Generalist, Human Resources

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$65,000 - $79,900 annual​ (Salaried Grade 8)

General Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day HR support and guidance to managers and employees on policies, procedures, and employment-related matters.
• Coordinate full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and employee orientation activities.
• Support employee relations, performance management, investigations, and corrective action processes.
• Administer attendance management, disability claims, workplace accommodations, and return-to-work programs.
• Maintain accurate employee records, HR systems (Dayforce), and reporting while ensuring confidentiality and data integrity.
• Support compensation, benefits, payroll-related activities, and employee inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, company policies, and HR best practices.
• Partner with operational leaders on workforce planning, employee engagement, training, and organizational development initiatives.

• Ability to work independently and also as part of a team
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point;
• Ability to exhibit a high level of confidentiality;
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization;
• Strong organizational and time management skills;
• Analytical skills
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize many different tasks;
• Effective oral and written communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Ability to gather and analyze information;
• Ability to work accurately, with attention to detail;
• Ability to work flexible hours as required.

• Diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related field (required).
• 3–5 years of experience in a Human Resources role, preferably in a generalist capacity.
• Experience supporting one or more of the following areas:
  • Recruitment and onboarding
  • Employee relations
  • Performance management
  • Policy administration
  • Training and development
  • Attendance management
  • Health and safety initiatives

• Working knowledge of Ontario employment legislation, including the Employment Standards Act
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and HRIS.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with team members, employees and leaders at all levels of the organization.

• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• CHRP designation or working toward completion is considered an asset

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.