Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources Generalist

Sunrise Farms is a group of companies with primary focus in the poultry industry. From our hatcheries to our "ready to eat" state of the art cooking facilities we service customers in the retail, food service and industrial sectors. We are proud of our support of the Canadian farm as well as our investment in the latest equipment and technologies at our facilities across Canada. Our test kitchens have the most current cooking equipment replicating that used in commercial establishments, to facilitate precision testing. This way you know the product you receive will perform to your expectations. We are proud of our long-standing partnerships with family-owned Canadian chicken farmers to produce high quality products.

The HR Generalist is responsible for supporting day-to-day Human Resources operations, ensuring the organization attracts, develops, and retains top talent while maintaining compliance with employment laws and fostering a positive workplace culture. This role requires hands-on execution, working closely with managers and employees to provide guidance, address issues, and implement HR initiatives. The HR Generalist will be a solo HR practitioner supporting two facilities, with oversight and guidance provided by the Corporate Director of HR.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate full-cycle recruitment including posting jobs, screening applicants, scheduling interviews, and facilitating onboarding for new hires
• Contribute to employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and team-building events
• Ensure policies are up to date and compliant with employment legislation; assist in audits and reporting requirements
• Serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers; address workplace concerns promptly and effectively
• Coordinate workplace injury reporting, manage WorkSafeBC claims, and liaise with employees, managers, and the insurance board to ensure timely resolution and compliance
• Support performance review cycles, assist with goal setting, and provide guidance to managers on performance improvement processes
• Help coordinate learning initiatives, track employee participation, and recommend skill-building opportunities
• Prepare employee letters such as offers, promotions, and disciplinary notices
• Coordinate workplace investigations, ensuring proper documentation and confidentiality
• Maintain accurate employee records, prepare HR reports, and manage HRIS data integrity

Skills/Qualifications:

• Certificate or degree in Human Resource Management or a related field, and minimum of 3-5 years related experience in a Human Resources Generalist role
• Strong knowledge and understanding of HR policies and procedures
• Solid understanding of best practices and current regulations specific to HR
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects, tasks and priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Team player willing to help wherever needed
• Highly responsive and approachable, with a strong customer service orientation
• Reliable person of integrity who carefully manages confidential information
• Demonstrated ability to thrive when working independently, taking initiative wherever possible
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficiency in MS Office and HRIS; experience with Ceridian Dayforce is an asset
• Working toward CPHR is an asset

$70,000 - $75,000 a year

At Sunrise Farms we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply. Please note that the expected new hire salary range provided is derived from a group of like roles within Sunrise Farms. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.