Human Resources Generalist

IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an HR Generalist to support our network of Distributions Centres in Ontario. Based in our Oakville office, this role reports to the HR Business Partner.

Do not miss the opportunity to join a broad family of people-centric professionals, leaders with a point of view and rapid problem solvers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters!

Job Summary

This role supports the delivery of HR projects, policies, programs, and procedures, ranging from recruitment, performance management to employee relations. The HR Generalist will act as the first point of contact for their assigned client group locations and collaborate closely with Corporate HR and Centres of Excellence (COEs) to provide support for a wide range of local level HR needs and initiatives.

Principal Responsibilities

• Develop recruitment programs to attract applicants and to fill specific job openings Conducts full cycle recruitment efforts for all hourly personnel and skilled trades - sources posting mechanisms, develops postings, screening, interviewing, testing, reference checking and preparing offers, etc.
• Establish effective onboarding procedures and conducts new employee orientation.
• Advise and guide assigned client groups on HR issues (e.g. conflict resolution, performance management, attendance issues). Advances issues as appropriate to COEs based on complexity.
• Acts as a liaison between corporate HR, payroll and the employee regarding Benefits, RRSPs, Payroll, HR, & Short Term Disability Claims.
• Coordinates Claims Management and Return to Work for Non Occupational injuries or illnesses
• Facilitates relevant HR training to supervisors and hourly employees (AODA, Respect in the Workplace, Privacy, etc.) and maintains the vital training records.
• Supports the HRBP and HR COEs as the need arises with the evaluation of trends and metrics.
• Conducts Exit Interviews for hourly employees
• Crafts and maintains plant specific reference manuals, standards, policies, procedures and work instructions that fall under the scope of Human Resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in HR, Business, Organizational Development, or related field
• 5+ years HR experience, preferably with generalist focus.
• Ability to travel when required; approximately 10-15% of time within Canada and the US.
• Proficiency with HR information systems and the Microsoft Office SuiteIPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at HR@ipexna.com