Senior Human Resources Generalist - 1-year contract

About the Role 

Toro Group of Companies is seeking an experienced Senior Human Resources Generalist to join our HR team on a 1-year contract. This is a hands-on role supporting employees and leaders within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 

The successful candidate will bring strong employee relations experience, sound knowledge of Ontario employment legislation, and demonstrated experience conducting workplace investigations from intake through findings and recommendations. 

Previous HR experience within a manufacturing environment is required. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Provide day-to-day HR guidance and support to managers, supervisors, and employees across a range of employee relations matters. 

• Lead workplace investigations involving employee complaints, workplace conduct, harassment, conflict, policy violations, and other employee relations concerns. 

• Conduct investigation interviews, gather and assess relevant information, maintain thorough documentation, and prepare clear findings and recommendations. 

• Coach and advise leaders on performance management, attendance, corrective action, disciplinary matters, and conflict resolution. 

• Support the consistent interpretation and application of company policies, procedures, and employment practices. 

• Partner with operations leaders to address employee concerns and proactively manage employee relations issues within the manufacturing environment. 

• Support accommodation, disability management, return-to-work, attendance management, and leave-related matters. 

• Ensure HR practices are administered in accordance with applicable Ontario employment legislation and company policies. 

• Prepare employee documentation, including employment letters, corrective action and disciplinary documentation, and other HR-related correspondence. 

• Support recruitment, onboarding, employee changes, and offboarding as required. 

• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS information and prepare HR reports as needed. 

• Support health and safety initiatives and work collaboratively with operational leaders and the Health & Safety team. 

• Participate in HR projects and initiatives and provide additional HR support as business needs arise. 

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources Generalist experience, with strong exposure to employee relations. 

• Previous HR experience in a manufacturing environment is required. 

• Demonstrated experience independently conducting workplace investigations is required. 

• Strong experience managing employee relations matters, including performance, attendance, conflict, complaints, and disciplinary situations. 

• Strong working knowledge of Ontario employment legislation, including the Employment Standards Act, 2000, Ontario Human Rights Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and related workplace requirements. 

• Experience working directly with front-line employees, supervisors, and operational leaders. 

• Strong documentation skills and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism and sound judgment. 

• Excellent communication, interviewing, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills. 

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, operational environment. 

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline. 

• CHRP/CHRL designation or progress toward designation is considered an asset. 

• Experience with HRIS systems is an asset. 

The Ideal Candidate 

You are comfortable being visible and accessible within a manufacturing environment and working directly with employees and operational leaders. You can move confidently between day-to-day HR matters and more complex employee relations issues, and you bring the judgment and investigative skills needed to handle sensitive situations objectively, thoroughly, and professionally. 

Why Join Toro? 

This role offers an experienced HR professional the opportunity to make an immediate contribution within a dynamic manufacturing organization while gaining broad exposure to employee relations, operations, and HR initiatives across the business. 

Compensation: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 annually