People & Culture Generalist

Who We Are

North America’s largest manufacturer and distributor of interior millwork producing and selling interior finishings. We have been steadily growing our footprint and industry leadership for nearly 100 years. Established in 1926, still owned by the founding family, we continue to have the same focus on product excellence and superior customer experience. We help people transform houses into homes. You’ve probably seen our products in the media featured on tv shows and magazines such as HGTV, Style At Home and House \& Home, or by one of our Instagram influencers.

Why should you work for Metrie? With us, you’re more than just a number. We work hard to create a home for our Metrie family where you are empowered to be your best every day. Your contributions matter to us! We take pride in our culture of learning, ownership, and one team, and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone.

Watch this video to see why our employees feel like they truly belong here: Metrie's Brand Purpose

At Metrie, we believe our people are the foundation of our success. We’re looking for a People \& Culture (P\&C) Generalist to support our Calgary manufacturing facility and help create an engaged, inclusive, and high‑performing workplace.

This role works across core HR functions including employee engagement, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, learning \& development, compliance, and HR reporting. You’ll partner closely with plant leadership, supervisors, and employees to deliver exceptional employee experiences while supporting operational goals.

What You’ll Do

Culture \& Engagement

• Support employee engagement initiatives such as surveys, feedback sessions, onboarding programs, and retention activities
• Plan and facilitate team‑building, volunteering, and site engagement activities

Employee Support \& Relations

• Act as a first point of contact for salaried and hourly employees on HR‑related questions
• Conduct employee relations investigations and escalate complex matters as needed
• Provide guidance on Canadian benefits and medical leave processes in collaboration with the Benefits team

Training \& Development

• Manage LinkedIn Learning licenses and support continuous learning initiatives
• Coordinate and track mandatory workplace training
• Track quarterly and annual performance review documentation

HR Reporting \& Analytics

• Generate HR reports and dashboards
• Analyze engagement survey results and exit interviews to support retention and development strategies

Compensation \& Talent Planning

• Support succession planning and Talent Talks
• Assist with annual compensation processes, including merit increases and market survey analysis

Project \& Process Improvement

• Support and lead HR projects focused on improving processes, programs, and tools
• Identify opportunities to enhance HR practices within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field or 3\+ years of experience as an HR Generalist
• Working knowledge of Canadian employment legislation, with strong Alberta‑specific expertise
• Experience supporting a manufacturing environment with a large, hourly, non‑union workforce
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with sound judgment and confidentiality
• Comfort working in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities
• Strong attention to detail with a proven ability to meet deadlines

Technical Skills

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
• Experience with ADP and SharePoint is an asset
• Comfort working with HR systems, reports, and data

Why Metrie

• Be part of a people‑first organization with a strong culture and values
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact at the site level
• Collaborative team environment with room for growth and development

How to submit your interest?

To apply for this exciting opportunity at Metrie, please submit your resume and cover letter to our Human Resources team in confidence by clicking the “Apply for this Position” button below. While we greatly appreciate your interest and application, please be advised that we will only be responding to candidates selected for further consideration.

Metrie is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Metrie conducts pre-employment screening, including but not limited to references and Canadian criminal background checks for all our final candidates. All Applications will be independently reviewed. Metrie conducts pre-employment screening including but not limited to criminal background checks for all final candidates.

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