AIL is looking for a hands-on, service-focused Human Resources Generalist to join our team on an 18-month contract. This is a full-time, onsite role based in our Cambridge office, working Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a busy workplace, and takes pride in supporting employees, managers, and day-to-day HR operations with professionalism and care.
In this role, you will provide broad HR support with a primary focus on hourly recruitment, employee and manager support, onboarding, HR administration, and payroll backup readiness. You will also support office coordination and administrative activities to help ensure the Cambridge office runs smoothly.
This is a great opportunity for an organized and people-oriented HR professional who enjoys both the human side of HR and the detailed follow-through required to keep processes moving.
You will play a key role in supporting hourly recruitment and helping hiring managers meet workforce needs. Responsibilities include:
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Coordinating recruitment activities for primarily hourly roles
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Supporting job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, reference checks, offer preparation, and candidate communication
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Maintaining a positive and professional candidate experience
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Ensuring recruitment steps are completed consistently, efficiently, and accurately
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Building an understanding of hourly workforce needs and supporting proactive hiring plans where possible
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Maintaining recruitment records and assisting with reporting on hiring activity and progress
You will provide practical, day-to-day HR support to employees and managers across a range of routine HR matters. Responsibilities include:
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Responding to employee and manager questions related to HR policies, processes, and programs
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Supporting onboarding and offboarding activities to create a consistent employee experience
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Preparing and maintaining employment documentation, letters, forms, employee files, and HR tracking tools
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Supporting routine employee relations documentation and follow-up, escalating sensitive or complex matters as needed
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Assisting with communication and rollout of HR programs, policy updates, and employee initiatives
This role will also develop payroll backup capability to support continuity within the HR/payroll function. Responsibilities include:
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Learning AIL’s payroll system, payroll cycle, and related processes
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Developing working knowledge of payroll inputs, approvals, employee changes, documentation requirements, and deadlines
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Supporting payroll-related administration, data accuracy, and follow-up under the direction of the payroll owner
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Handling payroll and employee information with a high level of confidentiality and accuracy
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Documenting payroll backup procedures and contributing to continuity planning for payroll coverage
You will help keep HR programs and processes organized, accurate, and responsive. Responsibilities include:
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Supporting performance management, training coordination, employee communications, and annual HR processes as required
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Maintaining accurate HR records and tracking tools for compliance, reporting, and follow-up
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Identifying process gaps and supporting improvements that make HR processes easier for employees, managers, and the HR team
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Coordinating with payroll, safety, and operations teams to support timely completion of people-related processes
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Contributing to a professional, responsive, and well-organized HR service experience
The successful candidate will bring:
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Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field
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5 plus years generalist experience, preferably in the manufacturing industry
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Experience in HR coordination, recruitment, office administration, or a generalist support role
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Experience supporting hourly recruitment, considered an asset
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Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on details
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a service-oriented approach
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Ability to handle confidential information with discretion, professionalism, and accuracy
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Comfort learning HRIS, payroll, and applicant tracking systems
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related business tools
This contract role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to HR service delivery, recruitment support, payroll continuity, and employee experience. You will work closely with employees, managers, payroll, safety, operations, and leadership while gaining exposure to a broad range of HR activities.
This is a strong fit for someone who is organized, approachable, detail-oriented, and eager to make a meaningful contribution during a defined contract period.
Atlantic Industries Ltd. is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in concert with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. As such, Atlantic Industries Ltd. will make accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process.
