Human Resources Generalist

Overview

North Star Windows & Doors is a growing company in the building products industry backed by Cornerstone Building Brands. Since 1985 North Star has manufactured attractive and energy-efficient vinyl windows and patio doors for new homes and upgrades. The company focuses on best-in-class manufacturing technology, quality workmanship, attentive customer service, and delivering value through a range of standard, specialty, and customized products.

North Star aims to innovate and tailor products and services to be a market leader and to contribute positively to communities where people live, work and play.

Our employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact on our success while pursuing opportunities for development and advancement within a stable, growing industry leader.

• You will be Part of a Winning Team
• You Can Capitalize on Your Opportunities and Make an Impact
• You Will Be Well Rewarded for Your Contributions to our Success
• You’ll work for a growing company with an excellent reputation for providing great products and customer service
• Competitive and tangible rewards including base earnings, benefits, and retirement contributions
• Additional performance-based compensation
• Competitive vacation time
• Resources and support to help you manage your personal wellness

• Bring yourself fully to work each day
• Play your role on the team so together we Win as One
• Welcome and drive change to support our continued evolution
• Support the Canadian business through living our universal core values
• Make an impact to ensure our continued success
• This is a fully on-site role at our St. Thomas, Ontario manufacturing facility located at 40684 Talbot Line

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative HR Generalist to join our Human Resources Operations team at our St. Thomas, Ontario plant. This is a fully in-office, hands-on role within a dynamic manufacturing environment where you will have the opportunity to develop broad HR expertise while contributing directly to the success of the business and our employees. Occasional travel to sites within the business unit is required.

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the HR Generalist collaborates closely with plant leadership, the Canadian HR team and HR COEs to develop and drive strategic and operational human resources programs and initiatives. Responsibilities include employee relations, workforce planning, talent acquisition, performance management, compensation, employee retention, coaching and development, compliance, conflict management, administrative support, project management and ad hoc initiatives. This role will support onboarding and offboarding, serve as the HR systems and process owner and provide day-to-day HR support to employees and leaders, in partnership with the broader Human Resources team.

Occasional travel to sites within the business unit is required.

Employee Relations

• Partner with designated client groups within manufacturing operations and supply chain
• Provide day-to-day HR support and services to leaders and employees, ensuring responsive, consistent and reliable HR guidance
• Walk the shop floor daily to build relationships, monitor engagement and ensure HR support is accessible to all plant staff
• Participate in and/or lead employee relations investigations in partnership with the HR Manager
• Collaborate with leaders in delivering and tracking counseling and disciplinary actions to ensure fairness and adherence to policies and legislation
• Support and participate in action planning to improve engagement and retention
• Act as the Program Lead for the Connecting Communities Committee and plan events with local organizations

Benefits Administration and Leave Management

• Administer the benefits program, enrollments, eligibility tracking and claim issue resolution
• Act as first point of contact for leaves of absence and facilitate return-to-work plans
• Liaise with insurance providers on disability leave eligibility and claims
• Drive efficiency by streamlining benefits administration and moving to electronic management

Payroll and HRIS

• Coordinate with payroll to ensure accurate biweekly processing
• Own and process HRIS transactions; troubleshoot and drive process improvements
• Use reporting and dashboards to analyze workforce data and support planning
• Maintain HR and personnel records in compliance with policies and law

Recruitment and Onboarding

• Support high-volume hourly recruitment during peak seasons
• Collaborate with plant leadership and talent acquisition on manpower needs
• Deliver new hire orientation to ensure a welcoming induction experience
• Own the internship program in partnership with local universities
• Support internal career progression and promote from within

Training and Development

• Drive the annual compliance training program and track completion
• Assist with leadership development workshops
• Identify training needs and support…