The HR Generalist works with managers and employees in a high-volume environment. The role actively contributes to HR operational excellence by ensuring rigorous and people-focused management of benefits, the disability program, compensation, and employee engagement initiatives, while also supporting labour relations and performance management.
This role requires strong technical expertise, a high level of analytical and influencing skills, and the ability to manage complex and sensitive cases simultaneously
Main Responsibilities
Labour Relations and Manager Support
- Advise and support managers in the day-to-day management of employees, including performance, discipline, absenteeism, and complex situations
- Lead in labour relation matters and conduct the required investigations, analyses, recommendations, and follow-ups
- Ensure consistent, fair, and compliant application of internal policies and employment legislation
Disability Management and Well-Being
- Manage disability cases from end to end, including short-term and long-term disability, in collaboration with insurers, payroll, and managers
- Coordinate and support return-to-work plans, accommodations, and medical follow-ups.
- Play an active role in prevention, mental health, and well-being initiatives.
- Benefits and Compensation
- Administer benefits programs, including enrollment, changes, communications, and issue resolution.
- Act as a resource person for employees regarding total compensation and benefits.
- Collaborate on the analysis, updating, and implementation of competitive and equitable compensation practices.
- Support annual cycles, including salary reviews, bonuses, and communications.
Engagement, Culture, and HR Initiatives
- Contribute to employee engagement, mobilization, and talent retention strategies.
- Participate in the design and implementation of initiatives that foster an inclusive, high-performing, and healthy culture.
- Analyze HR indicators, including engagement, absenteeism, disability, and turnover, and recommend concrete actions.
Compliance, Continuous Improvement, and Projects
- Maintain up-to-date expertise in employment legislation and HR best practices.
- Participate in cross-functional HR projects and continuous process improvement
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in an HR Generalist Advisor role.
- Significant experience in labour relations within a non-unionized manufacturing environment in
- Canada.
- Demonstrated expertise in benefits management, disability management, compensation, and employee engagement.
- Strong knowledge of employment legislation in Québec.
- University degree in human resources, industrial relations, or a related field.
- CRHA / CRIA designation or in the process of obtaining it is a strong asset
Key Competencies
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic and matrixed environment.
- Excellent communication, influencing, and interpersonal skills.
- Professional judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage sensitive situations.
- Analytical thinking, rigour, and a solution-oriented approach.
- Flexibility, resilience, and a strong sense of priorities in a high-volume context.
- Knowledge of English is required due to regular interactions with partners and colleagues outside Québec, as well as the use of work tools and documentation in English
