WHO WE ARE…

At EastGen we are an industry leader, best known for advancing the dairy/beef industries through our unmatched genetic innovation, leading-edge technology, and advanced reproductive solutions. As a farmer owned organization, we are accountable to farmers first; treating our customers with respect and integrity is the foundation of our business. The true secret to our success is our people – we aspire to have the best-trained and most knowledgeable team members in our industry. Our 120 team members proudly serve our customers across Ontario and the Atlantic provinces.

WHAT YOU’LL DO…

We’re currently looking for an HR Generalist to join our team in creating a positive employee experience at EastGen! In this role you’ll play a key role in supporting the daily operations of a wide range of HR functions, spanning the entire employee lifecycle. This role is eligible for a hybrid working arrangement, with 3-days per week based from our Head office in Guelph, ON.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Provide coaching, guidance, and advice to people leaders
• Partner with leaders to support the end-to-end recruitment process
• Coordinate employee onboarding sessions
• Schedule and follow up on employee training completion
• Lead employee engagement, recognition, and wellness initiatives
• Maintain employee records, people data, and HR reporting
• Provide guidance and support in our Health & Safety programs and initiatives
• Contribute to HR projects and administrative tasks as needed

You love to make an impact - you are a proactive, collaborative, and detail-oriented HR professional who consistently delivers results. You maintain a curious mindset and are dedicated to delivering a positive, people-focused experience. Ideally you will bring the following skills and abilities to this role:

• 3 years experience working in human resources
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, or related field
• CHRP designation, completed or in progress is considered an asset
• Fluent in English with proven effective communication skills (oral and written)
• Advanced knowledge in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Well developed relationship building abilities
• Strong organizational and time management skill