Our client in Kitchener is looking for an HR skilled with experience in Health & Safety in a manufacturing environment!This position will start out on a Contract to Permanent basis with permanent hire for the successful candidate upon satisfactory completion of the probationary period!Hourly starting rate will be based on a salary between $50-55K. Excellent opportunity for growth in this role!Required Skills:3-5 years of experience in an Human Resources roleExperience in Health and Safety in a manufacturing environmentPayroll experience is a MUSTExperience with WSIB claims management is MUST as this company has "no lost time" incidents for the last 9 years.Education and Training is Human Resources or Health and Safety with a designation in either area is an ASSETExcellent communication skills and the ability to multi-taskStrong supporter of safety in the workplaceExperience with Safety Groups is an ASSETJob Responsibilities:Human Resources:Support staff to ensure they adhere to HR policiesDevelop or update policies, annual review and postingsRecruitmentProcess new employee orientation correspondenceManage employee shift scheduleForecast and organize weekly temporary staffing requirements and process weekly payrollProcess bi-weekly payroll for full time employeesApprove,



manage and track employee status noticesPost job openings and screen possible candidatesManage long term disability claims with the assistance of OMC payrollProcess employee dental and medical benefitsmanager attendance and disciplinary programDeal with employee and management issues or concernsVacation planning and monitoringWage analysis /competitive review/labour analysis/budgetMaintain training matrix and planningManage Fastenal Machine AccessManage Attendance Tracker and Scanning MachineManage Training MatrixMaintain Shift ScheduleHealth and Safety:Manage JHSC members to ensure their goals are achieved in a timely mannerAssist with corporate planning and forecastingParticipate in EMC safety groupMentor and Manage the health and safety programPre-Start Health and Safety ReviewsCertified MemberDevelop or update policies, annual review and postingsMaintain legislative requirements on Posting BoardMaintain Qualified First Aiders and First Aid RoomMonthly Workplace Audits (JHSC, Action Items, Minutes, Schedule)Waste Manifesting Program with PandaDisciplinary Tracking and DocumentationsManage all WSIB Claims, Reporting, Monitoring and related ComplianceOur client is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Jayne at the above email address.

📌 Health And Safety/ Hr Coordinator (Kitchener)
🏢 Grand River Personnel
📍 Kitchener