HR Generalist -Training & Development Focus

Overview

HR generalist focusing on training, development, and employee relations in a manufacturing setting.

Key Responsibilities

• apprenticeship partnerships
• talent management
• training delivery
• compliance records
• leadership development
• hr advisory

Tasks

-Support apprenticeship programs developing partnerships with local colleges and universities. -Support the HR team and the business with talent management which includes performance management, employee relations and talent acquisition. -Assist in administering engagement initiatives, and internal communications. -Work with the leadership teams to assess development needs, identify skills gaps, and deliver/facilitate localized learning solutions that promote safety, productivity and skills enhancement for both salaried and hourly. -Recommend improvements to training delivery methods and support a culture of ongoing learning. -Maintain training matrices and ensure certification records are legally compliance and audit-ready. -Maintain visibility with all employees and addresses any issues and concerns that are identified in a timely and professional manner -Contribute to employee relations matters and support investigations and conflict resolution under the guidance of HR leadership -Collaborate with Human Resources team and business leaders to identify current and future leadership development needs for salaried group to design and facilitate learning programs that support leadership competencies and professional growth. -Support and collaborate with the HR Manager on strategic and operational HR initiatives; serve as acting point of contact in the HR Manager’s absence as delegated. -Work closely with the TWI teams to deliver training programs focused on manufacturing: -Provide effective and dedicated HR advisory service to employees in relation to organizational change and all other employee-relations matters

Requirements

• ms office
• lms
• 5+ years
• bachelor's
• hrpa
• technical skills

What You Bring

-Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills -Knowledge of instructional design, adult learning principles, and training evaluation techniques -Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgement in adapting and applying procedures to address day-to-day activities -On the Job Training (Training Within Industry Methodology) -Strong facilitation, communication, presentation and coaching skills—comfortable working on the shop floor -Must have some flexibility to work evenings as required for delivering content across multiple shift schedules (5% of the time) -Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality -Proficiency in MS Office; experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) is an asset -5+ years of experience as an HR Generalist or Training Coordinator in an industrial or manufacturing setting -Initiative and creativity in developing training solutions -Experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment -Bachelor’s degree in Business/Human Resources/Psychology/Industrial Relations or equivalent experience coupled with a Diploma in Human Resources -Health & Safety, HRPA designation, or training-related certifications (e.g., Train-the-Trainer, CHRP, CPTD) are considered strong assets. -Is client-centric; proactively anticipates and actions internal customers’ needs -Technical skills (e.g., equipment operation, maintenance)

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Benefits

-Company Holidays (up to one week shutdown during Christmas Break) -Generous Quarterly Bonuses with cash or RRSP options -Education Tuition Assistance -Fun social events, holiday party, bowling nights. -Training and Developmental Opportunities -Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility -Comprehensive Benefit Package including life insurance, health, dental, health care spending account, and paramedical services (paid by employer) -Job Security -Continuous Performance Feedback -Wellness and Gym Reimbursement Programs

About G&W Electric Co.

-Two engineers invented the detachable porcelain pothead, establishing a foundation of innovation. -The company pioneered SF₆-insulated and solid-dielectric switchgear in the 1960s–1970s, and visible-break automation in the 2000s. -Headquartered in Bolingbrook, IL, the company operates in over 100 countries, serving investor-owned utilities, co-ops, and commercial/industrial markets. -Typical projects include grid modernization, underground and overhead distribution, fault-limiting systems, microgrids, and infrastructure for critical sites like the Panama Canal and NASA. -The company expanded its global reach and product portfolio through strategic acquisitions, including Italian sensor and switchgear firms between 2019–2022. -Products operate in extreme environments—overhead, underground, underwater, and on all seven continents, from Brazil to Antarctica.

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