Human Resources Generalist

WELCOME TO VCNA!

We are St Marys Cement, part of Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA), as the North American operations of Votorantim Cimentos, a global building materials and sustainability solutions leader in 11 countries, we are helping to make a positive impact and are transforming our world. We have a culture built on solid partnerships, long-lasting relationships, and opportunities for those who want to learn, grow and be part of a diverse and dynamic culture.

With solutions that include cement, ready-mix concrete and aggregates, we help to build homes, highways, hospitals, buildings, bridges, and schools across the Canadian and U.S. Great Lakes region and Northeast United States. Our commitment to excellence can be seen in those who invest and believe in what we do, those who share their lives with us, those who trust in our deliveries and those committed to innovation and a sustainable future.

Every day, we have the chance to accomplish something new and you're invited to be part of it.

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

This is a contract role for 6-12 months. Located at the St Marys Cement Plant, the Human Resources Generalist acts as a first contact for employees, supervisors and managers. Reporting to the Head of Human Resources, Cement, this role provides day-to-day support across employee and labour relations, recruitment and onboarding, performance management, attendance and disability management, training coordination, HR systems and records administration. The Human Resources Generalist partners closely with HR leadership, union representatives, Corporate Human Resources, Payroll and Safety to support a safe, respectful, compliant and productive workplace.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Serves as an advisor to plant leaders on applicable Ontario employment and labour legislation, collective agreement requirements, Company policies, ethical and workplace issues, employee relations and progressive discipline.
• Develops and maintains an effective department work environment and creates and promotes harmonious working relationships with other departments and employees.
• Coaches and supports managers and supervisors on all processes of performance management to ensure that they are understood and being used.
• Provides front-line support for employee and labour relations matters, including workplace concerns, investigations, grievance administration and preparation of documentation in accordance with the collective agreement and Company policy.
• Builds constructive working relationships with union representatives and supports the Human Resources Manager and plant leadership with labour relations activities and collective bargaining preparation, as required.
• Partners with plant leadership and Safety to reinforce safe-work expectations, support safety-related communications and training, and address people-related matters that may affect workplace health and safety.
• Supports hourly and salaried recruitment for the plant, including job postings, interview coordination, candidate communication, pre-employment requirements and onboarding.
• Supports attendance, accommodation, disability and return-to-work processes in partnership with employees, leaders and applicable internal or external partners.
• Maintains accurate employee, position and organizational data in SAP, Dayforce, Kronos and other HR systems, and provides regular and ad hoc workforce reporting to plant and HR leadership.
• Provides guidance and training to managers and supervisors on interviewing, hiring, onboarding, performance management, progressive discipline and termination processes.
• Liaises with local and Corporate Human Resources in the administration of payroll, benefits programs, pension plans, and all HR policies and procedures.
• Liaises with Payroll for compensation and benefits to ensure required forms are accurately documented.
• Maintains department related information for monthly and quarterly reporting requirements and prepares data as requested on a routine and ad hoc basis.
• Assist with all internal and external HR related inquiries or requests.
• Maintain and ensure that employee records are updated as necessary and are accurate.
• Maintains the HRIS system (SAP) ensuring accurate data input and integrity are maintained.
• Assists with Temp to Full-Time conversions (notifications, letters, onboarding paperwork and scheduling and preparing for orientation sessions)
• Processes all new hire paperwork, IT forms, and onboarding.
• Assists department with administrative needs.
• Maintains and updates employee communication.
• Department filing and scanning compliance.
• Assists with coordinating annual and one-time facility-wide events.
• Coordinates company sponsored programs.
• Assists with facilitating company bereavement, service award and tuition reimbursement programs.
• Ensures Company’s HR processes are supported and administered in a timely basis including but not limited to, BSC scorecard development, bonus payout, merit increases, employee development (SDV & IDP), climate survey.
• Coordinates plant training on legislated and Company requirements, including workplace harassment and violence prevention, employment standards, human rights, accessibility and other mandatory training. Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures and programs.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

• A university degree or college diploma in Human Resources, Labour Relations, Business Administration or a related field, with two to five years of relevant Human Resources experience, preferably in unionized manufacturing, cement, construction or heavy industrial environment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 3+ years’ experience in a unionized industrial environment.
• HRIS (SAP, Dayforce or Kornos are preferable) maintainance experience
• Strong organizational and skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Comfortable with travel up to 30% within Canada and US.

Salary Range: $30 - $40 per hour

Location: St Marys, Ontario

OUR PEOPLE

We care about people - all people. At VCNA, we take safety, health and wellness seriously. We're dedicated to giving our employees a safe workplace, our neighbors a safe environment and our customers a high-quality and safe product. Safety first -and always!

Our VC Way reflects who we are, inspiring us to unite our culture and be our best: Our Way of Being: ethical and respectful, Our Way of Working: together with excellence and Our Way of Thriving: with the courage to transform.

INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

We have a results-oriented culture that values being open, honest, and authentic. It's part of our DNA. We are continually expanding our diverse and inclusive team by providing opportunities for everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability or economic status - a workplace where you can express your individuality and be your best self!