People & Culture Generalist

13–14 Month Contract – Maternity Leave Replacement

Location: Brantford, Ontario | Fully Onsite

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GreenMantra Technologies transforms recycled plastics into specialty additives that improve the performance of asphalt used in roofing and paving applications. We're a growing manufacturing organization committed to innovation, sustainability and making a positive impact.

We're looking for a hands-on, organized and approachable HR Generalist to join our People & Culture team for a 13–14-month maternity leave contract.

Reporting to the Director, People & Culture, you'll play an important role in supporting our employees, maintaining our HR systems and ensuring day-to-day HR activities run smoothly. This is a fully onsite position, and we're looking for someone who enjoys being accessible to employees, working collaboratively and providing practical HR support.

What You'll Be Doing

Employee & Team Support

• Serve as an accessible, onsite HR contact for employees and people leaders, providing day-to-day support with policies, benefits, HR processes and employee matters.
• Work closely with the People & Culture team and other departments to support daily HR needs.
• Assist with employee onboarding, offboarding and related coordination.
• Provide administrative and coordination support for recruitment, employee engagement, performance reviews and other HR initiatives as needed.
• Administer the employee milestone program and coordinate anniversary gift selections.
• Support the employee merchandise program, including size-run coordination.
• Support employee work authorization and immigration-related processes, including documentation and employee follow-up.
• Prepare and coordinate employee communications, including HR updates, reminders and announcements.
• Help maintain a positive, welcoming and collaborative workplace culture.

HRIS, Payroll & HR Administration

• Maintain accurate employee information in UKG, including new hires, employee changes, terminations and time-off records.
• Support HRIS reporting, data accuracy, system processes and troubleshooting.
• Support training administration, including coordinating required training, tracking completion and following up on outstanding items.
• Coordinate employee changes with Payroll and provide ongoing payroll support.
• Act as a backup for payroll processing as required.
• Maintain employee records, HR documentation and general administrative processes.
• Support policy and compliance administration, including policy updates, employee acknowledgements and employment-related documentation.
• Coordinate employee loaner devices, maintain tracking records and liaise with IT on hardware issues.

Benefits & Leave Administration

• Manage day-to-day employee benefits and retirement savings plan administration, including enrollments, changes and terminations.
• Respond to employee benefits questions and coordinate with external benefits providers.
• Ensure accurate employee information and timely processing of benefit changes.
• Support leave of absence and return-to-work administration, including documentation and employee follow-up.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of HR Generalist or HR administration experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Post-secondary education in Human Resources or a related discipline.
• Strong HRIS experience; hands-on UKG experience is a significant asset.
• Experience administering employee benefits and retirement savings programs.
• Working knowledge of Ontario employment legislation and HR practices.
• Experience supporting payroll processing and related administrative activities.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• A collaborative, approachable personality with a genuine interest in supporting employees.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and maintain confidentiality.
• Comfortable working fully onsite in a manufacturing environment.

Why Join Us?

You'll join a small, collaborative People & Culture team where your contribution will be visible and valued. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys the operational side of HR, building relationships with employees and making a difference through reliable, responsive support.

Together we can go farther, be better, and do good.

Join us at GreenMantra as we strive to create a workplace that values diversity, innovation, and continuous improvement. We welcome individuals who are passionate about making a difference. Apply now and be part of our dynamic team dedicated to driving positive change to.

GreenMantra is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with all applicable accessibility laws and provide accommodations during the recruitment process. Candidates requiring accommodations are encouraged to contact the People & Culture team.

Please apply ONLY through the link provided in the job posting, located at the top of the posting and again below this note, as it redirects to our UKG tracking system. Applications submitted through our general careers site, job sites or to managers will be redirected to the link noted above.