HR Manager

Drnewitt; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging solutions company in Ontario is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead HR processes, including recruitment and performance management. This role plays a crucial part in enhancing employee engagement and ensuring compliance with GDPR. The ideal candidate will have proven HR leadership experience, strong organizational skills, and excellent communication abilities. Join us in making a positive impact on a more sustainable future in the eco-packaging space.

Qualifications

• Proven HR leadership experience, ideally within manufacturing, R&D, or FMCG.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR processes including onboarding, recruitment, and performance management.
• Administer HR systems with strict GDPR compliance.
• Drive employee engagement and training initiatives.

Skills

HR leadership experience

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Proactive and collaborative style

Technical confidence with HR systems

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Pulpex is a pioneering fibre packaging company delivering scalable, renewable packaging solutions. Their fibre-based, first-of-its-kind bottles uses cutting‑edge innovation to drive significant change in the eco‑packaging space.

In the UK, more than 38.5 million plastic bottles are used every day, with approximately 16 million ending up in landfill, being incinerated, or polluting our environment and waterways. The UK’s 25‑Year Environment Plan aims to double resource productivity and eliminate avoidable plastic waste by 2050. Companies like Pulpex are vital for delivering affordable, scalable solutions that support a more sustainable future for consumer goods and professional products.

As HR Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting both the production output and R&D programmes, embedding Pulpex’s values and ensuring you meet their ambitious goals. You’ll work closely with leadership and cross‑functional teams, acting as both a trusted advisor and cultural ambassador.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead HR processes, including onboarding, offboarding, recruitment, and performance management.
• Administer HR systems, records, and benefits with strict GDPR compliance.
• Drive employee engagement, communication of policies, and training initiatives.
• Support operational delivery by aligning HR with production and R&D objectives.
• Champion Health & Safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Play a key role in implementing a new HR platform to support business growth.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven HR leadership experience, ideally within a manufacturing, R&D, or FMCG.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A proactive, compassionate, and collaborative style.
• Technical confidence with HR systems, MS Office, and documentation management.