SR Human Resources Generalist

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What we offer:

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary:

The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.

Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.

Job Responsibilities:

Job Profile: Serves as a trusted HR partner by providing guidance and support to employees and leaders, while leading key compensation activities, employee relations initiatives, workplace investigations, compliance and audit activities. Responsible for compensation administration, payroll support, job evaluation and classification, pay equity compliance, job description management, and participation in internal and external audits to support organizational effectiveness and regulatory compliance.

QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB:

• Immediate opening
• $85,000 - $95,000 annual compensation
• Completion of a Post Graduate College diploma or University degree in Human Resources required
• CHRP (Certified Human Resources Professional) designation preferred
• Minimum 5 years of senior Human Resources experience within a manufacturing or fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated experience in compensation administration, job evaluation, pay equity, and market benchmarking.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, human resources best practices, and compensation principles.
• Previous experience developing and managing annual labour plans, compensation budgets, and merit increase processes.
• Experience with Workday or a comparable Human Resources Information System (HRIS) required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of payroll processes, time and attendance systems, statutory deductions, payroll legislation, payroll reconciliations, and supporting payroll-related audits, reporting, and compliance activities.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

MAIN DUTIES:

• Act as the primary lead for compensation-related activities, including:

• • Annual labour planning and forecasting
  • Annual wage review processes
  • Job evaluation and position classification
  • Pay Equity compliance and reporting
  • Recommendation and administration of compensation adjustments
  • Analyse compensation data and provide recommendations to ensure internal equity and external market competitiveness

• Support payroll activities and serve as a payroll backup.
• Providing guidance and support to employees and leaders while fostering positive employee relations.
• Development and maintenance of all job descriptions.
• Support payroll administration and related audit, compliance, and reporting activities.
• Conduct and support workplace investigations as required.
• Lead and participate in HR audits, including MAFACT, IATF, LEA, CTPAT, TISAX and other corporate requirements.
• Maintain accurate HR records, metrics, and reporting while identifying opportunities for process improvement.
• Support talent acquisition, onboarding, training and development, benefits administration, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Support employee recognition and engagement events.
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement and 5S initiatives in support of operational excellence.
• Perform other Human Resources duties and special projects as assigned.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Magna Exteriors