Human Resources Manager

Dean Group; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent manufacturing firm in Cambridge, ON is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead the HR function. The successful candidate will oversee recruitment, employee relations, and compliance practices. Ideally, you have over 5 years of HR experience in a manufacturing environment and a relevant degree. This position offers a family-oriented culture, competitive salary, and company-paid benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company-paid benefits

Profit sharing

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR generalist or business partnership experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• CHRP/CHRL designation (or in progress) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and performance programs.
• Maintain and update HR policies and compliance practices.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Business partnership experience

Leadership skills

Education

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

CHRP/CHRL designation

Job description

Position: Human Resources Manager

Location: Cambridge, ON

Type: On-site

The Company and the Role:

Our client is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead the HR function and to play a key role in supporting the company’s continued growth and success. For over three decades, this privately held and founder‑led organization has evolved into a leader in the manufacturing space with a mission to protect both their clients’ interests and the environment.

If you are a people‑focused leader ready to make an impact in a fast‑growing, sustainability‑driven organization, this opportunity could be for you! In this stand‑alone role reporting to the COO, you will lead all aspects of HR and oversee recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, training, benefits, and payroll support.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with senior leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives
• Manage full‑cycle recruitment, onboarding, and performance programs
• Maintain and update HR policies and compliance practices including health and safety legislation (ESA, OSHA)
• Manage employee relations, including short‑term leaves, LTD, WSIB, and return to work programs
• Support payroll processing (shared with Finance) in Ceridian Dayforce for 105 employees
• Lead benefits administration, training, and employee engagement initiatives

What You Bring

• 5+ years of HR generalist or business partnership experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field
• CHRP/CHRL designation (or in progress) strongly preferred
• Thrives well in an entrepreneurial, privately owned environment with hands‑on leadership and collaborative decision making.

Why You’ll Love it here

• Family‑oriented culture and approachable leadership team
• Opportunity to make impactful contributions to a growing company
• Competitive salary, company‑paid benefits, and profit sharing

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