Job Description

Titre du poste : HR Generalist – People & Culture

Department: Renewable Energy – People & Culture

Reports to: Director – People & Culture

Location: Varennes Integrated Biorefinery and Boucherville Warehouse

Greenfield is seeking an HR Generalist – People & Culture to provide advisory support across the entire employee lifecycle. Working closely with the People & Culture team and the organization’s Centers of Excellence, the incumbent implements consistent, compliant, and people-centered solutions that foster employee engagement, talent development, and a positive employee experience, while supporting the organization’s operational needs.

Founded in 1989, Greenfield Global is a leading global supplier of high-purity alcohols, specialty solvents, custom solutions, and fuel ethanol, serving businesses around the world across a diverse range of markets, including renewable fuels, beverage alcohol, life sciences, food, and industrial products. With 4 distilleries, 5 blending facilities, and 9 warehouses, Greenfield efficiently fulfills more than 35,000 orders annually in over 50 countries. The company also operates a major anaerobic digestion facility that converts 120,000 tonnes of organic material into renewable natural gas each year. Greenfield’s low-carbon ethanol supports decarbonization efforts, while its team continues to innovate in sustainable fuels, including green hydrogen, methanol, aviation fuel, and renewable natural gas. Headquartered in Toronto, this family-owned company has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies at the Platinum Club level every year since 2015.

Key Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships.
• Integrity and sound judgment in decision-making.
• Ability to communicate clearly and adapt messages to different audiences.
• Positive mindset and ability to contribute to an engaging and collaborative work environment.
• Strong influencing and relationship-building skills with the ability to mobilize others toward shared objectives.
• Self-motivation, initiative, and the ability to move projects and priorities forward independently.
• Creativity and the ability to develop practical solutions aligned with operational realities.
• Professional commitment, attention to detail, and a strong focus on quality.
• Discretion and the ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.

Job Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Participate in the recruitment process in collaboration with managers and key stakeholders.
• Ensure a professional, seamless candidate experience aligned with the organization’s culture.
• Lead the onboarding of new employees and ensure a structured integration process.
• Conduct post-hire follow-ups and adjust onboarding plans as needed.
• Promote the organization within educational institutions and the Quebec labour market by participating in recruitment, networking, and partnership development activities.

Learning & Development

• Support managers and employees in the creation, implementation, and follow-up of individual development plans.
• Support employee growth by coordinating training activities and ensuring compliance with required training programs.
• Coordinate and monitor mandatory Health and Safety training requirements in partnership with the Health and Safety Department to support regulatory and organizational compliance.
• Contribute to the identification of key talent and succession planning needs.

HR Advisory Services

• Provide first-line Human Resources support and guidance to employees and managers.
• Interpret and apply organizational policies, programs, and practices.

Employee Engagement & Internal Communications

• Collaborate with Centers of Excellence to promote local initiatives and achievements.
• Support organizational change initiatives through targeted and effective communications.
• Coordinate and contribute to internal events that strengthen employee engagement and a sense of belonging.
• Maintain and update Human Resources documentation.

Job Requirements:

• University degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in a Human Resources role, including advisory responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of HR practices and employment legislation.
• Proficiency with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), including Dayforce, and collaboration platforms.
• Functional English is an asset
• Membership in the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (CPHR/CRHA) designation is considered an asset.

Total Rewards & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• Opportunities for formal and informal learning and development
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Income protection, including short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and paid personal sick days
• Vacation entitlement above industry standards
• Incentive bonus program
• Company-sponsored retirement savings plan with employee contribution opportunities
• Meaningful and rewarding work
• A culture focused on growth and development, engagement, and communication

Core Values:

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Respect
• Commitment
• Openness to Change
• Teamwork

Guiding Principles:

Innovation: We continuously seize opportunities to develop new products, processes, and methods to meet our customers’ evolving needs.

Collaboration: We are part catalyst and part collaborator. We work closely with partners to maximize the value of our existing products and develop tailored solutions that meet our customers’ unique requirements.

Responsibility: Our commitment to giving back goes beyond results. We contribute to a more sustainable future by transforming renewable resources into low-carbon fuels and chemicals.

Agility: Our team is not only fast-paced, but also flexible and creative, enabling us to respond to customer needs and deliver customized, timely solutions.

Discipline: At every facility, for every customer, and with every shipment, quality comes first. We operate a highly efficient and transparent supply chain while maintaining the highest regulatory standards.