Role:

The purpose of this job is to provide consistent employee/labour relations support that fosters positive associate relations to create an environment where individuals and teams can thrive and deliver high performance. The Human Resources Generalist works collaboratively with leadership to execute aligned local,regionaland corporate human resources programs and initiatives successfully withinanlocation or region.  

RoleResponsibilities

• Providesexpertisein all functional areas of Human Resources with emphasis on employee &labourrelations.

• Acts as a business partner to supervisors and managers on human resource and employee relations matters, supporting and coaching as needed to ensure compliance and consistency.

• Leverages HR knowledge and experience toidentifybest practices, deliver innovative enhancements to current programs, and seek efficiencies and improvements that add value and align with Sysco strategies. Responds to associate inquiries as per internal customer service guidelines.

• According to circumstances,providesguidance and recommendations for problem resolution, redirecting or escalating asappropriate

• Manages recruitment and selection process, ensuring Sysco Canada’s process, policies and all applicable legislation is followed consistently. Works with key stakeholders, using internal and external resources (when applicable) to fulfill workforce staffing plans ensuring completion of required documentation,e.g.hiring authorizations, application forms, offer letters, etc.

• Conducts (or co-facilitates) new hire orientation to ensure successful onboarding of all new hires.Communicatespolicies.Follows up to ensure a successful onboarding of every new hire.

• Provides coaching to managementregardingreinforcing goals and/or any issues related to employee performance, productivity or behavior based on established policy,practiceand/or contract. Reviews documentation and prepares letters of discipline whenrequired, supporting the process to ensure positive outcomes.

• Supports short-term and long-term disability processes as applicable, liaising withbenefitscarrier whenrequired

• As guided by the Human Resources Manager, supports annual performance management process (goal setting, coaching, etc.) andassistswith tracking and reporting asrequired Ensures information isaccurateand provides training and technical support to end users.

• Responsible for the integrity and accuracy of HRIS data

• Activate the power of our people by executing andparticipatingin employee engagement activities

• Is willing to work safely with minimal environmental impact and understands the importance of reporting all hazards, incidents, and environmental spillsimmediatelyto theirSupervisor

• Understands that they play an integral role in their own safety and that of their colleagues andiswilling to speak out when hazards are present.

• Performs other duties asassigned.

QualificationsSkillsJob Requirements

• 2+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.

• Completion of post-secondary education Human Resources

• Knowledge of Federal,Provincialand Local laws and regulations.

• Expert with MS Office Suite, HRIS programs, recruitmentplatformsand socialmedia.

• HR designation is an asset.