HR Generalist Job

Primary location: Mississauga, Ontario 
Relocation offered: No 
Employment status: Full-Time 
Travel: No 
Non-compete: No 

The estimated base salary range for this role is “$70,000 to $90,000 CAD” per year.  
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

​What does it mean to work at Plasterform, Inc., a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

Standard benefit package offerings: medical, dental, prescription drugs, life insurance
Vacation and sick time

The Human Resources Generalist plays a pivotal role in supporting employees at the Plasterform manufacturing facility in Mississauga. This onsite position is responsible for overseeing both strategic and day-to-day HR operations, ensuring a positive and compliant workplace for 50+ employees. Key areas of focus include policy administration, recruitment and staffing, employee onboarding and training, benefits and leave management, employee relations, performance management, and regulatory compliance. This role is ideal for an HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about fostering a strong workplace culture.

What’s In It for You?

• Be a key player in supporting and developing a strong workforce in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Gain hands-on experience in all aspects of HR, from policy administration to employee relations and compliance.
• Work in an environment where people matter, and you can make a difference in employee engagement and workplace culture.

What You’ll Do:

HR Service Delivery

• Build strong relationships with employees by engaging in proactive workplace interactions.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and temp agency partnerships.
• Assist employees with benefits enrollment and manage paid time off and leave requests.
• Maintain accurate personnel records and process employee actions (hires, promotions, terminations).
• Conduct wage surveys and collaborate on compensation strategies.

Coach & Develop Front-Line Supervisors

• Provide leadership training and coaching to supervisors.
• Guide managers on employee performance, conflict resolution, and discipline administration.
• Conduct investigations as needed.

Worker’s Compensation & Safety

• Partner with the EHS Specialist on worker’s compensation cases and safety incident investigations.

Policies, Compliance & Communication

• Develop and update HR policies and ensure compliance with company and legal regulations.
• Maintain employee bulletin boards and required postings.
• Lead compliance training initiatives.

Employee Engagement & Recognition

• Organize employee events, meals, and charitable initiatives.
• Support employee recognition programs to foster a positive work culture.

What Will Make You Successful?

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills—ability to engage employees at all levels.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with HRIS software.
• Working knowledge of Ontario labor laws.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field.
• 3+ years’ experience in human resources

What Will Make You Stand Out?

• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or construction setting
• Bilingual (Vietnamese and English)
• Experience managing HR in a multi-shift manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to coach and develop supervisors.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, safety compliance, and compensation strategies.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to work independently.

Why should you join Plasterform, Inc., a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

Plasterform, Inc., a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1.3B in revenue, AWI has about 3,600 employees and a manufacturing network of twenty=-one facilities in North America.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 160 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:

• Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location (Mississauga, ON)

Mississauga is a city neighboring Toronto on Lake Ontario. On the lakefront, Port Credit has shops, a working lighthouse and a marina with a grounded freighter. Multi-use trails wind through the city's parks and woodlands. In the center, Mississauga Celebration Square hosts multicultural festivals and has a skating rink in winter. A popular shopping destination, the city has several huge malls. The city has a population of over 700,000 and is known for their active cultural life with galleries, theaters, art centers, concert halls and museums.

Plasterform, Inc., a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, is committed to providing an environment free of discrimination and harassment on the applicable prohibited grounds under applicable human rights legislation, where individuals are treated with respect, have equal opportunities in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and can contribute meaningfully in the workplace once employed.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!