Job Description
HR Generalist – Recruitment Focus
Position Summary
The HR Generalist, Recruitment plays a key role in attracting, hiring, and retaining talent to support operational excellence across the organization. This position leads full-cycle recruitment while providing comprehensive HR generalist support aligned with company values, policies, and culture. The role partners closely with company leaders to deliver skilled, engaged, and culturally aligned team members within a diverse and inclusive environment. You will work closely with the HR Business Partner and Director HR in a collegial environment where we build trust and help shape tomorrow. This position reports to the Director, Human Resources.
Demonstrate and uphold Sutherland Group Enterprise’s Core Values in all actions: Curious and Adaptable, Trustworthy, Humbly Confident, Better Together, and Make It Happen.
SUTHERLAND GROUP BENEFITS
We extend the following benefits to all Sutherland Group team members:
- Pension Program with Sutherland Group matching contributions up to 100%.
- Extended health benefits program through a cost shared benefits plan
- Confidential Employee Family Assistance Program
Key Responsibilities – Recruitment & Talent Acquisition (70%)
- Lead full-cycle recruitment for hourly and various salaried roles.
- Partner with hiring managers to define hiring needs, job requirements, and staffing plans.
- Create and publish job postings across appropriate sourcing channels to attract qualified candidates.
- Screen, interview, and assess candidates to ensure role, cultural, and values fit.
- Coordinate interviews, reference checks, offers, and onboarding processes.
- Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future workforce needs.
- Track recruitment metrics and provide regular reporting and insights.
- Develop proactive recruitment strategies in collaboration with various stakeholders beyond job postings.
- Represent the company at recruitment events and career fairs.
- Support the Director of HR, HR Business Partner, and leadership across multiple locations.
- Collaborate internally with hiring managers, Sales Managers, Payroll, and the Health and Safety team.
Key Responsibilities – HR Generalist Support (30%)
- Support employee onboarding, orientation, and probationary follow-ups.
- Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data.
- Ensure compliance with employment standards, human rights, and employment equity principles.
- Administer onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a positive employee experience.
- Advise leaders and employees on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Support benefits administration, leave management, and employee inquiries.
- Contribute to HR initiatives, projects, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Actively contribute to a Safety-First culture by championing and enforcing all safety-related initiatives.
- Configure and maintain the ATS for all assigned roles.
Competencies
HR-Specific Competencies
- Talent Acquisition: Applies structured recruitment strategies aligned with operational and business needs.
- HR Service Delivery: Provides consistent, professional, and timely HR support.
- Employee Relations: Applies sound judgment and supports respectful workplace practices.
- HR Compliance & Risk Management – Ensures adherence to legislation, company policies, and Company Values.
- HR Data: Maintains accurate data to support reporting and informed decision-making.
General Competencies
- Communication: Communicates clearly, professionally, and respectfully with all stakeholders.
- Relationship Building: Establishes credibility, Trust and productive working relationships.
- Customer Focus: Delivers solutions-oriented HR support with an internal service mindset.
- Organization & Time Management: Effectively manages priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Integrity & Confidentiality: Demonstrates discretion, ethics, and professionalism.
- Continuous Improvement: Seeks opportunities to enhance recruitment and HR practices.
Qualifications & Experience
- Diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- 3–5 years of HR Generalist experience with a strong focus on recruitment.
- Working knowledge of Canadian employment legislation.
- CPHR designation or progress toward designation is an asset.
What we offer:
- Salary: $70,000 – $75,000 per year, plus uncapped commission.
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement within an essential industry.
- Work in a professional, respectful, and team-oriented workplace.
- Ability to support multiple partner companies within The Sutherland Group network, ensuring diverse and engaging work.
JOIN THE TEAM
If you think there's a fit, we look forward to meeting you and thank you in advance for your application. Visit our website to learn more about The Sutherland Group.
Different perspectives build better teams. We’re committed to fair, inclusive hiring and a workplace where everyone belongs. We are committed to ethical conduct, legal compliance, and fair employment practices in everything we do.
ABOUT SUTCO
Sutco Transportation specializes in residual, flat deck, van freight, logging and heavy haul transportation and logistics services. We are dedicated to providing an industry-leading level of professionalism aimed at meeting the satisfaction, safety and success of our business partners and team members.
Recognized as a Top Fleet Employer, Top Fleet of Distinction and Premium Carrier, Sutco is a leader in safety, innovation and sustainability.
A SUTHERLAND GROUP COMPANY
The Sutherland Group of Companies is a specialized integrated network of heavy industry experts, with an offering that extends from equipment and logistics through to people and safety, in service of high-performing customers in the civil, forestry, transportation, and marine industries in search of complex supply chain solutions.
For 30 years, we have worked to position The Sutherland Group as a heavy industry leader, not only with our partners, but from within. We are proud to prioritize the success of our team members by offering a diversified workplace, competitive compensation plans, benefits, training, and ongoing growth opportunities.