Human Resources Generalist

Purpose of Role

Located within a dynamic, fast-growing manufacturing facility, the HR Generalist plays a key role in supporting a 24-hour operational environment. While the position will begin on the day shift for training purposes, it will transition to an evening shift (4:00pm – 12:30am, Monday to Friday) to provide dedicated HR support to our round-the-clock operations. The HR Generalist is responsible for delivering a full range of human resources functions to ensure an effective, compliant, and employee-focused workplace. This role works closely with on-site HR personnel to provide consistent service and share responsibilities across key HR activities, including recruitment, employee relations, onboarding, performance management, and HR administration. Additionally, the HR Generalist collaborates with the broader HR team on North American cluster and global initiatives, ensuring local practices align with wider organizational goals.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to a competent level. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work closely with site Management to provide support as needed on confidential human resource matters and special projects.
• Recruitment process:
• Review job descriptions and/or assist managers with documenting new positions as required.
• Post job ads on all necessary platforms.
• Use hiring platform to conduct searches for suitable candidates as needed.
• Communicate and coordinate with recruitment agencies.
• Schedule interviews for hiring managers and attend them as required.
• Assist with preparation of employee offer letters and associated documents; distribute them to managers and candidate for signatures.
• Use applicant tracking system to save candidate profiles.
• Preparation of employee-related documentation, such as pay increase letters, termination letters, disciplinary actions, etc.
• Participate in the development or improvement of people management process and related HR technology projects.
• Create and update employee handbooks and other related policies/manuals.
• Drive special projects (i.e. compensation benchmarking analysis, etc.).
• Support global HR initiatives.
• Backup for payroll processing with fine attention to detail and accuracy.
• Assist with workers’ compensation claims as needed.
• Administer Condair’s policies and procedures and provide guidance to managers and employees.
• Assist in measurement of HR related statistics, leave time, head count, turnover, etc.
• Assist with and/or prepare monthly HR Analytics report.
• Assist managers on a variety of employee relation topics.
• Communicate with staff regarding HR related updates.
• Although not expected often, travel could be required to support other Condair objectives, including places in USA, Canada and/or overseas.
• Adhere to the company’s Quality Assurance System and Health and Safety policies.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Professional Skills, Qualifications, and Competencies

• Education and Experience: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, or other relevant educational preferred. 3-5 years’ experience as an HR generalist required.
• Language Skills: Fluent in English (reading, writing, spoken). Ability to communicate clearly use language appropriately in variable situations.
• Ability to Reason: Ability to see and make decisions based on the big picture. Ability to deal with problems involving multiple variables. Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks on a daily basis. Ability to adjust priorities quickly to meet demands.
• Computer Skills: Experienced using Windows systems. Proficient user of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint. Experience in using Paylocity HRIS system an asset.
• Math Skills: Basic skills; ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to carry out basic financial analyses. Ability to compute HR metrics, such as turnover rates, etc.
• Certificates/Licenses: Project Management Professional certification or SHRM-CP designation an asset.
• Other: Well-versed in US employment laws and regulations. Understanding of documentation control principles, adhere to strict confidentiality of employee and company documents, electronic files and other information. Experience writing policies/procedures and job descriptions required. Experience in using LinkedIn Recruiter platform an asset. Experience in processing US payroll an asset. Proven ability to work in the United States and the ability to travel internationally as required. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Personal Characteristics

• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to other’s views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Offers to help others to achieve common goals.
• Drive: Exhibits a drive to do all work required to achieve success. Aims to do the right thing without being told. Works well independently and is self-motivated.
• Ethics: Works with integrity and strong morals/ethics.
• Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner. Reacts well under pressure and follows through on commitments. Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their position. Accepts responsibility for own actions and asks for help when needed.
• Safety: Observes safety and security procedures. Uses equipment and materials properly and as instructed.
• Dependability: Is consistently at work and on time and completes work in a timely manner. Able to deal with change, delays, and unexpected events.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to:

• Regularly use a computer workstation
• Regularly stand, bend, twist for the purpose of obtaining and reviewing paper documents
• Walking and standing in the production facility

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the job duties, the employee is regularly exposed to:

• A regulated indoor climate.
• Manufacturing facility (dust, noise) at times

Benefits/Perks

Condair is pleased to provide the following benefits to all permanent employees (subject to change):

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance/AD&D
• 401K
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick/personal leave
• Other employee appreciation events

Accommodation

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace by providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If you have an accommodation request, require material in an accessible format, or need additional support with the application process, please contact Human Resources at na.hr@condair.com or call 613-822-0335 and ask to speak with Human Resources.

Acknowledgement

This job description reflects the immediate requirements of the post. As the duties of the post develop and requirements of the company change, the post holder will be required to carry out other duties.

About the Company

Condair Group, founded in 1948 and based in Switzerland is the global leader in humidification, dehumidification and evaporative cooling. Supported by science, we engineer individual, holistic solutions that customers can trust through the entire lifecycle. With optimal humidity, we increase productivity and create healthier built environments.

Condair Group has production sites in Europe, North America and China, its own sales and service organizations in 23 countries, and representatives in over 50 locations worldwide.

Our Vision: To create healthier built environments and increase productivity with the optimal humidity for a better life.

Our Mission: Driven by our customers’ needs and supported by science, we engineer reliable, sustainable solutions.

Slogan: Humidity for a better life.

Our Values:

• We act on our vision
• We are reliable
• We are result-oriented
• We empower our people
• We improve human life