HR Generalist

Celebrating 60 years in business!

Who we are

With nine wholesale branches and three luxury showrooms located throughout southwestern Ontario, Marks Supply is a leading supplier for top-quality Plumbing , PVF, Hydronics and HVAC products. Our success is directly linked to our conviction to provide exceptional customer service; to nurture a highly educated, knowledgeable team of employees; and to embrace new, innovative technology. Recently acquired by Munch’s Supply, a leading U.S.-based HVAC and Plumbing Distributor, we are uniquely positioned to grow exponentially.

What makes us different from other wholesale distributors is our people, and the deep commitment they have to sharing the very best product knowledge to guide customer decisions and demonstrate our value. Through ongoing training, a generous education policy, and our Product Pros Program, we set our teams up for success, knowing they are the foundation our success relies on. Joining us now is a chance to be a critical part in the next phase of our growth and the confidence to know we will take you on that journey with us.

Who we need

We are seeking an enthusiastic people management professional to join our team in Kitchener as our new Human Resources (HR) Generalist. You will take charge of the day-to-day operational activities related to human resources, offering advice on compliance with industry practices, supporting talent management, and implementing workplace health and safety standards.

What's in it for you

Exposure and professional growth . You want to expand your accountabilities to take ownership of our HR activities in Kitchener and empower those around you. You will be supported by colleagues across our portfolio, taking on the different challenges every day and learning as you go. You will build your understanding of our organizational HR's inner workings and our industry. You will have the chance to build your career in this role, and make your mark as you grow with us, including opportunities to move into an HRBP role.

What you will do:

• Support talent management. You will assist in optimizing the recruitment processes for new staff, employing strategies to ensure that they are welcomed and integrate well into our workforce.
• Advise stakeholders on compliance. You will offer recommendations and information to both managers and employees on lawful compliance with industry workplace standards.
• Administer and design workplace programs. You will assist in the development and execution of the programs for workplace performance, including but not limited to learning and development, talent acquisition, employee lifecycle development, employee rewards including benefits and compensation and compliance.
• Support employee-centric programs. You will assist in the administration of staff performance evaluation, recognition, and development programs, to ensure all employees are working at their best capacity.
• Maintain and follow up on employee information. You will preserve employee data both electronically and physically. You will also follow up on all filed employee files, including WSIB, STD, LTD, and protective leave forms.
• Manage branch HR requests. You will take the daily requests from various branches regarding employee relation issues, training, recruitment, and more.

What you bring:

• The education and experience . You have a degree or diploma in Human Resources or a related field and three years of progressive experience in HR. You have a working understanding of WSIB standards and how to administer their relevant forms. You are a member of the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) and have or are working towards Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) designation.
• The technical skills . You have a working knowledge of standard HRIS software such as Workday, ADP, or Ceridian. In addition, you are proficient with MS Office and may have exposure to LMS systems.
• The accountability . You are a go-getter and solution-oriented. You have the drive for success, deep respect for confidentiality, and can exercise discretion where required. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can prioritize competing deliverables and timelines.
• The interpersonal skills . You have effective and flexible communications skills and can build working relationships with management, employees, and relevant business stakeholders.

Need more reasons to join?

Marks Supply is a place where respect for the person, the work, and opinions are paramount. With executive leaders onsite weekly, this is a place that retains and actively nurtures a small company feel while drawing on the benefits and support of a larger organization. Our culture is built around supporting a better life for our employees. We have a roster of people who have been with us for over 15 years and a welcoming environment and room to grow for new team members.

• We appreciate you. We are committed to the growth and development of our employees in both their professional and personal lives through our Build a Better Life (BABL) program. We offer tools and resources, including comprehensive health benefits for you and your family; Employee and Family Assistance Program; financial planning and saving resources; educational reimbursement and more.
• We foster a casual atmosphere and a distinct lack of bureaucracy. Our uniqueness is access to decision-makers, an openness for ideas, and the confidence that you aren’t a number, you are a name. We pride ourselves on a place where people can bring their whole self to work, and we train our managers on how to adapt to an individual’s learning and feedback style. We empower our employees to make decisions, to learn from their mistakes, and to reach further in their career with us.
• We care. There’s just no other way to put this. No bells, no whistles needed. At Marks Supply, taking care of our people and giving back to our community is a priority. From the annual John Todd Invitational Golf Tournament that has contributed more than $117,000 to the Canadian Cancer Society and KidsAbility to the We Care/We Share award that splits donations between an employee cause and a client cause.
• We have fun. In fact, we have a whole team dedicated to planning it. When in-person gatherings are allowed, we host skating nights, family BBQs, annual branch dinners, an in-house baseball team; a party to celebrate long term employees. Every month we publish our Coming Down the Pipe employee newsletter with educational tips, songs, and more shared by the people who make up our teams.

If you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for and want to be part of success, we encourage you to express your interest. We can't promise it will be a fit, but we do promise to consider your experience. Apply now.

Marks Supply welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.