Plant Human Resources Lead [14392]

MEDA Engineering & Technical Services; Port Hope; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MEDA Limited is seeking a Plant Human Resources Lead to oversee HR operations at a unionized manufacturing facility. You will partner with plant leadership, corporate HR, and union representatives to drive workforce strategies and improve engagement and performance.

The role requires a senior HR professional with manufacturing and labour relations experience, a CHRL is an asset, and you will steer labor relations, recruitment, and HR policy compliance to support plant performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of senior HR experience in manufacturing with unionized environment.
• Strong knowledge of labour relations and collective agreements.
• Ability to lead engagement, attendance management, recruitment and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily HR operations and partner with plant leadership on workforce planning and objectives.
• Manage labour relations including grievances and investigations.
• Build relationships with union representatives (Unifor and/or Steelworkers).
• Lead employee engagement, retention, attendance, and performance initiatives.
• Provide guidance on employee relations and HR policies.
• Oversee hourly recruitment, onboarding, training and development.
• Manage WSIB claims, investigations, and return-to-work coordination.
• Oversee HR reporting, HRIS, payroll, benefits administration and compliance.

Skills

Labour relations

Employee engagement

Performance management

Recruitment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

CHRL designation (asset)

Tools

HRIS

ADP Workforce Now AutoPay

Job description

Our client, a leading Tier 1 manufacturing supplier, is seeking a Plant Human Resources Lead to support and oversee HR operations within a unionized manufacturing facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior HR professional with strong manufacturing and labour relations experience who is ready to be a key member of the company's management team. Working closely with plant leadership, corporate HR, and union representatives, you will help drive workforce strategies, employee engagement, and overall plant performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee daily HR operations and partner with plant leadership on workforce planning and business objectives
• Manage labour relations, including grievances, investigations, collective agreement interpretation, and union-management relations
• Build strong relationships with union representatives, including Unifor and/or Steelworkers
• Lead employee engagement, retention, attendance management, and workplace performance initiatives
• Provide guidance to management on employee relations, performance management and HR policies
• Oversee hourly recruitment, onboarding, training, and employee development
• Manage WSIB claims, workplace investigations, and return-to-work coordination
• Oversee HR reporting, HRIS, payroll, benefits administration, and regulatory compliance

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent; CHRL designation is an asset
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive senior-level HR experience in a manufacturing environment, with unionized experience essential
• Strong knowledge of labour relations, grievance management, collective bargaining agreements, and employment legislation
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with hourly employees, union representatives, and plant leadership
• Experience supporting employee engagement, attendance management, recruitment, and performance management
• Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, HRIS, and ADP Workforce Now AutoPay is an asset

COMPENSATION:

• $90, 000 – $110, 000 / year (depending on experience)

MEDA Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any of the protected reasons as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities, as described in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and granted to those that request assistance during our hiring process.