Our client, is seeking to hire a HR Generalist-Health & Safety JOB SUMMARY The HR – Health & Safety Coordinator is responsible to ensure the efficient operation of OAI in accordance with Company policies and procedures, which includes employee relations, recruitment, health and safety, training, compensation, labour relations and regulatory compliance. Work is performed in a fast-paced environment within tight time constraints. Unusual hours and travel may be required. REPORTING RELATIONSHIP The HR reports directly to the Vice President KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Co-ordinate, implement and oversee the company health and safety program to ensure compliance with all health and safety rules, regulations, etc. Serve as certified member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee. Schedule, organize monthly plant inspections, meetings and preparation of all necessary paperwork and resources for such. Prepare all WSIB documentation, forms, etc. as required for the processing of claims, correspondence, etc. Assist Office Manager with Pak Time / SSC system for daily verification of approvals. Administer the Attendance Control Program including daily recording, processing and verification of attendance for all employees. Develop, implement coordinate and maintain policies and procedures related to recruitment, employment labour relations, wage and benefit administration, safety, worker’ compensation, grants and training. Ensure compliance with various municipal, provincial and federal rules and Regulations Administer disciplinary program. Perform workplace inspections. Gather, analyze and maintain data for HR. Assist and develop strategy for labour negotiations Recruitment and sign up of new employees. Ensure all management personnel comply with and administer the Collective Agreement in a consistent manner and mentor direct reports Ensure all direct/indirect reports follow Company policies and procedures Employee relations and dealing with Union issues and Collective Agreement administration. Orientation of new employees. Mentoring of supervisory/management staff. Work with production on requirements going forward Process ROEs as required Implement training strategy to address salary and operator requirements Other duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Computer proficient Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to collect, maintain and analyze data Ability to maintain working relationship with internal and external customers Proven leadership capabilities in a team environment Basic knowledge of Health & Safety, union contracts EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE proven experience in Human Resources/Health & Safety in a manufacturing environment. Occupational Health and Safety Act Knowledge including Health & Safety Certification Part I & Part II.