Human Resources Manager

Confidential Company; Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A Confidential Company in Ontario is seeking a Human Resources Manager to oversee comprehensive HR services and strategy alignment with business goals. This role entails managing employee engagement initiatives, conducting HR communications, and ensuring compliance with Canadian employment regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a CPHR or SHRM-CP certification, and relevant HR management experience. An opportunity to impact a diverse workforce awaits in an environment that fosters excellence and strategic growth.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Canadian employment laws and HR best practices.
• Demonstrated success in talent acquisition and employee development.
• Prior leadership experience in an HR management role (3–5 years minimum).

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full spectrum of HR services and drive consistency across policies.
• Act as a trusted advisor in guiding teams through organizational change.
• Champion employee retention by developing engagement and incentive strategies.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Education

CPHR or SHRM-CP Certification

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Job description

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As the Human Resources Manager, you will oversee the full spectrum of HR services, drive consistency across policies and practices, and lead a talented HR team. Reporting directly to the VP of Human Resources, you'll serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership—ensuring HR initiatives align with business goals while fostering a culture of excellence, engagement, and compliance.

This role supports approximately 200 employees and plays a critical part in organizational change management initiatives across the company.

Essential Job Functions :

• Act as a trusted advisor in guiding teams through organizational change and transformation initiatives .
• Collaborate with senior leadership to deliver HR strategies that support workforce planning, performance, and employee engagement.
• Facilitate HR communications and lead employee relations and engagement initiatives.
• Support operations management with Collective Bargaining Agreement and Company policy interpretation and craft appropriate grievance responses.
• Oversee the onboarding and offboarding process—ensuring a high-quality candidate and employee experience.
• Champion employee retention by developing forward-thinking engagement and incentive strategies.
• Analyze and present monthly HR metrics and reporting in alignment with departmental budgets.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the daily activities of the HR function.
• Support the VP of HR in implementing standardized HR processes.
• Design and deliver leadership and soft skills training to enhance workforce capability.
• Maintain compliance with employment legislation and internal HR standards through regular audits and policy updates.
• Handle employee relations issues, conflict resolution, and investigations with integrity and confidentiality.
• Support employment contract development & reviews of HR-related negotiations in partnership with leadership teams.
• Administer compensation programs, including salary reviews, incentive plans, and benefits.
• Ensure a compliant, inclusive, and respectful work environment.

Skills and Experiences :

• Strong understanding of Canadian employment legislation, Union laws, and HR best practices.
• Demonstrated success in talent acquisition, workforce planning, and employee development.
• Proven experience in union labor relations (5+ years preferred).
• Experience leading or supporting organizational change management efforts.
• Prior leadership experience in an HR management role (3–5 years minimum).
• Strategic thinking with a hands-on approach to problem solving and execution.
• Leadership with gravitas and professionalism
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Initiative-driven with sound judgment and ethical integrity
• Organizationally aware with a solution-oriented mindset
• Collaborative and confident under pressure
• Commitment to excellence and accountability

Education :

• Required : CPHR or SHRM-CP Certification
• Preferred : Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Physical Requirements :

This position involves both office work and occasional facility visits; reasonable physical activity may be required (e.g., walking, standing, occasional lifting under 25 lbs.)

Reports to :

Vice President, Human Resources

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Human Resources

Manufacturing

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