Human Resources Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES - Oversee all aspects of human resources operations within the plant - Ensure alignment with company Mission, Vision and Values, global standards, policies, procedures and legal regulations - Serve as a strategic partner in driving team member engagement, talent development and organizational effectiveness - Strategic HR Leadership: - Align HR initiatives with plant objectives to support productivity, quality, and safety. - Serve as a key advisor to plant leadership on workforce-related matters. - Track and report key HR metrics (turnover, absenteeism, safety, environmental etc.) - Use data to identify trends and recommend improvements. - Work collaboratively with global HR team to continuously improve the global HR strategy. - Prepare for and support external audits or inspections - Compliance and Labor Relations - Ensure compliance with local, provincial and federal employment laws, health and safety laws and regulations, environmental laws and regulations and regulations and company policies. - Contact for local government and legal representatives. - Align with changes in company shareholders and support from global leadership to complete the necessary filings with the Market Supervision Administrations. - Ensure the integrity and security of HR documentation (both electronic and physical) in accordance with privacy legislation, global security standards and record retention standards. - Lead collective bargaining negotiations, including contract preparation, proposal development and strategy formulation. - Administer collective agreements, manage union relationships, grievance and arbitration processes in unionized environments. - Uphold and adhere to the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. - Employee Relations and Engagement - Promote a positive work environment through proactive employee relations strategies. - Investigate and resolve employee concerns, complaints, and conflicts. - Lead employee engagement initiatives and support retention strategies. - Administer compensation and benefit programs and wellness initiatives. - Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning - Oversee recruitment and onboarding for hourly and salaried plant roles. - Collaborate with operations to forecast staffing needs and manage labor planning. - Partner with local schools, colleges, and workforce agencies to build talent pipelines. - Performance and Attendance Management - Ensuring consistency and fairness in the performance review process. - Tracking performance data and monitoring goal progress. - Implement and monitor attendance policies and corrective action processes. - Support supervisors in coaching, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions. - Training and Development - Coordinate training programs for safety, compliance, and job-specific skills. - Identifying training needs based on skills and performance gaps. - Facilitate the creation of an Annual Training plan for all plant activities. - Assist with the development of Performance Improvement Plans and Personal Development Plans. - Support succession planning and career development for key roles. - Facilitate mentorship and coaching programs. - Promote continuous learning culture. (e.g., lunch & learns, certifications) - Maintain training records for all training in accordance with local legislation. - Health, Safety and Wellness - Oversee the Health and Safety Management System for the plant. - Foster a culture of safety and accountability. - Organize mandatory safety training in accordance with local, provincial and federal regulations. - Support risk reduction, hazard identification, and continuous improvement efforts. - Environmental - Oversee the Environmental Management System for the plant. - Promote the global Environmental Management System with a focus on footprint reduction, recycling, and resource efficiency. - Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and standards. REQUIREMENTS - Bachelors Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or related field - 5+ years of progressive experience in human resources management, preferably in a manufacturing environment - Experience with unionized workforce, labor relations, and collective bargaining is essential where applicable - Strong working knowledge of labor and safety legislation and best practices - Accredited Human Resources Certificate or equivalent experience - CHRP/CHRL/CHRE (Canada) is an asset - SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR (USA) is an asset - Proficiency in HRIS systems (Dayforce) and Microsoft Office - Workplace investigation, Change management, DEI, Conflict Resolution, Labor Relations