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Human Resources Manager - ManufacturingTrevor Frances Recruitment • Milton, Ontario, Canada
Human Resources Manager - Manufacturing

Human Resources Manager - Manufacturing

Trevor Frances Recruitment • Milton, Ontario, Canada
7 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to join a growing manufacturing organization supporting two production facilities in Brampton. This is a highly visible HR leadership role within operations.

This position plays a critical role supporting plant leadership, driving HR initiatives, and partnering closely with operations leaders to ensure the business runs smoothly across a 24-hour, three-shift manufacturing environment.

If you enjoy being close to the business, walking the floor, solving real problems, and supporting leaders in a fast-moving environment, this role offers an excellent opportunity to make an impact.

Key Responsibilities

HR Business Partnership

  • Act as the primary HR partner to plant leadership and supervisors

  • Provide guidance on employee relations, investigations, discipline, and terminations

  • Support operational leaders with workforce planning and people strategies

  • Help drive HR initiatives tied to safety, engagement, and operational KPIs

Recruitment & Workforce Management

  • Manage high-volume recruitment based on operational needs (typically 5–20 hires at a time)

  • Lead onboarding and orientation for new employees

  • Partner with supervisors to ensure strong hiring and retention practices

HR Operations & Systems

  • Manage employee data and HR processes within ADP Workforce Now

  • Process payroll-related changes including position updates, schedule changes, and employee information updates

  • Maintain accurate documentation and communicate updates to payroll

Employee Engagement & Relations

  • Serve as a trusted HR advisor across all shifts

  • Conduct investigations and manage employee relations matters

  • Maintain strong visibility on the production floor and build relationships with employees and supervisors

Reporting & Analytics

  • Track and report on key workforce metrics including:

    • Turnover

    • Absenteeism

    • Overtime

  • Contribute to HR KPI reporting alongside other HR leaders

Health & Safety Collaboration

  • Work closely with the Health & Safety team

  • Act as an advocate for safe work practices across the operation

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate will quickly become a trusted partner to plant leadership, helping solve operational challenges while ensuring HR processes run smoothly.

Success in this role means:

  • Building strong relationships with supervisors and employees across shifts

  • Keeping HR operations organized and efficient

  • Supporting leaders through complex employee relations situations

  • Driving measurable improvements in workforce KPIs

What We’re Looking For

Experience

  • Approximately 8–12 years of progressive HR experience

  • Strong experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment

  • Experience supporting multi-shift operations

Technical Skills

  • ADP Workforce Now experience is required

  • Strong understanding of:

    • Timecards and shift schedules

    • Payroll related HR processes

    • HR reporting and workforce metrics

Leadership & Soft Skills

  • Strong problem-solving ability and business acumen

  • Comfortable working directly with frontline supervisors and hourly employees

  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail

  • Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational HR work

  • Confident addressing employee relations issues and investigations

Education / Certifications

  • CHRP designation is an asset, but not required

Why This Role Is Exciting

If you are an experienced HR professional who enjoys partnering with operations, solving complex people challenges, and being present on the production floor, we would love to speak with you.

Trevor Frances Recruitment is an equal opportunity recruitment firm. We are committed to fostering inclusive and accessible hiring practices and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process to ensure a fair and equitable experience for everyone.

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