HR Manager

Unilever•Toronto, ON

6d•CA$98,200 - CA$147,200•Onsite

About The Position

This role exists to ensure operational excellence in people and labor relations, enabling a high-performing, engaged, and compliant factory workforce. You will partner closely with site leadership to drive talent strategy, strengthen employee relations, and support a safe, inclusive, and productive work environment. Because here, we don’t just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or related field.
Minimum of 7 years of HR operations experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment, ideally FMCG.
Proven experience in a unionized environment, including hands-on labor relations and grievance management.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage across all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality with employee information.
Ability and willingness to work off-shifts and support night shift employees.

Responsibilities

Lead talent processes for the factory population, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, development planning, and succession planning.
Serve as a trusted advisor to the Head of Factory and leadership team on people strategy, organizational effectiveness, and change management.
Partner with site leadership to identify skill gaps and coordinate learning and training initiatives for both hourly and salaried populations.
Oversee critical HR processes such as workforce planning, headcount management, and absenteeism control.
Ensure compliance with employment legislation, labor laws, occupational health & safety requirements, and internal policies.
Interpret, administer, and ensure compliance with Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs).
Lead grievance management, investigations, and resolutions, including preparation for arbitration where required.
Advise line leaders on discipline, attendance, performance, and corrective action in line with the CBA, company policy, and employment legislation.
Support collective bargaining preparation and negotiations, including data analysis, costing, and communication planning.
Drive employee engagement initiatives aligned with site priorities, safety culture, and wellness.
Support respectful workplace practices and inclusion within a diverse, hourly workforce.
Lead employee communication efforts related to HR programs, change initiatives, and labor relations topics.