Job: HR Manager

Ideal Profile

HR Generalist with outstanding communication skills. This role is expected to be a conceptual thinker with fantastic organizational and conflict management skills. You should have excellent negotiation and problem solving skills with the ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced environment. In addition, the candidate should possess strong decision making skills, staffing management, training and a methodical recruiting process. Highly preferred: experience in a manufacturing environment, including dealing with unions; bi-lingual English & Spanish; experience in recruiting temporary staff directly (without an external staffing agency).

HR Generalist Responsibilities

• Assist with all internal and external HR related matters.
• Participate in developing organizational guidelines and procedures.
• Recommend strategies to motivate employees.
• Assist with the recruitment process by identifying candidates, conducting reference checks and issuing employment contracts.
• Investigate complaints brought forward by employees.
• Coordinate employee development plans and performance management assessments.
• Perform orientations and update records of new staff.
• Manage the organization’s employee database and prepare reports.
• Produce and submit reports on general HR activity.
• Assist with budget monitoring and payroll.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest HR trends and best practice.

HR Generalist Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources or related (preferred).
• Experience in dealing with unions
• Ideally a previous experience in a manufacturing environment
• 2 years of experience as an HR Coordinator (essential).
• Must be bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Deep understanding of Labor Law and employment equity regulations.
• Excellent record keeping skills.
• Knowledge of HR functions and best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (Bilingual Spanish/English preferred)
• Superb computer literacy with capability in email, MS Office and related HR software.
• Remarkable organizational and conflict management skills.
• Appreciated previous titles: HR Manager, HR Generalist, HR Business Partner, Human Resources Manager, Human Resources Generalist