Human Resources Manager, Toronto & NY Job

Primary location: Toronto, Ontario
Relocation offered: No
Employment status: Full-Time
Travel: 11%-25%
Non-compete: No

The estimated base salary range for this role is $95,000 to $115,000 CAD per year.
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

​What does it mean to work at Eventscape, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

Standard benefit package offerings: medical, dental, prescription drugs, life insurance
Vacation and sick time

Reporting to the Director of HR for Operations, the Human Resources Manager partners closely with manufacturing and operations leaders to support multiple facilities across the U.S. and Canada, including Ontario and Long Island City, NY. This role plays a critical part in driving workforce strategy, employee engagement, and compliance while supporting day‑to‑day HR needs across a dynamic manufacturing environment. The HR Manager leads key people initiatives that enable operational excellence, continuous improvement, and organizational growth, including supporting change initiatives and integrating newly acquired businesses in alignment with company values and culture

What’s in It for You

• A highly visible HR leadership role supporting multiple manufacturing sites across the U.S. and Canada, giving you broad operational exposure and impact.
• The opportunity to partner closely with the entire business including sales, marketing, design, plant and operations leaders to influence safety, quality, engagement, and performance outcomes.
• A chance to play a key role in organizational growth and transformation, including post‑acquisition integration and change management initiatives.
• The ability to shape HR strategy while remaining hands‑on in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to both U.S. and Canadian labor environments, expanding your professional scope and expertise.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a trusted HR business partner to plant and operations leadership, supporting performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement.
• Lead and oversee HR activities across multiple manufacturing locations, ensuring compliance with federal and provincial labor laws.
• Drive workforce planning, staffing, employee relations, performance management, and talent development for both salaried and hourly teams.
• Support organizational change initiatives, including Lean efforts, continuous improvement, and acquisition integrations, with strong change‑management practices.
• Coach and develop site leadership and front‑line supervisors, providing guidance on people‑related decisions and long‑term staffing strategies.
• Analyze HR metrics and workforce data to identify trends, root causes, and actionable improvement plans.
• Lead succession planning, turnover management, training, and leadership development initiatives to build a strong internal pipeline.
• Manage and develop HR team members, including HR Generalist and Recruitment/Special Projects roles.

What Will Make You Successful

• The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong business acumen and a clear understanding of how HR initiatives drive operational and organizational success.
• Confidence partnering with leaders at all levels and influencing outcomes through collaboration and trust.
• Comfort navigating change, ambiguity, and integration activities in growing or evolving organizations.
• A data‑driven mindset with the ability to translate workforce insights into practical solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience in a multi‑shift manufacturing environment, including leadership of HR staff.
• Broad, well‑rounded HR knowledge across employee relations, staffing, compensation, benefits, compliance, and workforce management.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario Labour Standards; familiarity with U.S. federal employment laws is a plus.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms (such as SuccessFactors) and Microsoft Office tools

What Makes You Stand Out

• Authorization to work in both Canada and the United States to support collaboration across our Toronto and New York office
• Experience supporting multiple manufacturing sites across different regions or countries
• Proven involvement in post‑acquisition HR integration or large‑scale organizational change initiatives
• Advanced HR certifications such as SHRM‑CP, PHR, SPHR, or CHRP
• A leadership style that combines approachability, credibility, and strong execution.

Why should you join Eventscape, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

With locations in Toronto and New York, Eventscape specializes in high-design architectural features including ceilings, feature walls and facades.

Eventscape was founded in 1999 and has built a reputation as a trusted partner to architects and designers by bringing bold creative visions to life through advanced parametric modeling and state-of-the-art fabrication. Its teams deliver turnkey solutions using a wide range of material, including metal, wood, resin, glass and integrated lighting, across applications such as statement ceilings, walls, facades and public art installations.

For more than 160 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable architectural solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:
• Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location (Toronto, ON & Long Island City, NY)

Nestled along the shores of Lake Ontario, Toronto is Canada’s largest city and a global center for business, culture, and creativity. Known for its iconic skyline, vibrant neighborhoods, and waterfront setting, the city offers a dynamic urban environment balanced by expansive parks and green spaces. As one of the most multicultural cities in the world, Toronto is shaped by diverse perspectives, ideas, and experiences.

Toronto is a hub for innovation, arts, and industry, with thriving sectors that include events, media, technology, finance, and design. Home to world‑class venues, cultural institutions, and creative talent, the city plays a leading role in shaping Canada’s cultural and economic landscape. Its rich history, combined with constant reinvention, makes Toronto an exciting place to build a career.

Eventscape, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, is committed to providing an environment free of discrimination and harassment on the applicable prohibited grounds under applicable human rights legislation, where individuals are treated with respect, have equal opportunities in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and can contribute meaningfully in the workplace once employed.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!