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Human Resources Generalist -14 Month Contract 180 Ormont Dr, North York, ON M9L 1N7, Canada Job Description Posted Monday, March 23, 2026 at 4:00 AM Status: Full-time, Contract Reports to: Regional HR Manager Longlife Direct Reports: none Location: 5 Days a week onsite in North York The pay range for the role is $52,300 to $87,100. Purpose: This position closely partners with local management to provide strategic day to day HR guidance on all matters relating to legislative and companywide HR policy management, recruitment, employee relations, performance management and retention. Responsibilities - Provide day-to-day support to hourly and salaried employees on all HR matters - Lead full-cycle recruitment and support hiring managers throughout the recruitment process and making hiring recommendations - Facilitate new hire orientation and onboarding and offboarding of employees. - Respond to questions from management and employees on a wide variety of HR matters and escalating higher level and serious matters to Regional Manager, Human Resources. - Support the execution of HR strategies, policies, procedures, and programs to sustain continued growth and retention in alignment with Gay Lea core values - Facilitate day to day employee relations, including complaint resolution, conducting investigations and recommending corrective action. - Collaborate with the Regional Manager, Human Resources and the HR team to ensure alignment of programs and policies with overall strategic direction of organization. - Provide support and assist with benefit related questions and concerns, claims resolutions, and any disability / WSIB transitional work management programs - Assist in implementing various HR initiatives, including providing recommendations on process and program improvements - Lead the organizing of corporate events such as fundraising campaigns and holiday parties; actively participate in Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives - Other ad hoc projects as assigned by Management - Occasional business travel to the Hamilton site - Performs other job-related responsibilities as required or assigned Academic/ Educational Requirements - Post -secondary degree in Human Resources; CHRP or equivalent experience required Required Skills and Abilities / Experience - Minimum 3 years work experience including: - Hands-on HR leadership role; providing HR generalist support - Experience in a manufacturing environment - CPG industry (food industry an asset) - Health & Safety experience an asset - Working knowledge of Employment Standards, Human Rights, WSIB, and Labour legislation - Experience with full cycle recruiting - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Strong business acumen with a solid understanding of how to balance the needs of the business with positive employee engagement - Results orientated, self-starter with exceptional interpersonal skills who can influence and coach others effectively - Superior collaborative and teamwork skills with the ability to quickly shift priorities to meet organization requirements collectively - Strong professionalism and diplomacy pertaining to all areas of discretion and confidentiality - Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook) and HRM systems - Experience in a Time & Attendance environment; background with Ceridian Dayforce an asset Gay Lea Foods is a leading Canadian dairy co-operative renowned for producing high-quality, nutritious dairy products that Canadian families love and trust. From farm to table, our 1,200 farmer members in Ontario and Manitoba, and more than 1,200 employees across four provinces, work together to nourish communities through award-winning brands including Gay Lea, Nordica, Salerno, Bothwell Cheese, and more. As part of its deeply rooted, balanced commitment to people, profit, and planet, Gay Lea Foods proudly invests one percent of pre-tax earnings back into Canadian communities through a national food security partnership with Second Harvest, and the community-building efforts of the Gay Lea Foundation. To learn more, visit gayleafoods.com . Gay Lea Foods is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in our workplace. Reasonable accommodation is available upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process. Gay Lea Foods may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support aspects of the recruitment process, including screening and assessment. We are currently accepting applications for this open position. Thank you for your interest in Gay Lea Foods. Wishing you all the best with your career search! 180 Ormont Dr, North York, ON M9L 1N7, Canada #J-18808-Ljbffr