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Human Resources Generalist

@ ASTEC

Thornbury, Ontario

Full-time2+ years experience
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Overview

ASTEC is hiring a full-time Human Resources Generalist, onsite at its BTI site in Thornbury, Ontario. The role supports the full employee life cycle, including onboarding, employee relations, training tracking, performance management and offboarding for assigned client groups. The posting requires an associate's or bachelor's degree in HR, business or a related field and at least two years of HR experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage onboarding and 30-60-90-day program for assigned client groups
  • Handle employee relations issues and investigations
  • Track training and development and compliance
  • Oversee performance management and succession planning
  • Liaise with recruitment and hiring managers to fill vacancies

Requirements summary:

  • Associate's or bachelor's degree in HR, business or related field
  • Minimum 2 years HR experience in a manufacturing environment
  • PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred
  • Knowledge of employment laws and regulations
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Conflict resolution and communication skills

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Employer posting date
2026-11-02
First seen by our source
2026-11-14
Source record updated
2026-11-14

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentHuman resources
Experience2+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice, Warehouse
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsPHR, SHRM-CP
EducationCollege diploma (preferred), Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
Fields of studyHuman Resources, Business, Related field
Perks mentionedWellness, Paid training

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Job description
BUILT TO CONNECT

At Astec, we believe in the power of connection and the importance of building long-lasting relationships with our employees, customers and the communities we call home. With a team more than 4,000 strong, our employees are our #1 advantage. We invest in skills training and provide opportunities for career development to help you grow along with the business. We offer programs that support physical safety, as well as benefits and resources to enhance total health and wellbeing, so you can be your best at work and at home.

Our equipment is used to build the roads and infrastructure that connects us to each other and to the goods and services we use. We are an industry leader known for delivering innovative solutions that create value for our customers. As our industry evolves, we are using new technology and data like never before.

We’re looking for creative problem solvers to build the future with us. Connect with us today and build your career at Astec.

LOCATION: This is an onsite position at our BTI site in Thornbury, Ontario.

About The Position

Provides support in all areas of the Human Resources department. Assumes ownership for the successful and compliant execution of the Employee Life Cycle.

Deliverables & Responsibilities

  • Ensure smooth, efficient onboarding process that sets new employees up for success
  • Manage employee relations issues for assigned client group through effective conflict resolution management and investigations, and maintain comprehensive records
  • Training and development tracking for assigned client groups to ensure the organization’s workforce is knowledgeable for achieving company goals and is compliant with applicable laws and regulations for Astec’s industry standards.
  • Performance Management and Succession Planning oversight for incumbent’s assigned client groups.
  • Monitor, track, and implement change management plans for employee engagement and satisfaction for assigned client groups.
  • Ensure smooth offboarding of exiting employees within client groups that are compliant with Federal, state, and local labor practices.
  • Ability to improve current HR processes to enhance HR efficiency and the employee experience for assigned client groups.
  • Be the liaison for the hiring process with the recruitment team and hiring managers to ensure that vacant positions are filled in a timely manner using Astec’s interview practices and procedures, coordinate new hire orientation, liase with Astec’s HR COE’s to ensure employees are onboarded smoothly.
  • Responsible for the management and compliance of the Astec 30-60-90-day onboarding program to ensure new employees are receiving a world-class employee experience and to be proactive of any opportunities that will assist in higher levels of engagement and employee satisfaction within assigned client groups.
  • Work collaboratively with assigned client group managers to develop and implement specific employee programs, policies, processes, and systems
  • Conduct the HR portion of new hire orientation and provide new employees with a positive first impression of the organization, core values and organizational culture
  • Act as a liaison between employees and management in assigned client group to address workplace issues to ensure a positive work environment is maintained. This may include handling employee concerns and conduct employee investigations when needed to assist in maintaining a respectful and collaborative work environment.
  • Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance
  • Collaborate with the assigned client group leadership, talent acquisition, recruitment agency and organizational development to understand the skills and competencies are clear for filling vacant positions
  • Oversee the performance review process for assigned client group managers on effective feedback, and supporting employee growth through performance management systems.
  • Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law
  • Collaborate with EHS team to ensure that all employees in assigned client group always follow Astec Safety Rules, OSHA and Federal regulations, and are held accountable in a fair and consistent manner when policies, procedures and regulations have been breached
  • Partner with group leadership to create, implement and ensure employee engagement programs and initiatives are taking place to maintain and improve employee satisfaction.
  • Actively support Astec’s core values, mission statement and vision statement.
  • Assume other special activities and responsibilities as directed

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:

  • Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or a related field
  • Minimum of (2) years of Human resources experience in a manufacturing environment
  • PHR or SHRM-CP Certification preferred.
  • Knowledge of laws and regulations governing Human Resource functions
  • Proficiency with personal computer and Microsoft Office Suite software applications
  • Demonstrated experience in applying conflict resolution skills to effectively resolve workplace issues
  • Ability to communicate effectively and reach a diverse, multigenerational workforce
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills coupled with the ability to change tasks as needed
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team, not afraid to challenge the status-quo, and provide feedback to the leaders in assigned client group and members of HR team in professional and respectful manner
  • Ability to interpret, communicate, and enhance workplace policies
  • Ability to exercise a high level of independent judgement on a customary and regular basis
  • Proven ability to deliver engaging presentations and facilitate discussions effectively in workplace settings
  • Prior training in continuous improvement and problem-solving methodologies
  • Proven track record of managing project and implementing HR programs.

Supervisor and Leadership Expectations

None

Our Culture and Values

Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.

  • Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers
  • Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
  • Respect for all individuals
  • Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
  • Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success

Travel Requirements: 0% of travel, regional, international

NOTE: This position responsible for certain internal control responsibilities. These internal control responsibilities are verbally communicated to the incumbent and periodic feedback is provided as it relates to the performance of these internal control responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment and occasionally a manufacturing shop plant environment. Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Manufacturing Environment

Shop manufacturing environment exposures include exposure to moving mechanical parts, machinery, tools and equipment, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, motorized vehicles, welding and machining operations, outside weather conditions and exposure to the risk of electric shock. The employee may occasionally be exposed to varying levels of dirt, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, very warm and/or very chilly temperatures. The noise level in the shop can be very loud at times consistent with an industrial assembly facility and may require hearing protection. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.

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