ABOUT PORTA

PORTA is an authentic Italian manufacturer of artisanal, ready-to-cook frozen meals. We produce restaurant-quality dishes using only the finest Italian and locally-sourced ingredients, traditional recipes and a very simple cooking process that takes less than 15-minutes.

We want to make every home cook feel like a chef and we do that by making it easier to access, order and cook the best that Italy has to offer right in your home.

PORTA currently offers a range of frozen pizzas and ravioli. We distribute in over 1100+ grocery stores across the US and Canada. Be the chef in your home kitchen and try PORTA today.

Job Summary

The HR Generalist at PORTA is responsible for delivering day-to-day HR and Health & Safety support while contributing to broader people and safety strategies that foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance work environment. This role provides hands-on support across the full employee lifecycle—including recruitment, onboarding, training coordination, retention initiatives, employee relations, policy administration, HR data management, and workplace safety. Acting as a trusted resource to both employees and leaders, the HR Generalist ensures consistency, compliance, and care in all HR and H&S practices while upholding PORTA’s values and fast-paced culture.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Onboarding

●      Support end-to-end recruitment for hourly and salaried roles, including job postings, resume screening, interview scheduling, and candidate communication.

●      Prepare offer letters and complete pre-employment requirements (e.g., references, background checks, onboarding documentation).

●      Facilitate new hire orientation and onboarding in collaboration with team leads and managers to ensure an engaging and seamless experience.

Training, Development & Safety

●      Coordinate training plans and ensure training records are kept up to date for all employees, including cross-training, certification tracking, and safety training.

●      Partner with department leads to support the rollout of training initiatives and ensure onboarding checklists and role-specific SOPs are completed.

●      Support the development and delivery of health & safety training programs, including WHMIS, PPE usage, and emergency procedures.

●      Maintain documentation of safety drills, inspections, and corrective actions.

Retention, Employee Experience & Safety Culture

●      Support employee engagement programs, recognition initiatives, and feedback loops (e.g., surveys, suggestion boxes, exit interviews).

●      Track turnover trends and support action planning to improve employee satisfaction and retention.

●      Help maintain a consistent presence on the floor to foster open communication, build trust with team members, and promote a culture of safety.

●      Champion safety awareness campaigns and initiatives to reinforce safe work practices.

Employee Relations, HR & Safety Support

●      Act as a point of contact for employees with HR- or safety-related questions, concerns, or feedback.

●      Support positive employee relations by guiding employees and managers on policies, performance expectations, conflict resolution, and safety protocols.

●      Assist in incident investigations and reporting, ensuring timely follow-up and documentation.

HR & Safety Administration & Compliance

●      Maintain up-to-date and accurate employee records, contracts, organizational charts, and safety documentation.

●      Track key HR and safety dates such as probation reviews, contract end dates, performance check-ins, and safety audits.

●      Ensure policies and procedures are consistently followed and aligned with employment legislation (ESA, AODA, OHSA, etc.).

●      Support attendance tracking, vacation management, payroll input coordination, and safety compliance reporting.

HR & Safety Projects & Continuous Improvement

●      Contribute to HR and H&S initiatives such as policy updates, handbook revisions, or HRIS system improvements.

●      Assist with workforce analytics and reporting (e.g., headcount, turnover, diversity metrics, incident rates).

●      Participate in special projects and initiatives that enhance the employee experience, workplace safety, and support PORTA’s culture and growth.

Qualifications

●      Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Occupational Health & Safety, Business Administration, or a related field.

●      1+ years of HR and/or H&S experience in a manufacturing, production, or similarly fast-paced operational setting.

●      Solid understanding of Ontario employment legislation and health & safety regulations.

●      Experience with HRIS, time & attendance systems, and safety management systems is an asset.

●      Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

●      Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.

●      CHRP designation or working towards certification is an asset.

●      Health & Safety certification (e.g., JHSC, First Aid, WHMIS) is an asset.

THE PERKS

●      Competitive salary

●      Benefits

●      Hybrid Work

●      Free Italian food!

PORTA is committed to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Our people are our business and we celebrate our differences, encourage a breadth of perspectives, and offer equal opportunity for all employees to join and excel at our company. PORTA gladly provides accommodations to candidates if necessary, so please send us an email if you would like us to do that for you: [email protected]!