Human Resources Manager (Manufacturing)
About The Position
We're partnering with a growing precision manufacturing company serving world-class customers across aerospace, defence, medical device, robotics, transportation, and industrial markets. This is an opportunity for an experienced Human Resources professional to lead a broad HR function within a dynamic, non-unionized manufacturing environment. Reporting directly to the VP of Operations, you'll oversee employee relations, talent acquisition, health & safety, workforce planning, compliance, and HR operations while leading a small HR team and helping shape the future of the organization. If you're a hands-on HR leader who enjoys being close to the business, visible on the plant floor, and actively involved in both strategy and execution, this role offers significant influence and long-term growth potential.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- CHRP or CHRL designation (or actively pursuing)
- 5+ years of progressive HR experience
- Manufacturing, industrial, or production environment experience
- Previous leadership or team management experience
- Strong employee relations background
- Full-cycle recruitment experience
- Knowledge of ESA, OHSA, AODA, and Ontario Human Rights Code
- Experience with HRIS systems and HR reporting
Nice To Haves
- ADP Workforce Now experience
- Health & Safety experience
- WSIB and Return-to-Work administration
- AS9100 or ISO manufacturing environments
- Controlled Goods experience
- Work permits and LMIA exposure
- Bilingual English/French
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop the HR team
- Serve as the primary resource for employee relations matters
- Conduct investigations, conflict resolution, disciplinary processes, and performance management activities
- Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and employee programs
- Support employee engagement and culture initiatives
- Advise leaders and managers on HR best practices and employment legislation
- Lead full-cycle recruitment across skilled trades, engineering, manufacturing, operations, and leadership positions
- Develop sourcing strategies and external recruiting partnerships
- Support workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational development initiatives
- Manage offer negotiations, compensation benchmarking, and recruitment metrics
- Build talent pipelines for future growth
- Support workplace health and safety programs
- Participate in incident investigations and corrective action planning
- Manage WSIB claims and return-to-work programs
- Collaborate with operational leaders to maintain a safe work environment
- Support health and safety committee initiatives
- Oversee HRIS and employee data management
- Manage compensation and benefits administration
- Support training and leadership development programs
- Track HR metrics and provide reporting to senior leadership
- Drive continuous improvement across HR processes and systems
Benefits
- Competitive salary of $100,000 - $120,000
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Long-term career growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
