Note To All Interested Candidates:
Character matters.
Sure, we’re looking for an all-star player who has the chops and the experience to take this role by the horns and run with it. But talent alone doesn’t cut it for us.
Our actions are guided by our values of Respect, Commitment, Creativity, Teamwork and Fun. These aren’t just words to us but are values we push ourselves to work by and inspire in others.
We’re a passionate group of hard-working people, obsessed about sales and service.
We know nothing matters more than a happy customer and that saying “that’s not my job” gets us nowhere.
We know how fun it feels to win, and love pushing ourselves towards that rush.
As a leading sports-lifestyle distribution company with over 52 years of success under our belts, we’re firing on all cylinders to take our company to the next level with a growing stable of world-class brands.
The good news? YOU could be a part of it.
REPORTS TO: Director of Human Resources
LOCATION: Montreal (local travel between two warehouses in Pointe-Claire and Dorval, and travel up to four times per year to warehouse located in South Carolina)
Comfortable working on-site 4 days per week and hybrid one day per week depending on business needs
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, The Human Resources Generalist supports the full employee lifecycle for our distribution centre operations, with a strong focus on health & safety compliance and day-to-day HR support for distribution centre staff. Based mainly on-site at our Dorval and Pointe-Claire warehouses, this role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on distribution environment and wants ownership over both people programs and workplace safety.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Employee HR Support
- Serve as the key point of contact for all DC employees regarding payroll, benefits, leave requests, employment questions, and concerns.
- Partner with the HR Generalist to report changes related to payroll or employee status.
- Lead engagement initiatives for DC employees, including recognition, events, and satisfaction programs.
Recruitment & Onboarding
- Conduct full-cycle recruitment efforts for Distribution Centre positions.
- Coordinate job posting, candidate screening, interviews, hiring processes, and pre-employment requirements.
- Partner with DC Managers to evaluate, develop and facilitate onboarding programs to ensure employees are equipped for success from day one.
- Maintain diligent employee files and onboarding documentation.
Health & Safety
- Lead Health & Safety compliance administration for all DC locations in Quebec (Dorval and Pointe-Claire).
- Lead and facilitate Health & Safety Committee meetings and ensure documentation and follow-up actions are taken.
- Support compliance with occupational health and safety legislation and company policies.
- Participate in workplace inspections, incident investigations, and corrective action planning.
- Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
Training & Development
- Coordinate employee training programs, certifications, and compliance-related training.
- Track training completion and maintain training records.
- Work with operational leaders to identify skill development needs.
Disability & CNESST Administration
- Lead workers’ compensation file management for any DC cases in Quebec (CNESST).
- Administer workplace injury, disability, and return-to-work processes.
- Coordinate documentation, communication, and follow-up related to CNESST claims and disability cases.
- Support modified work programs and accommodation initiatives.
- Maintain accurate records and partner with HR Director to ensure compliance with applicable legislation.
Attendance, Time & Payroll Support
- Monitor attendance trends and support absence management initiatives.
- Ensure accuracy of employee scheduling, timekeeping, hours worked, and payroll submissions.
- Review and approve payroll information for DC employees and liaise with payroll stakeholders on discrepancies and corrections.
Performance & Documentation
- Coordinate employee offboarding activities for Distribution Centre employees.
- Conduct exit interviews and identify and communicate trends and opportunities for organizational improvement with the HR Director.
- Assist with employee communications and policy interpretation.
- Act as a resource for employees who need support at times. Communicate benefits options as well as resources to support employees through life events that affect their work.
- Apply grounded judgment on when to escalate to HR Director (when the issue is serious, may lead to a leave, or may incur risk to the individual and or others, or may have consequences that are not isolated to the individual.)
- Prepare termination documentation and partner with HR Director to ensure compliance with company policies and employment legislation.
- Conduct exit processes and maintain appropriate records.
- Support DC managers in addressing performance concerns and employee development opportunities.
- Lead performance management processes for DC employees, including documentation, coaching, and follow-up support.
HR TEAM EXPECTATIONS
We are a team. We partner with each other and support each other to accomplish our goals and get work done. We maintain high standards of communication and transparency within HR regarding the status and activities of HR support for our personnel.
We have a common goal. Our role in HR at Mint is a rewarding mix of running HR operations, responding to complex challenges, and developing initiatives that meet our employees where they're at and support the company’s growth and success.
We steward the culture. We are responsible and accountable to ensure that company values are reflected in our own actions as well as the actions of others who work at Mint. The job involves difficult conversations, acting in good faith, and carrying out responsibilities in a way that aligns with company values – and that holds others accountable to those values as well.
We act ethically. We are transparent and professional. Confidentiality and respect is critical to everything we do. Our actions are guided by ethical practice of HR and employment best practices. We hold ourselves accountable to high standards of morality, company values, and integrity.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- 1 to 3 years of HR experience, ideally within a distribution or warehouse environment.
- Hands-on experience managing CNESST cases and health & safety compliance in Quebec is a strong asset.
- Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- CHRP designation or working toward designation is considered an asset.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent judgment, discretion, and ability to build trust with employees at all levels.
- Strong organizational, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of employment standards, Quebec workplace safety legislation, and disability management practices is a strong asset.
- Experience facilitating difficult conversations, supporting performance management and employee relations initiatives is an asset.
- HR diploma, degree, or certificate is a strong asset
- Additional training in health & safety compliance is a strong asset.
- Filipino language skills considered a strong asset given our warehouse workforce.
WHY JOIN MINT GREEN GROUP?
Mint Green Group is a trusted North American distributor and growth partner for some of the world’s most recognized sports and lifestyle brands. We combine the entrepreneurial pace and accountability of an independent organization with the opportunity to represent iconic global brands.
At Mint Green, we believe in doing the right thing, bringing the right mindset, keeping the bar high, and doing work that makes us proud. If you are excited by the opportunity to take ownership, build strong partnerships, and contribute to a team that takes personal responsibility in driving excellence, we would love to hear from you!
Some of what we offer:
- Competitive group insurance plan – Top of the line health & dental coverage with competitive rates & Mint covers 50% of premium costs
- Investing in your future – RRSP matching plus at-source contributions to your TFSA and RRSP
- Professional growth support – Dedicated funding for learning and development
- Meaningful employee experience – Budgeted activities, events, and services designed to truly engage our team based on real employee feedback
- Recognition & rewards – We celebrate individual contributions through equitable, competitive compensation, company-wide bonuses, and ongoing performance and salary reviews
- Exceptional onboarding – A best-in-class program that helps you integrate quickly, ramp up faster, and start making an impact right away
- Hybrid work model – we embrace a balance of in-office & remote work that complements employee wellbeing, collaboration & productivity.
Mint Green Group is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.