JOB DESCRIPTION
Purpose
The HR Generalist provides consistent employee and labour relations support to foster a positive, high-performance work environment. Partnering closely with leaders, this role delivers core HR programs, supports performance and talent processes, manages recruitment, and ensures strong compliance and operational excellence across all HR functions.
Responsibilities
Provides expertise in all functional areas of Human Resources with emphasis on employee and labour relations.
Leverages HR knowledge and experience to identify best practices, deliver innovative enhancements to current programs, and seek efficiencies and improvements that add value and align with Sysco strategies.
Support leaders in a unionized environment, including participating in investigations, resolving grievances and engaging in company-union meetings.
Manages recruitment and selection processes, ensuring Sysco Canada's practices, policies and all applicable legislation is followed consistently. Works with key stakeholders to fulfill workforce staffing plans.
Conducts new hire orientation and onboarding to ensure a positive and successful start for new employees.
Coach leaders on performance, behaviour and productivity issues; prepare documentation and disciplinary letters when needed.
Supports short term and long term disability processes, liaising with benefit carriers when required.
Supports annual performance management process and assists with tracking and reporting as required.
Responsible for integrity and accuracy of HRIS data.
Activate the power of our people by executing and participating in employee engagement activities.
Complies with Sysco's Food Safety Policy and procedures to ensure food safety, quality and legality requirements are met.
Is willing to work safely with minimal environmental impact and understands the importance of reporting all hazards, incidents and environmental spills are immediately reported to their Supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable recommendations.
Proven ability to build strong partnerships with leaders and cross-functional teams.
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence and coach stakeholders at all levels.
Education
Completion of post-secondary education in Human Resources or Industrial Relations.
HR designation is an asset.
Experience
1 year of Human Resources experience.
Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Travel Requirements
0-25%
Sysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.
At Sysco, we aspire to create a global culture that is decidedly diverse, equitable, and inclusive – one where we foster belonging as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. We are Better Together.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.
Our Purpose: Connecting the world to share food and care for one another
Our Mission: Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products and solutions
Our Identity: Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chain
Here’s a sample of the many benefits Sysco colleagues enjoy:
Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Life Insurance • Voluntary Optional Insurance • Parental Leave Plan • Company Pension Plan • Group RRSP & TFSA • Employee and Family Assistance • Stock Purchase Plan • Maple Virtual Care • Unlimited on-line learning • Sysco product discounts • Preferred vendor discounts • Associate Resource Groups
(*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This Job Requisition was created with the help of AI. AI will not be used to make hiring decisions or who progresses in the Job Application process. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Talent and Acquisition Team.
This Job Requisition is for an existing vacancy.
What We Do
Sysco focuses on distribution of food products to restaurants, hotels, and other hospitality businesses.
