Senior Human Resources Manager – Plant

Veracity Software Inc; Terrebonne; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Terrebonne is seeking a Senior Human Resources Manager to provide bilingual HR support across multiple plant locations. The role involves managing employee relations, compliance with HR laws, and collaborating with leadership on training and development. Candidates should have extensive HR experience, strong communication skills, and a solid understanding of Canadian labor laws.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of direct HR experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• HR certification preferred, such as HRCI or SHRM.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee relations and ensure compliance with HR legislation.
• Participate in the selection process for employees and key leaders.
• Promote diversity and inclusion in recruitment.

Skills

Bilingual (English/French)

Knowledge of Canada laws & regulations

Strong English communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

UKG

SIMON

Workday

Job description

Senior Human Resources Manager - Plant

Terrebonne, QC J6W 1K8

Full Time

Must-Haves

• 7+ years of direct HR experience preferably in manufacturing setting
• 10+ years of direct HR experience
• Good command of English, oral and written, to communicate with non-French-speaking customers and suppliers
• Knowledge of Canada laws & regulations

We are seeking a Human Resources Director responsible for providing bilingual (English/French) HR support across multiple plant locations (Terrebonne and Mississauga). Fluency in both languages is essential for effective communication with employees at all levels.

The Plant Human Resources Director manages employee relations, ensures compliance with HR legislation and regulations (such as PIPEDA, ESA, CNESST, WSIB), and conducts investigations on employee morale, compensation, and employment issues. They will collaborate with leadership to communicate, train, coach, and assist employees, and may support recruitment activities and employee relations.

What You Will Do:

1. Participate in the selection process for employees and key leaders.
2. Lead structured interviews at the plant level.
3. Identify hiring and workforce trends and address concerns.
4. Ensure compliance with company policies and legal standards in hiring.
5. Promote diversity and inclusion in recruitment.
6. Partner with plant leadership on skills development and succession planning.
7. Onboard new managers and ensure smooth transitions.
8. Design effective local compensation programs in collaboration with the Corporate Compensation team.
9. Communicate pension and retirement programs.
10. Implement compensation changes using best practices.
11. Provide HR training on compensation and benefits.
12. Communicate wage increases appropriately.
13. Stay informed on new laws and assist with local implementation.
14. Understand Sonoco's talent management processes.
15. Identify performance issues when necessary.
16. Organize annual training on workplace harassment and violence.
17. Participate in SPS activities locally and within HR.
18. Ensure diversity, inclusion, and unconscious bias training.
19. Encourage use of TOPPAN University resources.
20. Support employees with concerns, performance issues, and last-chance agreements.
21. Apply policy understanding to employee situations.
22. Facilitate open discussions and conflict resolution.
23. Build positive relationships with employees and union representatives.
24. Administer collective agreements properly.
25. Work on grievance processes with Labor Relations.
26. Use relevant systems (e.g., UKG, SIMON, Workday).
27. Understand key business processes enabled by these systems.
28. Establish effective relationships with internal partners.
29. Balance employee and business interests.
30. Manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

We'd Like to Hear from You if You Have:

• A bachelor's degree (required)
• 7+ years of direct HR experience, preferably in manufacturing
• Strong English communication skills
• 10+ years of HR experience (preferred)
• A master's degree (preferred)
• HR certification (preferred, such as HRCI or SHRM)

Screening Questions - Please answer in detail:

• Full Name:
• Degree Major with University and Completion Year:
• Total experience as Senior Human Resources Manager - Plant:
• Direct HR experience preferably in manufacturing setting:
• Good command of English, oral and written:
• Knowledge of Canada laws & regulations:
• HR certification (preferred, such as HRCI or SHRM):
• Contact Number:
• Email Id:
• LinkedIn Id:
• Full Address (Street, City, State, Zip Code):
• Notice period (weeks):
• Current work authorization status:
• Expected Salary:
• Are you willing to relocate at your own expense and work in Terrebonne, Quebec, Canada / commute?