Make a SPLASH with Latham, The Pool Company!

At Latham, The Pool Company, we don't just make swimming pools; we create opportunities for backyard dreams to come true. As the leading manufacturer in North America, Australia, and New Zealand, we are committed to delivering innovation, quality, and sustainability in everything we do.

We believe in building an environment where everyone can thrive. That is why we offer:

• A culture of integrity, collaboration, and respect.
• Comprehensive benefits for you and your family.
• Opportunities for growth, mentorship, and skill development.

A little about the position:

Job Summary

The Human Resources Generalist supports the effective delivery of core HR services at Latham's Kingston manufacturing site and serves as a trusted resource for managers and employees. This role is responsible for day-to-day HR operations across the employee lifecycle, including employee relations, compliance, onboarding, payroll support, leave coordination, engagement, and talent acquisition support. The HR Generalist partners closely with site leadership and the Canadian HR team to promote a positive, compliant, and engaged workplace while helping identify and address workforce trends proactively. In addition, this role contributes to and leads HR initiatives and projects to drive continuous improvement and achieve operational and business objectives.

Some of What You Will Do:

• Partner closely with Plant Leadership to align HR strategies with operational goals, ensuring workforce plans support production, safety, quality, and cost objectives.
• Act as a trusted advisor by coaching and training supervisors and managers on employee relations, performance management, engagement, and leadership effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Plant Leadership to proactively identify risks (turnover, engagement, leadership gaps) and implement targeted action plans to mitigate impact.
• Support and guide leaders through change management initiatives, reinforcing consistent communication and adoption across the workforce.
• Champion a culture of accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement by modeling strong HR leadership and reinforcing company values.
• Lead and manage employee relations investigations, ensuring consistency, fairness, and compliance with company policies and employment laws
• Support full-cycle recruiting efforts including workforce planning, talent sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding
• Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and local labor laws
• Support compensation and benefits administration, including employee communications and issue resolution
• Participate in and lead HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the business

What You Bring to the Table: (Qualifications)

Why should you come work with Us?

Comprehensive Benefits for you and your family include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• RRSP with 50% company match
• Life/ADD Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability insurance

Some Important Information for you:

Position Title: Human Resources Generalist

Location: Brantford, Ontario

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary Range:

Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, knowledge, skills, education, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.

Bonus: Year-End Discretionary

At Latham Pool Products we embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified persons. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation need known to Latham Pool Products. Latham Pool Products complies with the Employment Standards Act and privacy laws. In keeping with privacy laws, we are committed to protecting personal information by following responsible information handling practices. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.