Human Resources Director

Gilder Search Group; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior HR Leader to oversee HR operations at a large-scale manufacturing facility. This role involves shaping workplace culture, enhancing employee engagement, and ensuring compliance with labor regulations while driving talent development. The ideal candidate will have extensive HR leadership experience, particularly in a manufacturing environment, and a strategic mindset to align HR initiatives with business goals.

Benefits

Competitive compensation & benefits package

Opportunities for career growth

Strong leadership support

Qualifications

• 8+ years in HR leadership roles, ideally in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of HR fundamentals and employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to plant leadership.
• Lead workforce planning and talent pipeline development.
• Manage employee relations and drive engagement.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Problem Solver

Adaptability

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

We are seeking a senior HR Leader to lead HR operations and strategy at a large-scale manufacturing facility . This role is instrumental in shaping workplace culture, enhancing employee engagement, and ensuring compliance with labor regulations while driving talent development and organizational efficiency that can thrive in a highly matrix led global organization.

About the Role :

As the Plant Human Resources Leader , you will be the key HR leader on-site, supporting plant leadership and overseeing HR initiatives for a manufacturing workforce.You’ll play a crucial role in talent management, employee relations, and strategic HR planning, ensuring alignment with business goals while fostering a strong, people-first culture.

Key Responsibilities :

• Serve as a strategic partner to plant leadership, influencing HR decisions that impact business success.
• Lead workforce planning, staffing, and talent pipeline development to ensure the right people in the right roles.
• Manage employee relations, acting as a trusted resource for leadership and employees to drive engagement and retention.
• Implement HR processes and policies, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Champion cultural transformation and change management efforts to enhance workplace efficiency and morale.
• Utilize data and analytics to drive HR strategies and inform business decisions.
• Oversee training and development initiatives to build leadership capabilities and workforce readiness.
• Lead a team of HR professionals, fostering their growth and effectiveness.

What We’re Looking For :

• Experience : 8+ years in HR leadership roles, ideally within a manufacturing setting.
• HR Expertise : Strong knowledge of HR fundamentals, employment laws, and HRIS systems (Workday, Kronos, etc.).
• Strategic Mindset : Ability to align HR strategies with business objectives and influence key stakeholders within a matrix led organization.
• Leadership Skills : Experience leading and developing HR teams and cross functional Manufacturing Leadership teams.
• Problem Solver : Strong analytical skills with the ability to drive data-informed decision-making.
• Adaptability : Comfortable navigating fast-paced, evolving environments.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful leadership role at a large-scale manufacturing site.
• Competitive compensation & benefits package with opportunities for career growth.
• Strong leadership support and the ability to shape HR strategy in a dynamic environment.

If you are an experienced HR leader passionate about driving people strategies in a fast-paced manufacturing environment within a global matrix led organization, we’d love to connect.

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