HR Generalist

About the Role

Supports all human resources programs such as compensation and benefits, employee or labour relations, performance management, training and development and staffing and recruitment. Responds to employee inquiries regarding Human Resource policies and procedures. Identifies and/or resolves potential grievances. Counsels employees on work-related and personal issues.

Your preferred qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources (Diploma or Degree)
• 2- 4 years' experience working as an HR Coordinator or HR Generalist
• Familiar with Employment Standards Act along with Federal and Provincial legislation related to employment
• Experience working with HRIS systems, Workday preferred, PeopleSoft also an asset
• Demonstrated ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality
• Ability to display tact, diplomacy and patience at all times
• Ability to effectively interact with employees at all levels of the organization and work with a variety of people from diverse backgrounds
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), strong interpersonal, presentation and organizational skills
• Driven and goal orientated with high initiative
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, adapt to changing priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to take ownership of duties and responsibilities
• Resourceful logical thinker and process-oriented with excellent attention to detail
• In-depth experience of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to travel within Ontario region (less than 10%)
• Ability to be able to work an early shift once per week to support night shift team members

Compensation: $70K plus depending on experience

Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.

Candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Records Check and, if deemed necessary, a Credit Check as part of the candidate selection process.

Who we are looking for

• CHRP or CHRL designation is an asset
• Familiar with ADP Workforcenow Payroll software
• Ability to work well without supervision and collaborate with the team
• Familiarity with wage and benefits total compensation
• Bilingualism is an asset
• Automotive manufacturing experience
• Magna Experience

Your Responsibilities

• Recruits, participates and coordinates the screening, interviewing and hiring process for all levels of employment
• Updates job description process as required
• Provide support to employees in various HR-related topics such as but not limited to; various leave of absences, layoffs, vacation requests and attendance
• Produce and or provide HR metrics to management on a monthly basis's that include but not limited to; employee turnover, performance appraisal status, internal promotions, wages and training
• Provide an effective and dedicated HR advisory service to employees and build employee relations through activities such as walk the plant floor
• Champion the performance appraisal program by supporting department managers with distributing and monitoring PA's statuses, training records and when approved, assist with organizing training when identified
• Coordinate and administer employee training and development by updating training matrix and HRIS regularly, adhering to IATF-16949 and ISO-14001 procedures.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new programs, Employee Opinion Survey, Service Award and other HR functions/Action plans.
• Assists and monitors short-term and long-term disability cases alongside working with head office to resolve more challenging cases
• With support of the HR Manager and HSE specialist, create and communicate return to work programs
• Assist the HSE Specialist with providing WSIB details required for claims
• Work in partnership with the HSE Specialist and HR Manager to assist in driving a health and safety culture
• Maintain Open Door Policy and investigate employee concerns or complains brought forward
• Ensures that Mytox complies with provincial and federal regulations concerning employment
• Establish and maintain constructive communication and effective working relationships with management and employees
• Assist the HR Manager with MAFACT requirements

What we offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Site Benefits

• Employee Engagement Events
• Holiday Events
• BBQ's
• 2% Quarterly Bonuses
• 4 Floating Holidays

Awareness. Unity. Empowerment.

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

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