Human Resource Generalist

Human Resources Generalist

Job location: Bradford, ON - Onsite
Employment type: Full Time Employment
Hours: 40 Hours per week

A little about us

Hi, we're Aurora Cannabis, and we're so excited to meet you!
We're a global cannabis company driven by our passion to help people improve their lives. We have a diverse team who bring their best every day so Aurora can be the cannabis provider of choice for patients and consumers. We love our work, and we especially love our high quality, innovative brands that make up the Aurora family - from Aurora, Aurora Drift, San Rafael '71 and Whistler.
Our people combined with our collective passion for the industry is what makes Aurora a special place to work and defines what we call our "A-Team". We are a high-performing team of cannabis experts, innovators, and champions, that work, learn and win together. We think BIG, act BOLD and execute with PURPOSE in all that we do, and will stop at nothing to cultivate the ultimate cannabis experience for our community.


Job summary

Are you a cannabis enthusiast with an energetic spirit? Are you looking to work with a fun group of people? If so, we would love to meet you! We're looking for an ambitious and hard-working professional to join our Human Resources team in the role of Human Resources Generalist.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Acting as the main onsite point of contact for front line employees and Supervisors at the River Facility, located in Bradford, ON.
• Provide guidance and support to both employees and Supervisors in navigating performance management, attendance issues, and employee relations.
• Proactively collaborate with Supervisors to identify and plan for human resource needs to meet short and long-term business requirements.
• Coordinate and participate in the full-cycle recruitment process by assisting the Operations Talent Acquisition Specialist in creating recruitment strategies, screening applications, conducting interviews, administering POET (post offer employment testing) as applicable, and preparing employment offers.
• Coordinating and facilitating the HR portion of new hire onboarding
• Educating new and existing hires on Aurora's total rewards plan, providing support and trouble shooting as needed.
• Ensure facility wide compliance of all HR related policy sign-offs.
• Identify and address any gaps in process or policy compliance.
• Work with Supervisors to manage requests for Non-Occupational Accommodations, documenting and managing individual cases with the goal of returning each employee back to full duties safely.
• Process requests for Leave of Absence.
• Manage open LOA (leave of absence) cases, following up with employees and Supervisors to gather necessary documentation, and providing direction on administrative requirements through the process.
• Support the HR Benefits team in managing Long Tern Disability cases as required.
• Support the HR Manager in conducting investigations and preparing summary reports.
• Draft progressive discipline letters and termination paperwork.
• Independently deliver formal discipline and terminations of front line level employees as required.
• Provide consultation and advice to Supervisors on a variety of employee relations and human resource issues in alignment with the execution of human resource guidelines, policies and procedures that adhere to applicable country and Provincial legislation, regulations, etc.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the daily operations of the HR team in maintaining accurate data in the HRIS by following established procedures for changes to organizational structure or transfers of employees.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and roll out of HR processes, programs and services.
• Support logistics and administration of the Engagement Task Force.
• Schedule and facilitate HR related training sessions as required.
• Organize and schedule HR related "off the floor" activities (such as participation in the annual Engagement Survey).
• Support HSE as required with WSIB claims.

• Assists with various department projects and the potential for additional duties as assigned

You would be the best fit for this role if you have the following…

• HR Policies and Procedures: Strong understanding of HR policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with employees at all levels.
• Problem Solving: Strong problem-solving skills to address employee inquiries and resolve issues promptly.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with employees and managers.
• HRIS: Understanding of the function of an HRIS and the need to maintain accurate data / employee files.
• Ability to travel to River Facility located in Bradford, ON from Monday to Friday.

Bonus points if you have…

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field. HR certification (e.g., CHRL/CHRP is a plus).
• Proven experience in human resources, with a minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Familiarity with HRIS and proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Comprehensive understanding of employment laws and regulations in Ontario.
• Experience in recruitment, employee relations, WSIB claims, and benefits administration.
• Committed to confidentiality and ethical conduct in handling sensitive HR information
• Legally permitted to work in Canada
• Flexibility with work and scheduling
• Fluent in English (verbal and written)

Why you'll love working at Aurora
Our people are at the heart of everything we do here at Aurora, and we take pride in fostering an inclusive space that inspires our team to love where they work! From rewarding career opportunities to flexible work environments to team activities, we go above and beyond to prioritize your success and here's how we do it…

• Total rewards: we will motivate you to go above and beyond with a competitive salary or hourly wage (with shift premiums), stock options, an RRSP program, annual bonuses, and a health and personal care spending account for you to use for gym memberships, ski passes or staycations.
• Benefits: we will foster your health and wellness (and your dependents) with our employee benefits package including, employer-paid health and dentalcare premiums, life insurance and LTD policies and a medical cannabis coverage program, designed exclusively for our A-Team, that will provide you with $1500 of coverage each year (because we truly believe cannabis is the best medicine).
• Life-long learning: we're lifelong learners here at Aurora and will invest in your professional development throughout all aspects of your career! You will have access to a tuition assistance program, virtual learning activities and annual performance reviews, to ensure you are provided with the toolkit and support you need to succeed.
• Perks: we love to celebrate our people by providing corporate perks including employee discounts, perkopolis memberships, company SWAG, paid volunteer time, modern technology and snacks and beverages at all our office locations.

• Team: we are a diverse and global team of cannabis enthusiasts, energetic innovators, fitness gurus, caring parents, foodies and more, with a collective passion to nurture an inclusive environment that helps you grow and provide people better days with medical cannabis.

Diversity and inclusion
At Aurora, we are proud to foster and celebrate a diverse community of professionals! We take pride in nurturing an inclusive culture that empowers our people to be their authentic selves, celebrate their differences and love where they work.

Our diverse community combined with our inclusive culture, is what sets us apart in the industry and equips our A-Team with superpowers - and this is why, we encourage all candidates to apply for job opportunities regardless of race, national origin, colour, religion, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital and family status, disability, or any other identifying characteristic. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site or alternate format of job posting) during the recruitment and selection process, please do not hesitate to let our team know! We are here to help.

Next steps
Think you have what it takes to join our team? So do we!
Apply today by submitting your resume along with salary expectations through our website. You can expect your application to be reviewed by a human recruiter (not a robot) shortly after you apply, and our team will contact you via email if we see a fit.

Think you're the ideal candidate but you don't meet all the requirements? Apply anyways! We would love to review your application to see if you're the right fit or find you an alternative opportunity!

If applicable, Aurora Human Resources will contact you via your email address provided. We do not contact candidates over Facebook or other Social Media apps. You will never be requested to provide confidential information such as banking information or your Social Insurance Number in the interview process.