Bilingual (English/French) Sr. Plant HR Manager

MDA Edge; Terrebonne; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Bilingual Sr. Plant HR Manager to oversee employee relations and compliance at their branch plants. This role involves managing recruitment, compensation, and employee training while ensuring adherence to Canadian labor laws. The ideal candidate will bring over 7 years of HR experience, a passion for fostering a diverse workplace, and the ability to multitask in a dynamic environment. Join a forward-thinking company where your contributions will shape the future of employee engagement and organizational success.

Benefits

Dental Insurance

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement

Qualifications

• 7+ years of HR experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian labor laws and regulations.
• Bilingual proficiency to support multi-site operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee relations and compliance with HR legislation.
• Drive talent acquisition and workforce planning initiatives.
• Administer compensation programs and conduct training.

Skills

Bilingual (English/French)

Canadian labor laws & regulations

Employee relations management

Talent acquisition

Workforce planning

Compensation program design

Conflict resolution

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field

Master's degree or HR certification

Tools

KRONOS

SIMON

Workday

Job description

Bilingual (English/French) Sr. Plant HR Manager

Bilingual (English/French) Sr. Plant HR Manager

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Base pay range

CA$120,000.00/yr - CA$130,000.00/yr

Job Summary: The Plant HR Manager is responsible for managing employee relations activities at designated branch plant locations. This includes ensuring compliance with HR-related legislation and regulations (e.g., PIPEDA, ESA, CNESST, WSIB) to mitigate legal risks and maintain non-union status where applicable. The role involves conducting employee morale and wage/benefit surveys, analyzing employment trends, and providing actionable recommendations to management. Additionally, the HR Manager supports local hourly recruitment (including diversity hiring), advises on policy interpretation, and assists with performance management, discipline, restructuring, and benefits administration.
Benefits: Dental Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement.
What You'll Be Doing:
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning:

• Participate in salaried and key leader selection processes.
• Drive structured interview practices at plant locations.
• Identify and resolve workforce planning and hiring concerns.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, legal standards, and diversity initiatives in recruitment.
• Support onboarding and assimilation of new managers.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Partner with Corporate Compensation to design competitive local compensation programs.
• Communicate pension, retirement, and wage increase programs effectively.
• Implement compensation changes (e.g., spot bonuses, job structures, base rates) consistently.
• Train local teams on compensation and benefits administration.

Compliance & Employee Relations:

• Maintain awareness of new labor laws and support local implementation.
• Conduct annual harassment and workplace violence training.
• Promote diversity, inclusion, and unconscious bias training (when available).
• Provide guidance on performance issues, conflict resolution, and policy application (e.g., Level A policies).
• Foster open communication and positive relationships with salaried/hourly employees.

Labor Relations (Unionized Environments):

• Build relationships with local unions and plant union representatives.
• Administer collective agreements and manage grievances with Labor Relations support.

Systems & Operational Support

• Utilize HR systems (e.g., KRONOS, SIMON, Workday) for payroll, benefits, and workforce management.
• Collaborate with internal partners to balance employee and business needs.

Basic Qualifications:
Required:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• 7+ years of direct HR experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Fluency in English and French (written/spoken) for daily communication with employees, customers, and suppliers.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian labor laws & regulations (PIPEDA, ESA, CNESST, WSIB).

Preferred:

• 10+ years of HR experience in manufacturing.
• Master's degree or HR certification (HRCI/SHRM).

Must-Haves:

• Bilingual proficiency (English/French) to support multi-site operations (Terrebonne & Mississauga).
• Onsite availability with flexibility to travel as needed.
• Ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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