HR Generalist

HR Generalist

Introduction 

The HR (Human Resources) department is a group who is responsible for?managing the entire employee life cycle?(i.e., recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training/developing, offboarding employees and administering employee benefits). This is a generalist role which includes recruiting, employee relations/conflict resolution, HRIS systems administration, performance reviews and training and development as well as partnering with department leaders to grow and develop their organizations. You should be seen as a trusted HR resource for the many challenges our leaders face in this dynamic industry.  

Company 

Motif Labs is a licensed cannabis extraction facility located in SW Ontario.?Motif operates as a business-to-business enterprise, offering toll processing and contract manufacturing services to Licensed Producers (LP's) and 3rd Party Brands.?Motif is experiencing significant growth and we are seeking dynamic and professional individuals to join our team.?Motif prides itself on Integrity, Collaboration and Quality, and these core values are at the center of everything we do.?? 

Position Overview: 

• Create and maintain employee records within the company HRIS system (HiBob) 

• Assist with onboarding of all new employees: ordering scrubs, shoes, activating key fobs, booking Health and Safety, IT training  

• Ensure eligible employees are enrolled in benefits program and enrolment forms are completed leaning on our Payroll Specialist for support 

• Send email reminders to leaders to complete 3-month reviews and annual performance reviews using HiBob 

• In conjunction with the HR Director, support terminations and offboarding process 

• Update the HRIS with approved leave times (sick, personal, maternity leave, vacation etc)  

• Prepare and amend employment documents i.e. employee status changes (promotions, role changes, contract agreements, update work permits and follow up where necessary)  

• Assist the Payroll & Benefits specialist by providing relevant employee information i.e. holiday and sick days taken, last day worked, banking info  

• Manage seating plan and layout in offices, ensuring all employees and newly onboarded employees have everything they need to do their work  

• Update company organization charts 

• Work with recruitment team to post jobs on various job boards, follow up with lead candidates and ensuring our leaders have the resources they require  

• Assist the recruitment team in building an applicant pool pipeline of candidates for roles we recruit for year round  

• Participate in interviews with leaders on various roles in particular with internal candidates   

• Assist with building our employer brand (a company people strive to work for) 

• Provide leader support in employee conflict situations (employee relations) and/or leaves, WSIB reporting and claims  

Qualifications:  

• Post secondary education with a focus on Human Resources (HR designation is an asset)  

• 1 year experience supporting specific business lines or depts with an organization  

• 2-5 years experience working in a manufacturing industry 

• Demonstrated ability as a strong team player, with the ability to work independently 

• Flexibility and adaptability to frequently changing priorities and deadlines 

• Excellent organizational and time management skills 

• Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) 

• Motivation and strong sense of personal initiative/sense of urgency 

• Strong computer skills (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook) 

• Familiarity with HRIS systems and applicant tracking systems. High comfort level with software tools. 

• Ability to exhibit discretion in handling confidential / sensitive information 

• Able to work onsite in Aylmer, Ontario

The Hiring Manager – Madeline Ng, Director, People & Culture 

I am a senior HR professional having worked in HR for well over 20 years in industries such as academia, tech and now cannabis. I believe in servant leadership and that as a leader you are only as good as the people you have coached to success. I take pride in the people whom I have had the privilege to work with and personally cheer them on as they reach new heights. I am the recipient of the 2017 London Business Chamber Award (Large Business) specifically for HR, former Chair of HR Peer to Peer, Techalliance and both a Western University and Fanshawe College Alumnus.   

I am looking to hire someone on my team with some “grit.” Tell me about your successes but also tell me about your “challenges” and what you ultimately want to achieve. I want to be the person that helps you get there.