulations
  , occupational health and safety requirements, and workplace safety practices.
• Solid understanding of Canadian and British Columbia employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Experience managing employee relations matters and conducting workplace investigations.
• Experience with full-cycle recruitment and talent acquisition processes.
• Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now (WFN).
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with both employees and leadership in a hands‑on manufacturing environment.

• CPHR designation or equivalent…