People & Culture Generalist
Role: | People & Culture Generalist |
Location: | Etobicoke & Mississauga Ontario |
Company: | Stelumar Advanced Manufacturing Inc. |
Department: | People & Culture |
Employment Type: | Full-Time, Permanent |
Reports to: | Director, People & Culture |
Stelumar Advanced Manufacturing Inc. (SAMI or Stelumar) is a technology-driven company dedicated to revolutionizing homebuilding in Canada through advanced modular building solutions. Founded by Canadian entrepreneur Peter Gilgan, founder of Mattamy Homes, Stelumar combines automation, robotics, and AI to modernize construction and help address the housing shortage. With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the Greater Toronto Area, Stelumar is focused on accelerating construction timelines, improving consistency and making housing more attainable. Stelumar produces precision-built walls, floors, and roofing systems, factory-built modular units, and interior cabinetry and millwork at industrial scale. Its development and construction arm, Stelumar Communities, delivers scalable modular housing from planning and design to construction and handover. The team supports low- and mid-rise residential, purpose-built rental, affordable and workforce housing, student housing, hospitality, healthcare-related housing, and institutional developments. Together, Stelumar is delivering housing people are proud of.
For more information, visit Stelumar.com.
What we offer
The People & Culture Generalist will play a hands-on role supporting SAMI’s growing workforce. You’ll partner closely with leaders and employees across manufacturing and corporate teams, delivering end‑to‑end People & Culture support with a strong focus on labour relations, employee relations, and high‑volume recruitment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, operational environment, enjoys being close to the business, and can balance practical day‑to‑day execution with broader People & Culture initiatives as SAMI continues to scale.
What you’ll do
- Serve as the first point of contact for People & Culture matters, including employee relations, labour relations, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and learning and development.
- Coach and advise leaders and employees on HR policies, programs, processes, employment and labour legislation.
- Lead timely and effective resolution of employee relations matters, including investigations, attendance management, and corrective action.
- Build trust and credibility across all employee groups and foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace.
- Strengthen frontline people management capability in a manufacturing environment through hands‑on partnership with leaders.
- Lead and support full‑cycle recruitment, with a focus on manufacturing, operations, skilled trades, and high‑volume hourly roles, as well as corporate roles as needed.
- Coordinate high‑volume shop‑floor hiring using diverse sourcing channels, including agencies, referrals, and community partnerships.
- Ensure a positive, compliant, and consistent onboarding experience for all employees.
- Administer and apply People & Culture policies, programs, and procedures in alignment with SAMI’s Employee Handbook and Privacy Policy.
- Maintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance with employment standards, privacy legislation, and internal requirements.
- Partner with Payroll and HR Technology to support data accuracy, onboarding workflows, and union‑specific needs.
- Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and safety‑focused culture aligned with SAMI’s values.
- Support People & Culture initiatives related to engagement, performance, leadership development, and continuous improvement.
- Identify opportunities to enhance People & Culture processes, tools, and employee experience in a fast‑growing manufacturing organization.
- Stay current on legislation, market trends, and best practices; perform other duties as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned.
What you bring
- Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
- 1-3+ years of experience in a Human Resources / People & Culture Generalist role.
- Strong knowledge of Ontario employment and labour legislation with hands-on employee relations experience.
- Proven full‑cycle recruitment experience, ideally in manufacturing or high‑volume environments.
- Ability to build strong, credible relationships across all levels of the organization.
- Strong communication skills and comfort working in an operational, shop‑floor environment.
- A strategic and curious mindset combined with a practical, solution-oriented approach.
- Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
- Positive, proactive, and action-oriented attitude.
- Proficiency in HR software systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Willingness to travel to factory locations within the GTA.
Bonus Points
- Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or operations-driven environments.
- Exposure to workplace health and safety programs and training coordination.
- Experience supporting both hourly and salaried employee groups.
- CHRP (or working toward).
Compensation
The expected base salary range for this position is $70,000-$110,000. Actual pay may vary depending on your job-related knowledge, competencies, and skills. We recognize that exceptional situations may fall outside of this range, and we encourage all interested applicants to apply.
You are also eligible to participate in SAMI's annual bonus program, which gives you the opportunity to increase your total compensation if business and individual goals are achieved.
We encourage applicants who meet most of the role requirements to hit that submit button and apply! It’s okay if you don’t have 100% of the requirements. If you’re the right candidate, we’ll help you learn and grow.
Stelumar is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation through any aspects of the selection process, please notify us on your application and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Qualified applicants will be contacted directly by the Talent Acquisition team.