Human Resources Manager (Manufacturing)

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Scarborough, ON

Full-Time | Permanent

Day Shift

$100,000 - $120,000 + Benefits

Lead HR for a High-Performance Manufacturing Organization

We're partnering with a growing precision manufacturing company serving world-class customers across aerospace, defence, medical device, robotics, transportation, and industrial markets.

This is an opportunity for an experienced Human Resources professional to lead a broad HR function within a dynamic, non-unionized manufacturing environment.

Reporting directly to the VP of Operations, you'll oversee employee relations, talent acquisition, health & safety, workforce planning, compliance, and HR operations while leading a small HR team and helping shape the future of the organization.

If you're a hands-on HR leader who enjoys being close to the business, visible on the plant floor, and actively involved in both strategy and execution, this role offers significant influence and long-term growth potential.

Why Join?

• Competitive salary of $100,000 - $120,000

• Direct reporting relationship to the VP of Operations

• Opportunity to influence HR strategy and organizational growth

• Leadership role with broad ownership and visibility

• Stable, growing manufacturing organization

• Collaborative leadership team

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Long-term career growth opportunities

What You'll Be Doing

HR Leadership & Employee Relations

• Lead, coach, and develop the HR team

• Serve as the primary resource for employee relations matters

• Conduct investigations, conflict resolution, disciplinary processes, and performance management activities

• Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and employee programs

• Support employee engagement and culture initiatives

• Advise leaders and managers on HR best practices and employment legislation

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Lead full-cycle recruitment across skilled trades, engineering, manufacturing, operations, and leadership positions

• Develop sourcing strategies and external recruiting partnerships

• Support workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational development initiatives

• Manage offer negotiations, compensation benchmarking, and recruitment metrics

• Build talent pipelines for future growth

Health & Safety

• Support workplace health and safety programs

• Participate in incident investigations and corrective action planning

• Manage WSIB claims and return-to-work programs

• Collaborate with operational leaders to maintain a safe work environment

• Support health and safety committee initiatives

HR Operations & Continuous Improvement

• Oversee HRIS and employee data management

• Manage compensation and benefits administration

• Support training and leadership development programs

• Track HR metrics and provide reporting to senior leadership

• Drive continuous improvement across HR processes and systems

What We're Looking For

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

• CHRP or CHRL designation (or actively pursuing)

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience

• Manufacturing, industrial, or production environment experience

• Previous leadership or team management experience

• Strong employee relations background

• Full-cycle recruitment experience

• Knowledge of ESA, OHSA, AODA, and Ontario Human Rights Code

• Experience with HRIS systems and HR reporting

Strong Assets

• ADP Workforce Now experience

• Health & Safety experience

• WSIB and Return-to-Work administration

• AS9100 or ISO manufacturing environments

• Controlled Goods experience

• Work permits and LMIA exposure

• Bilingual English/French

Ideal Backgrounds

Candidates from the following environments are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Aerospace Manufacturing

• Automotive Manufacturing

• Precision Machining

• Industrial Manufacturing

• Contract Manufacturing

• Medical Device Manufacturing

• Advanced Manufacturing

• Robotics & Automation

Who Will Thrive Here?

• HR professionals who enjoy balancing strategy with hands-on execution

• Leaders who are comfortable supporting both the plant floor and executive team

• Individuals who thrive in fast-paced manufacturing environments

• HR Managers looking for broader influence and ownership

Apply Today

If you're an experienced HR leader looking to make a visible impact within a growing manufacturing organization, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

Apply today to learn more.