Description

We’re Hiring: Human Resources Generalist

Location: Greater Toronto Area (GTA)

Industry: Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full-Time

Travel Required: No

Base Salary Range: $75,000 – $85,000 CAD annually

This range represents the expected base salary for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on skills, experience, and internal equity.

About the Role

Mother Parkers, a well-established and respected organization in the manufacturing sector, is seeking a proactive and versatile HR Generalist to support its operations. This role is integral in ensuring compliance with policies and procedures while fostering a positive and engaging workplace culture.

The HR Generalist will provide broad-based support across key HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and training—contributing to both the strategic and operational success of the business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the first point of contact for employee inquiries and concerns
  • Provide day-to-day coaching, policy guidance, and interpretation to line management (career development, performance management, disciplinary actions)
  • Conduct investigation meetings and prepare related documentation
  • Liaise between team members, leadership, and benefits providers regarding leaves of absence and return-to-work plans
  • Manage full-cycle recruitment and onboarding for hourly positions (sourcing, screening, interviews, testing, hiring events)
  • Oversee agency relationships and ensure consistency with placement standards
  • Partner with Payroll and Benefits to ensure accurate personnel administration
  • Support site audits and corrective actions
  • Deliver HR programs including rewards, recognition, and termination processes
  • Provide reports, metrics, and decision-making support to leadership
  • Support Environment, Health & Safety initiatives and training programs at all levels
  • Demonstrate flexibility in work hours to support a multi-shift manufacturing environment, including morning, afternoon, and evening shifts as required

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience in employee relations and recruitment (CHRP preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of Ontario Employment Legislation and multi-location compliance
  • Proven experience managing conflict, performance coaching, and conducting workplace investigations
  • Ability and willingness to work flexibly and provide HR support across morning, afternoon, and evening shifts
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills with a customer-service mindset
  • Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, sourcing tools, and Microsoft Office Suite

Why This Role

  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact at a key Mother Parkers manufacturing site in the GTA
  • Diverse responsibilities across employee relations, recruitment, compliance, and training
  • Collaborate closely with HR leadership to support both day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives
  • High-visibility role with direct influence on workplace culture, employee engagement, and compliance