Job Description

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What we offer:

Group Summary:

The human resources generalist acts as the primary contact for employees on issues regarding Magna Electronics policies and procedures in support of all supervisors and the Human Resources Manager. Provides guidance, counsel, and problem-solving support to supervisors, teams, and individuals. Manages personnel placement function. Assumes responsibility for employee recruitment, hiring, and staffing for plant and office positions. Processes a variety of complex information including, but not limited to, employment, pay change, etc. Composes job postings, coordinates job evaluations, and approves salary changes for employees. Assists with administrating job posting system and internal employee transfers. Maintains accuracy of plant and office job titles in system by updating corresponding data. Assists with administrating personnel/payroll database. Assists in maintaining and distributing current employee information, policy and procedure manuals and other communications. Assists with responsibility for cases involving workers' compensation and physically restricted employees. Responsible for planning and coordinating employee events, maintaining communication boards, and handling employee relations issues.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business related field with demonstrated understanding of human resource laws, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum three years’ experience in human resources or related field; or equivalent.
• Strong employee relation skills with 2-3 years of labour relations experience, focusing on investigations.
• Demonstrated ability to handle matters of confidentiality discreetly and work with employees on issues requiring varying degrees of sensitivity.
• Demonstrated broad understanding of human resources principles, practices, and procedures. Possesses specific knowledge in areas of compensation and benefits programs, Magna Donnelly policies, and labour laws to perform job duties independently and make decisions under minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage complex projects and programs. Researches and recommends new programs, coordinates necessary resources for programs and projects, and manages timing and implementation of new programs and projects.
• Experience in a dynamic and fast-paced manufacturing environment, with the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities.
• Proven experience working with cross functional teams to complete daily tasks and projects.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members, supervisors, and other employees.
• Knowledge/experience of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Strong problem-solving skills to identify and troubleshoot issues that may arise.

ROLE EXPECTATIONS

• Recruits and hires new employees for open positions. Performs all primary production staffing functions. Works with Human Resources Manager in recruiting for all jobs at assigned location(s). Assists supervisors in job selections.

• Composes job postings that correspond to supervisors' needs. Coordinates and approves job postings at all levels. Works with Human Resources staff evaluating and maintaining job s.
• Coordinates job evaluations and maintains job evaluation records. Initiates and obtains approval for changes in salary.
• Manages personnel placement function. Coordinates efforts with other Personnel Administrators to handle placement of people through layoffs, assigning temporary jobs, bumping, etc.
• Coordinates administration of unemployment benefits for Magna Donnelly personnel. Approves unemployment benefit applications and supplemental unemployment benefit applications. Represents Magna Donnelly during unemployment hearings.
• Identifies, recommends, and implements solutions for work related problems. Provide support to management in disciplinary actions up to and including separations, performance management, and conflict resolution situations. Works with supervisors to provide advice, ensure consistency of policy implementation and documentation, and monitor practices to ensure compliance with the law.
• Participates in ongoing development, communication, and implementation of new programs and policies. Assists other staff as assigned.
• Responsible for creating monthly employee newsletter, planning and coordinating employee events, maintaining communication boards, and handling employee relations issues.
• Maintains employee’s files and databases.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be considered, as a detailed description of all the work required in the job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities are not limited to those in the description and may change at any time, with or without notice, per management.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Regular / Permanent

Magna Electronics