Plant HR Generalist at Dare Foods Limited

Made Better isn’t just a claim; it’s our Dare promise.

Dare has been a proudly Canadian, family-owned company since 1889. Throughout our long history, we’ve created some of the most loved brands in the country including Bear Paws cookies, REALFRUIT gummies, Breton crackers, Melba Toast and many more. For over 130 years we had been located in the Kitchener area since the family’s original store opened in 1892. We are head quartered in Cambridge Ontario and we’ve expanded our roots far beyond. With manufacturing plants in North America and over 1400 employees, Dare is part of the fabric of Canada.

At Dare our dedicated team works passionately to uphold our tradition of excellence, innovation and quality in every aspect of our operations. Our state-of-the-art facilities utilize advanced technology to ensure consistency and quality while meeting the evolving needs of our consumers and customers.

Location: Kitchener, Ontario (on-site)

Salary range - $50,000 - $70,000

Position Overview

This is a replacement position based out of our Kitchener manufacturing facility, supporting HR operations for our Kitchener plant.

The Human Resources Generalist supports day-to-day HR operations and serves as the first point of contact for employees regarding HR-related inquiries. This role plays a key part in ensuring smooth HR processes across onboarding, employee relations, recruitment, payroll support, benefits administration, compliance, and HR reporting. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and capable of handling confidential information with discretion.

Please note: This is an on-site position.

Key Responsibilities

• Day-to-day HR operations: onboarding, offboarding, documentation, HRIS updates, and maintaining data integrity.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employees regarding HR-related inquiries.
• Provide guidance on HR processes, employee relations, and ensure compliance with employment law and internal policies.
• Responsible for maintaining all employee files and confidential information.
• Monitor and track attendance policies.
• Support full-cycle recruiting for select roles: post jobs, screen candidates, schedule interviews, coordinate offers, and manage the candidate experience.
• Update and maintain Dayforce (HRIS) with all employee changes.
• Ensure accurate employee data and reporting.
• Produce HR metrics and dashboards to inform leadership (e.g., turnover, hiring pipeline, headcount, absence trends).
• Coordinate benefits administration with Corporate HR to ensure timely employee enrollment.
• Support payroll processing, timecard auditing, and leaves of absence tracking
• Support learning and development initiatives.
• Assist in organizing employee engagement events, recognition programs, and maintaining communication boards.
• Perform additional duties as required to support departmental and organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Secondary degree or diploma in Business Administration or a related discipline.
• 2- 4 years of HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with employees at all levels.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to multi-task, work independently, and collaborate effectively.
• Demonstrated results-focused approach with a high sense of urgency.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems such as Dayforce is an asset.
• Strong data entry skills with attention to detail for accurate record-keeping.
• Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially and professionally.
• Strong decision-making, proactive problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to travel to the Vancouver, BC manufacturing facility location as required

Total Rewards Package: Our Total Rewards package reflects the investment we make in our employees to help them and their families achieve their well-being goals. Total Rewards at Dare Foods includes a competitive base salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits and retirement programs. In addition, we offer paid time off, career development opportunities as well as reward and recognition programs.

At Dare Foods Limited, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive, accessible, equal-opportunity environment that welcomes all individuals from all backgrounds because we know it will make our company a better place to work. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment.

We want to thank all candidates in advance for their interest; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we cannot confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.

Salary offers will be determined based on the candidate's skills, experience, and internal equity.