Human Resources Generalist - Greater Toronto

Summary

Lincoln Electric Company of Canada LP continually seeks to be the undisputed world leader in the arc welding industry, as well as, manufacturing and supplying the finest quality welding and cutting products. The Company takes pride in placing emphasis upon being the industry’s lowest cost producer and providing applications expertise and solutions to all customers. In addition, Lincoln Electric is committed to the development of new and innovative technologies with value added products and services that respond to customer needs.

Business Unit:

The Human Resources Department is responsible for all strategic Human Resources initiatives related to: HR strategy, organizational design, employee relations, HR services, recruitment, employee development and retention, administration of job evaluation and performance enhancement management processes, compensation, benefits and pension, training, education, leadership development and coaching.

Responsibilities:

• To report directly to the Human Resources Manager on an ongoing basis and communicate all relevant matters pertaining to recruitment, HRIS administration, employee relations, general HR administration, compensation and benefits, training and development and employee communication.
• Responsible for providing HR support to teams located across Canada including but not limited to the offices and facilities in Ontario, Quebec and Alberta.
• To lead the recruiting, hiring and on-boarding process of both salaried and hourly employees (Posting ads internally and externally, pre-screen candidates, schedule interviews and tests, check references, ensure all applicable paperwork is completed for new hires or other staffing changes).
• To oversee the Onboarding for all new hires.
• To perform updates on HRIS and maintain other confidential personnel files updated.
• To prepare and organize job descriptions, employment letters and training records.
• Provides support to supervisors and managers on employee relations issues, performance and attendance management as well as investigations/disciplinary issues.
• Support ISO 90001, 14001 and 50001 initiatives and represent HR on all matters related to Training and Competence for ISO Systems Management and Audits.
• To participate and assist in the Global Performance Management Program (GPMP) and Merit Rating system.
• To assist with other projects and initiatives as required by the HR Manager.
• To actively participate in company, staff or individual one-on-one meetings on an ongoing basis for the purposes of effective teamwork, enhanced communication and progressive co-operation strategies within the department, as well as other departments across the company.
• To continually contribute to the profitability of the company and ongoing business operations by initiating, recommending and implementing continuous improvement strategies and initiatives.
• To fully abide and actively support Lincoln Electric’s Environmental Health & Safety policies, practices and procedures with respect to protecting the environment, the conservation of nature resources and the Health & Safety of all employees.
• To conduct any general duties, specific projects and responsibilities as assigned, or required by the Human Resources Manager in a timely and professional manner.

Education & Experience Required

• Minimum Education: University Degree or College Diploma, Majoring in Human Resources

• More than 5 years experience in a HR Generalist capacity, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience with SAP Successfactors preferred
• CHRP/CHRL designation preferred
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent judgment and discretion in managing highly sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to work both independently or in a team environment
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong communications skills, verbal and written
• Occasional travel required to all of our main facilities which include Toronto, Mississauga, Hamilton, Montreal, Vankleek Hill and Calgary.