HR Generalist

Whitby, ON, Canada

$60,000 to $68,000 · Full-time

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Pay: $60,000 to $68,000
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Dec 2, 2026
Experience: 3 – 5 years’ experience in an HR Generalist role
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 2, 2026

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Job Description

Position Overview

The HR Generalist will provide professional and administrative support in multiple aspects of the Human Resources function, including recruitment, training and development, HR policy guidance, employee engagement, employee relations, team building and organizational culture initiatives. The role requires strong skills and expertise in human resources management to effectively contribute to departmental objectives and support the organization's success. Reporting to the HR Manager, the HR Coordinator is expected to bring comprehensive knowledge of HR practices, employment legislation, and reporting compliance requirements, ensuring that HR processes are administered accurately and in accordance with company policies and regulatory standards.

Essential Job Functions

Human Resources – 85%

Acts as HR Business Partner for the assigned business unit, performing daily administration of HR functions.
Coordinates recruiting process; including screening resumes, scheduling interviews, soliciting hiring manager feedback, presenting offers, and conducting background checks.
Conducts new hire orientation ensuring employees have a positive onboarding experience.
Inputs HRIS data and maintains employee personnel records.
Responsible for generation of ad hoc reports as needed.
Works with employees and leadership on leave of absences and workers compensation claims.
Partners with Environmental Health & Safety to promote a safe working environment.
Administers tracking of employee training and performance review completion.
Assists with performance management and employee relation concerns, conducting full scope investigations as needed, and prepares employee corrective actions and performance improvement plans.
Responsible for planning and implementing employee appreciation events.
Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to improve efficiency of the department and to enhance the overall workplace culture.
Liaison for benefit and pension program for hourly and salary employees.
Processes all changes in HR systems including new hires and terminations and ensures all supporting documentation is completed and filed accurately and in a timely manner.
Performs employees advocate functions such as responding to questions and issues raised pertaining to the benefits and pension program, vacation, sick leave, leave of absence and employee assistance.
Produce security badges for all employees and forklift badges for licensed employees.

Payroll & Benefits – 15%

Interfaces with Payroll to troubleshoot and resolve employee payroll issues
Maintains time off tracking system on Payworks, in accordance with provincial legislation and internal policies.
Prepares Record of Employment documents to Service Canada in accordance with Federal legislation.
Liaise with department managers to ensure timely submission of employees’ time and attendance records.
Provides managers and employees with answers to questions related to payroll policies and procedures and basic benefits.

Experience And Skills

Job Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business, or related field
3 – 5 years’ experience in an HR Generalist role
HRPA of CHRL / CHRP designation or in progress
Proven experience in full cycle recruitment within a Talent Flow System
Demonstrated experience administering employee benefits including pension, RRSP, ESPP programs.
Superior computer skills (Outlook, Excel, database and spreadsheet software)
Knowledge and understanding of employment legislations under Employment Standards Act, Ontario, Human Rights Code, Occupations Health & Safety Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
Ability to maintain strict standards of confidentiality and deal with sensitive information.
Demonstrated flexibility and initiative with excellent problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
Self-motivated with good organizational skills to efficiently manage workload and deal effectively with multiple demands.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

Office and/or manufacturing environment.
Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones).
May work extended hours and weekends as needed.
May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.

Travel Requirements

0 - 5% May be required.

Pay Info

$60,000 to $68,000

At Kratos Antenna Solutions Corporation Inc., we understand that the success and strength of our business rest with our people. To secure the best talent, we seek to create a workforce that reflects the diverse populations of the communities where we live and work and to create a culture based on safety, innovation and inclusiveness.

Thank you for considering a career with Kratos Antenna Solutions, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application and interviewing process.

If you are having difficulty applying or you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email ASC.humanresources@kratosdefense.com.

Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.

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Responsibilities

Serve as the HR business partner for an assigned business unit, supporting recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, training, HRIS records, benefits, pensions, and workplace culture initiatives. Coordinate payroll-related support, time-off tracking, employment records, and attendance submissions while ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable legislation.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in business or a related field, 3–5 years of HR generalist experience, and an HRPA CHRL or CHRP designation or progress toward one. Candidates should have full-cycle recruitment and employee benefits experience, knowledge of relevant Ontario and federal legislation, strong computer and organizational skills, and the ability to handle confidential matters effectively.

Skills

Full-Cycle Recruitment
Employee Relations
Performance Management
Employee Investigations
HRIS Administration
Benefits Administration
Pension Administration
Payroll Support
Employment Legislation
Leave of Absence Administration
Workers' Compensation
Training and Development
Employee Engagement
Reporting and Data Management
Confidentiality
Problem-Solving

Benefits

Employee Benefits
Pension
Employee Share Purchase Plan

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Keywords

Human Resources
HR Business Partner
Full-Cycle Recruitment
Talent Flow System
HRIS
Employee Onboarding
Employee Relations
Performance Management
Employee Investigations
Corrective Actions
Performance Improvement Plans
Benefits Administration
Pension Programs
RRSP
ESPP
Payroll
Payworks
Time-Off Tracking
Record of Employment
Service Canada
Employment Standards Act
Ontario Human Rights Code
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Excel
Workers' Compensation
Leave of Absence
Training and Development
Employee Engagement

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