Human Resources Manager

Project XIII Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Project XIII Staffing is partnering with a well-established manufacturer in the Greater Hamilton Area to recruit an experienced HR Manager for an on-site leadership role. You will drive people strategy, health & safety, talent acquisition, and employee relations in a fast-paced production setting.

The role requires 5+ years in HR within manufacturing, strong Ontario employment law knowledge, and the ability to partner with plant leadership to align HR practices with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field.
• 5+ years HR leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario employment law and health & safety regulations.
• Experience handling employee relations and investigations with discretion.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-spectrum HR on-site and partner with plant leadership.
• Oversee recruitment for hourly, salaried, and skilled trades roles.
• Manage employee relations, investigations, and disciplinary processes.
• Develop workforce planning with plant leadership.
• Oversee performance management, reviews, goals, and development plans.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and safety culture initiatives.
• Administer compensation, benefits, and annual reviews.
• Support training and development across the organization.
• Maintain HR records, metrics, and reporting for leadership.
• Advise on HR best practices, policy development, and design.

Skills

HR Leadership

Talent Acquisition

Employee Relations

Health & Safety

Performance Mgmt

Labour Relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/related field

CHRL designation (asset)

Tools

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

Project XIII Staffing is partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization in the Greater Hamilton Area to recruit an experienced HR Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing manufacturer with a strong commitment to quality, people-first culture, and continuous improvement.

We're looking for individuals with a track record in HR leadership within a unionized or non-unionized manufacturing environment, who take pride in building strong workplace relationships and driving people strategy in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.

The Opportunity

As the HR Manager, you'll lead the full spectrum of human resources functions on-site, acting as a strategic partner to plant leadership. This role oversees talent acquisition, employee relations, health and safety compliance, and performance management within a technical manufacturing environment. You'll ensure HR practices align with organizational goals, support a positive and compliant workplace culture, and act as a trusted advisor to both leadership and employees.

What You'll Do

• Lead full-cycle recruitment and onboarding for hourly, salaried, and skilled trades positions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, investigations, and disciplinary processes.
• Partner with plant leadership to develop and execute workforce planning and staffing strategies.
• Oversee performance management processes, including reviews, goal-setting, and development planning.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, health and safety regulations, and internal policies.
• Lead health and safety initiatives in partnership with the JHSC, supporting a strong safety culture.
• Manage compensation and benefits administration, including annual reviews and market benchmarking.
• Support and administer training and development programs across all levels of the organization.
• Maintain accurate HR records, metrics, and reporting for leadership review.
• Advise management on HR best practices, policy development, and organizational design.
• Lead engagement initiatives to support retention and a positive workplace culture.
• Manage labour relations matters, including grievance handling, if applicable to a unionized environment.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; CHRL designation considered an asset.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario employment law, health and safety regulations, and HR best practices.
• Experience managing employee relations and investigations with sound judgment and discretion.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Experience with HRIS systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• On-site role based at the manufacturing facility, with regular presence on the production floor.
• Modern manufacturing organization located in the Greater Hamilton Area.
• Safety-focused workplace with a strong commitment to compliance.
• Opportunity to join a stable organization with long-term career potential.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established manufacturer that values its people, workplace culture, and continuous improvement. If you're looking to build your career with a growing organization that offers long-term stability and opportunities for development, we'd love to hear from you.