Human Resources Generalist
Job Overview
Job title: Human Resources Generalist
Company: ePac LLC
Job description: ePac Flexible Packaging is a rapidly growing company with locations across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Indonesia. Built on break-through digital printing, ePac is at the crossroads of advanced technology and manufacturing. ePac’s mission is to provide locally-based consumer packaged goods companies the ability to compete with large brands with great packaging. Our customers are predominantly locally-based small and medium-sized CPGs, many of whom are focused on creating natural and innovative products for their consumers. Since opening our first manufacturing facility in 2016, our mission has been clear – to help small brands obtain big brand presence, give back to the communities we serve and contribute to the creation of a more sustainable, circular economy.
SUMMARY OF POSITION
The HR Generalist is responsible for supporting the entire employee life cycle for Canadian-based employees, including payroll, benefits administration, employee relations, performance management, and training. This position advises on compliance, short and long-term business needs, and how applicable strategies may impact involved parties. Maintains an applied knowledge of national, multi-province, and local employment law and regulations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for managing the entire payroll process using ADP for all Canadian-based employees, currently approximately 30 people with the potential to grow to approximately 70 within the next year.
- Verifies the accuracy of all payroll entries including deductions, earnings and changes, review and reconcile payroll date and resolve any discrepancies as necessary.
- Ensure payroll wage garnishments are processed timely and accurately.
- Audit timesheets accurately to ensure wages and benefits are properly distributed.
- Manage all benefit related items including auditing, enrolling, assisting with processing claims, keeping in contact with all benefit vendors.
- Conduct new hire orientation for employees.
- Process termination paperwork.
- Maintains employee files.
- Coaches and mentors managers and employees.
- Manages and resolves employee relations activities, including investigations, discipline, and termination.
- Partners with leadership to execute performance reviews.
- Delivers regulatory training to managers and employees, as applicable.
- Participates in weekly meetings with management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
- Ensures regulatory compliance with legal requirements pertinent to the day-to-day management of employees; collaborates with legal counsel when necessary.
- Responsible for HR policies and procedures, including writing, rollout, and maintenance. Includes responsibility for handbook updates and multi-province addendums, as applicable.
- Assists with maintenance and execution of the safety program, including managing worker’s compensation claims and regulatory logs, as applicable.
- Manages employee leave of absences.
- Partners with the U.S.-based HR team on development and execution of HR programs and protocols.
- Provides policy guidance and interpretation to the assigned location leadership teams.
- May serve on cross-functional teams and/or committees to improve and/or streamline plant operations.
- Assists COO and General Managers with labor analyses reports, as requested.
- Assists site management with community relations, as needed.
- Will be required to regularly visit dedicated facilities to provide the above mentioned support to all employees and management. Flexible during the COVID-19 pandemic. Travel is minimal and at the HR Generalist’s discretion or as needed due to sensitive HR items that may benefit from an in-person meeting.
JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Team-player with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple employee relations, leadership priorities, and projects at a time, while maintaining sharp attention to detail.
- Flexibility/Adaptability -Adapts easily to changes in work priorities and environment and is willing to assume additional responsibility and learn new procedures. Demonstrates effective organizational, problem solving and analytical skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal.
- Goal-oriented, evidence-based decision-maker.
- Excellent computer skills with applied knowledge of Google Suite products.
- Thorough knowledge of HR best practices, laws, and methodologies.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, business administration or related field required with a minimum of 3+ years of human resources experience, relevant to payroll, benefits, and employee relations.
- May consider relevant human resources experience in lieu of education.
- Payroll system implementation and extensive experience with ADP is highly preferred
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding compensation, benefits, employee issues, etc.
- Demonstrated experience providing outstanding customer support
- Significant experience working in multi-provincial payroll is a plus
- Manufacturing experience, preferred
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- 80% of the time in a professional office setting with some potential travel to facilities and meetings
- Works in plant environment, including time on the production floor with employees
- Schedule may demand flexible hours outside of normal business day
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Location: Toronto, ON
Job date: Sun, 18 Apr 2021 03:03:05 GMT