HR Generalist at AGI - Ag Growth International

Position Title: Human Resources Generalist

Department: Human Resources

Location: Winnipeg, MB

About AGI

AGI is a global food-based infrastructure company publicly traded in Canada. With over 3,800 employees and over 30 global manufacturing brands, AGI is a leading provider of equipment and technology solutions for agricultural commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain and feed systems and an expanding platform for food processing facilities.

The Opportunity

The AGI Human Resources (HR) team is a key partner with the local leadership, providing critical support in creating a productive and positive culture. We’re seeking a qualified and resourceful Human Resources Generalist to support our department in ensuring smooth, efficient business operations. The Human Resources Generalist will have both administrative and strategic responsibilities and will support key functions such as recruitment, training and development, and compensation and benefits. At AGI, we understand that our business thrives when our employees thrive, and it begins with the HR team.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders, HR Business Partners, shared services, and Centers of Excellence to support the North America HR operating model and ensure consistent execution of employee lifecycle processes.
• Provide day-to-day HR guidance to managers and employees on employee relations, performance, attendance, discipline, accommodations, leaves, return-to-work, and conflict resolution; escalate complex or high-risk matters as appropriate.
• Administer and support HR policies, procedures, programs, and compliance requirements, including policy updates, employee handbook maintenance, investigations, and consistent application of federal and state employment requirements.
• Coordinate recruitment support, onboarding, orientation, 30/60/90-day check-ins, employee transitions, and exit interview processes in partnership with Talent Acquisition and business leaders.
• Support performance management, talent review, succession planning, employee development, engagement, retention actions, and organizational training initiatives.
• Support compensation, benefits, wellness, and job architecture processes, including job description updates, employee inquiries, and coordination with internal and external partners.
• Maintain accurate HRIS, payroll, time and attendance, and employee record data for new hires, transfers, promotions, status changes, leaves, and terminations; prepare reports and track follow-up actions as needed.
• Prepare clear HR communications, employee notices, manager talking points, and change-management materials to support policy, organizational, engagement, and site-level initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, employee experience, culture, performance, and business outcomes through data, feedback, and partnership with site and functional leaders.
• Support HR, safety, ethics, and compliance programs; follow AGI’s safety policies, Code of Business Ethics, and related compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• 3 to 5 years of proven Human Resources Generalist experience.
• Understanding of general human resources policies and procedures.
• Good knowledge of employment standards/labor laws.
• Strong skill sets and proven abilities with Microsoft Office; HRIS systems will be a plus.
• Excellent communication and people skills, ethics, and cultural awareness.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 10% of the time

Why AGI?

We’re leading the way in global food supply chain solutions and here’s how:

We’re the leading global expert in providing farmers, processors and commercial customers with the right equipment and customized engineering solutions to produce, protect and deliver the world’s grain, fertilizer, seed, feed and food supplies. Dedicated to safety, innovation and customization, AGI offers one of the largest catalogs of equipment and full-service planning and engineering services for the storage, blending, mixing, conveying, conditioning, and processing of agricultural products worldwide. Supported by an extensive in-country sales and service team, AGI provides a global distribution network and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Brazil, India, France, and Italy.

Our Culture

Safety and teamwork are the cornerstones of our global culture. In all aspects of our business, diverse and inclusive teams work together to deliver quality products, solutions, and services for our customers around the world.

Our Benefits

Our competitive salaries, benefits packages, and employee share purchase plan help you take care of your family. Professional development activities keep you learning and involved, offering many opportunities to grow and advance your career.

With AGI, you’re choosing an employer dedicated to strengthening and securing the global food supply chain.

AGI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.