Human Resources Generalist / Conseiller(ère) en ressources humaines – Robco Inc.

About the Role/ À propos du poste

We are seeking a Human Resources Generalist to play a key role in supporting our employees, managers, and HR programs while managing the day-to-day HR activities of our partially unionized manufacturing organization.

The HR Generalist will work independently on day-to-day HR operations while collaborating with our Fractional HR Director and CFO for strategic guidance and complex matters. This position offers the opportunity to have a meaningful impact across the entire employee lifecycle—from recruitment and onboarding to employee engagement, labour relations,performance management, and HR process improvement.

This is an ideal role for an HR professional who enjoys working in an SME, being close to the business, and coaching managers through everyday people matters. We’re looking for someone who combines sound judgement and strong interpersonal skills in order to influence positively with a willingness to roll up their sleeves and ensure our HR processes remain organized, efficient, and compliant.

Nous sommes à la recherche d’un(e) Conseiller(ère) en ressources humaines qui jouera un rôle clé dans le soutien de nos employés, de nos gestionnaires et de nos programmes RH, tout en assurant la gestion quotidienne des activités en ressources humaines au sein de notre entreprise manufacturière partiellement syndiquée.

Le ou la titulaire du poste travaillera de façon autonome dans la gestion quotidienne des ressources humaines, tout en collaborant avec notre Directeur(trice) RH externe et le chef de la direction financière (CFO) pour les orientations stratégiques et les dossiers plus complexes. Ce poste offre l’occasion d’avoir un impact concret sur l’ensemble du parcours employé, du recrutement et de l’intégration jusqu’à la mobilisation des employés, les relations de travail, la gestion de la performance et l’amélioration continue des processus RH.

Ce poste est idéal pour un(e) professionnel(le) des ressources humaines qui apprécie le travail au sein d’une PME, qui aime être près des opérations et accompagner les gestionnaires dans leurs défis quotidiens liés aux ressources humaines. Nous recherchons une personne faisant preuve d’un excellent jugement, de solides habiletés relationnelles et d’une approche pratique, capable d’influencer positivement son environnement tout en étant à l’aise d’assumer les responsabilités administratives nécessaires au bon fonctionnement des activités RH.

Reports to / Relève de: CFO

Works in collaboration with / Collabore avec: CFO, Fractional HR Director, Plant Leadership, Production Supervisors, Union Representatives, Managers and Payroll Administrator

Responsibilities / Responsabilités

Employee Relations & Manager Support / Relations employés et soutien aux gestionnaires

(with support from the Fractional HR Director)

• Act as a trusted HR resource to employees, supervisors, and managers
• Provide day-to-day guidance to managers on employee relations and performance management matters
• Coach leaders on effective communication, conflict resolution, and handling sensitive employee situations
• Support workplace reviews and employee relations matters, escalating complex situations when appropriate
• Promote a respectful, accountable, and positive workplace culture

Labour Relations / Relations de travail

(Unionized Environment) (with support from the Fractional HR Director)

• Provide day-to-day support related to labour relations and collective agreement administration
• Maintain professional relationships with union representatives
• Support production managers in addressing employee concerns, interpret collective agreement provisions, and
• promote positive labour relations
• Ensure proper documentation and follow-up of labour relations matters
• Coordinate workplace respect, prevention, and compliance training initiatives across all locations and languages

Recruitment & Onboarding / Recrutement et intégration

• Partner with managers throughout the recruitment process, including job postings, interviews, candidate selection, hiring recommendations, and onboarding documentation
• Build consistent and engaging onboarding practices across the organization
• Manage co-op program hiring, work permits, and external recruitment partnerships
• Continuously improve the employee onboarding experience

Employee Engagement & Development / Mobilisation et développement

• Champion employee engagement initiatives and company culture programs
• Coordinate recognition programs, service anniversaries, volunteer activities, and company events
• Support employee training and development initiatives

Compensation, Benefits & Payroll Support / Rémunération, avantages sociaux et paie

• Support compensation benchmarking activities
• Administer employee benefit programs and provide guidance to employees
• Collaborate with the Payroll Administrator to ensure payroll accuracy and resolve employee questions
• Support vacation tracking, absence management, and termination processes

Health & Safety / Santé et sécurité

• Actively participate in the occupational health and safety committee and support H&S legislation requirements
• Coordinate CNESST/WSIB/WCB claims and related documentation
• Promote safety awareness and prevention initiatives throughout the organization

HR Programs, Compliance & Process Improvement / Programmes RH et amélioration continue

• Maintain and improve HR policies, procedures, and documentation
• Stay current on employment legislation and HR best practices
• Support HRIS implementation and process improvements
• Maintain organized employee records and HR systems
• Support pay equity requirements and privacy obligations

Why Join Robco? / Pourquoi joindre Robco?

Work directly with senior leadership and have a voice in decision-making

Enjoy a broad HR role where no two days are the same

Help shape HR programs and processes in a growing manufacturing business

Join a collaborative team where your ideas and initiative are valued

What You Bring

Required

Bilingual French/English communication skills (essential)

Strong knowledge of Quebec employment legislation

Skills supporting employee relations and workplace conflict resolution

Ability to build trust and credibility with employees and leaders at all levels

Strong judgement, discretion, and professionalism

Excellent communication and organization skills

Empathy and cultural sensitivity

Ability to work independently while knowing when to seek guidance

Assets

CRHA/CRIA designation

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or a related field

Experience in manufacturing, industrial, unionized or operational environments

Experience with HRIS systems and process improvement initiatives

Key Priorities in the First Year

Enhance onboarding consistency and employee experience

Strengthen HR processes, policies, and documentation

Support HRIS implementation and training digitization

Build strong partnerships with plant leadership and supervisors

Continue improving employee engagement and workplace culture initiatives

Provide practical HR support to employees and managers

Ready to be the HR champion for our team?

Apply today with your resume and cover letter explaining why this role interests you, what you would bring to Robco, and any experience you may have working in a unionized environment.

No applications without a cover letter will be considered.

We appreciate every application. Please allow up to two weeks for our initial review and response.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.

Prêt(e) à devenir le ou la champion(ne) RH de notre équipe?

Faites-nous parvenir votre curriculum vitæ accompagné d’une lettre de présentation expliquant pourquoi ce poste vous intéresse, ce que vous souhaitez apporter à Robco et, le cas échéant, votre expérience dans un environnement syndiqué.

Les candidatures ne comprenant pas de lettre de présentation ne seront pas considérées.

Nous remercions tous les candidats de leur intérêt. Veuillez prévoir un délai pouvant aller jusqu’à deux semaines pour notre première analyse des candidatures et notre réponse.

Robco souscrit au principe de l’égalité en emploi et s’engage à offrir un milieu de travail inclusif et diversifié.