HR Generalist (Temp)
At a glance
Mid-level HR Business Partner & Generalist role at Heidelbergmaterials. Picton · full-time · CA$88,700–CA$118,267 base.
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What you'll do
- Handle recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, investigations, exit interviews and other full-cycle HR work at the Picton plant
- Advise managers on company policies, employment standards and applicable employment legislation
- Work with labour relations on union contracts and employee matters, and support leave and accommodation cases
- Take ownership of assigned regional HR projects and help improve employee engagement, performance and retention
What you bring
- A human resources-focused bachelor’s degree, or another post-secondary degree paired with HR work experience
- Knowledge of local, provincial and federal labour and employment rules
- Strong communication and influencing skills across organizational levels, plus Microsoft Office proficiency including Excel
Who this fits
This is a temporary maternity-leave coverage role lasting three to six months, based on-site at the Picton, Ontario cement plant. You’ll report to the Human Resources Director and support managers and employees; prior labour relations experience is preferred.
From the employer
About Heidelberg Materials
Heidelberg Materials is one of the world’s largest suppliers of building materials, providing cement, aggregates, ready mixed concrete, and engineered solutions. We operate over 450 locations across North America with approximately 9,000 employees.
Position Overview
Heidelberg Materials has a current opening for a qualified HR Generalist for a 3-6 month Maternity Leave coverage role to assist in supporting our Picton Cement plant. Reporting to the Human Resources Director, you will contribute to the design, support, and delivery of our HR strategy, processes, and policies.
This position will reside in our Picton, ON Cement Plant. This is not a remote position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate in regional HR initiatives to achieve corporate strategic goal including ownership of designated special projects.
- Execute full cycle HR Business Partner activities (i.e., recruiting, exit interviews, site function reviews, investigations, interviews, training compliance, onboarding, employee relations, unemployment claims) and other assigned tasks.
- Partner with management in support of their HR needs.
- Partner with Labour Relations on union contract and employee matters.
- Advise and counsel management in area of Company policy, employment standards, local, state, and federal employment requirements, and related legislation.
- Regularly provide on-site business support to management and employees.
- Continuously improve employee engagement, experience, performance, and retention.
- Work with managers and employees to address all types of employee relations issues, fairly representing all interests.
- Support the Company’s leave and accommodation processes.
Who we are looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree with a Human Resources focus or equivalent post-secondary degree in combination with HR work experience.
- Prior experience in and HR role with Labour experience preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and influence effectively within all organizational levels.
- Knowledge of local, provincial, and federal labor and employment legislation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (immediate level of Excel).
- Experience with Workday, SAP, JDE or other HRIS system a plus.
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary ($88,700 - $118,267)
- Opportunities for training, development, career growth within a global organization
Heidelberg Materials welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations may be available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
In accordance with Ontario legislative requirements, Heidelberg Materials uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to support application screening and other recruitment-related activities.