HR Representative

Menasha Corporation; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Menasha Corporation in Vaughan, Ontario, is hiring an HR Representative to support multi-site operations with recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and workforce planning. The role partners with site leadership to implement HR programs and uphold policies across locations, while fostering a positive and safe work environment.

The position requires a degree in HR, 2–3 years HR experience, and a willingness to travel between facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR management or equivalent, plus 2–3 years HR experience.
• CHRP or working towards is preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, packaging, logistics, or distributed workforce is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Recruit hourly and salaried recruitment across multiple facilities.
• Provide HR guidance on policies and employee relations across sites.
• Support investigations and conflict resolution.
• Ensure compliance with provincial legislation and maintain HRIS data accuracy.
• Coordinate onboarding and employee development across locations.
• Travel regularly between sites to support employees and management.
• Promote safety culture and company values.
• Maintain personnel files and HR policy documentation.

Skills

Employee relations

Communication

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

HR policies

Multi-site support

Recruitment

Workforce planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR management

College Diploma

CHRP or working towards

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us (and our exciting future)

Menasha Corporation is all about possibilities. Our two businesses, Menasha Packaging and ORBIS Corporation, are leaders in their industries, providing corrugated and plastic packaging products and related services to major global companies. Our employees make the difference, proving that great ideas, collaboration and quality turn possibilities into success. Working at Menasha Corporation means that your insights provide cutting-edge solutions for our customers. If you like to make things happen and are passionate about what you do, you're going to want to be here. Join us and become part of the power behind possible.

About The Opportunity

Expected Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000 annually

Vacancy Status: Existing Vacancy

Position Summary

The Human Resources Representative supports multi-site operations by providing professional HR guidance and administrative support in the areas of recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, employee engagement, training, compliance, and workforce planning. This role serves as a key partner to site leadership teams, ensuring consistent application of company policies, HR programs, and employment practices across all locations while fostering a positive, safe, and productive work environment.

Recruitment & Staffing

• Manage hourly and salaried recruitment activities across multiple facilities.
• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and develop recruitment strategies.
• Coordinate job postings, candidate screening, interviews, reference checks, and offer processes.
• Support workforce planning initiatives to maintain adequate staffing levels in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Participate in job fairs, community outreach, and workforce development initiatives to attract talent.

Employee Relations

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee and supervisor HR-related questions.
• Provide guidance on company policies, procedures, employee relations matters, and workplace concerns.
• Support investigations related to employee complaints, attendance, policy violations, and workplace issues.
• Support conflict resolution and promote positive employee relations across all assigned sites.
• Assist management with corrective action, coaching, and performance management processes.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with provincial legislation.
• Maintain personnel records and HRIS data accuracy for multiple locations.
• Coordinate administration of leaves of absence and return-to-work processes.
• Assist with policy communication and implementation across all sites.

Onboarding & Employee Development

• Coordinate new hire onboarding and orientation programs.
• Partner with site leadership to ensure successful employee integration and retention.
• Track and maintain training records, certifications, and compliance requirements.
• Support employee development and succession planning initiatives.

Employee Engagement & Retention

• Assist with employee engagement activities and recognition programs across multiple locations.
• Analyze turnover trends and provide recommendations to improve retention.
• Support employee surveys, action planning, and culture initiatives.
• Promote the company's values, safety culture, and employee experience.

Documentation & Compliance

• Prepare and maintain personnel files, ensuring compliance with provincial legislation.
• Draft and update HR policies, SOPs, and employee handbook content.
• Manage documentation for performance reviews, corrective actions, and investigation

Multi-Site Support

• Travel regularly between assigned facilities to support employees and management.
• Build strong partnerships with plant managers, supervisors, and operational leaders.
• Ensure consistency in HR practices and employee experience across all locations.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

Primarily work in an office environment with occasional time spent in a production and/or warehouse setting.

Regular travel between assigned site locations.

Hybrid work model - 4 days onsite & 1 day remote.

All employees should be aware of their responsibilities, and their accountability is clearly defined for key staff involved with product safety, legality, and quality systems.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in human resources management or equivalent College Diploma.
• 2-3 years of progressive HR experience.
• CHRP or working towards is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Experience in manufacturing, packaging, logistics, distribution, or other operational environments. Experience supporting multiple locations or a distributed workforce is an asset. Strong knowledge of employment law, employee relations, and HR best practices. Proven ability to influence leaders and build trust at all levels. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills. Proficient in handling multiple projects concurrently. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams). Experience with Workday preferred.

Menasha Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), the company will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodation with the employer.

Two companies, one vision.

Menasha Corporation consists of two companies that are leading the way to a sustainable future with packaging and supply chain solutions. Founded in 1849 and headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, we employ over 7,500 employees in 112 facilities in North America and Europe. Our companies are leading corrugated and plastic packaging manufacturers and supply chain solution providers. Our Menasha Packaging Company is the largest independent provider of packaging and supply chain service solutions in North America, designing, printing, and fulfilling graphic packaging, display and merchandising solutions for over 1,800 brands, both in-store and online. Our ORBIS business believes there is a better way to optimize today’s supply chains, with reusable packaging products and services. Reusable containers, pallets, dunnage, bulk systems and metal racks improve the flow product all along the supply chain to reduce costs, enhance profitability and add sustainability. Our products and services are used by global, name-brand companies in the food, beverage, health and beauty, over-the-counter pharmaceutical, industrial, automotive, and electronics industries.

Come build an exciting, rewarding career with us, where you'll have opportunities to grow.

The possibilities are endless.

The power is yours!

Menasha Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers.

All qualified applicants will be provided with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or genetic information.

Our culture, based on a history of family ownership, encourages employees to create, collaborate, support communities, and build meaningful careers. We believe there's strength in diversity and that our people are the power behind possible.

Equity, inclusion and diversity, workplace safety, and sustainability are values that are woven into the fabric of everything we do.