Human Resources Manager (10 to 14 month term)

This is an active vacancy. We are currently recruiting for this position and will be reviewing applications as they are received.

This is an 10 to 14 month term position.

Location: Colborne ON (onsite)

Reporting to the VP, Training NA, HR and EHS, the HR Manager is responsible for leading the Human Resources Department. This position will be required to create meaningful partnerships throughout the organization to create, influence, and promote collaborative leadership to positively contribute to the organizational objectives. The Human Resource Leader will be required to multi-task and manage Human Resource responsibilities in a multi-provincial environment ensuring an extreme level of integrity and confidentiality.

• Serve as trusted advisor and influencer at all levels. Provide unbiased counsel and create an interactive partnership with local leadership and employees.
• Lead the Human Resources department and provide direction on priorities and work balancing.
• Works closely with management and employees to create highly effective work relationships, maintain a positive work environment, drive retention, and positively influence a culture of performance, accountability respect, ethics, and integrity.
• Provides day-to-day guidance to management (e.g. coaching, counselling, career development, disciplinary actions, performance management).
• Coordinates and conducts management evaluations in interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance review, and inclusiveness.
• Create, develop and administer human development and employee engagement programs and initiatives.
• Ensure current knowledge of funding offered for related grants/government programs (i.e. new hire initiatives, training programs, summer student funding initiatives, etc.) and submit applications when applicable.
• Provides guidance and input to local management on organization structure, career pathing, workforce planning and succession planning.
• Drive corporate HR strategy and initiatives to plant level.
• Maintains legal compliance with employment regulations.
• Analyze trends in manufacturing and relevant HR metrics to participate in developing solutions, HR programs and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources or a related field
• Minimum five years of experience in Human Resources
• CHRL or CPHR Designation is an asset

• In-depth HR generalist background with strong leadership development and sound communication skills.
• Excellent active listening and negotiation skills.
• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships.
• Strong leadership, project management, analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills.
• Strong working knowledge in employment law.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and able to effectively prioritize workload.
• Ability to create accountability and to lead by example.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn and navigate various operating systems.
• Provide exemplary customer service to employees while fostering a positive, supportive reputation for Human Resources.
• Ability to process all responsibilities with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.