Human Resources Manager

We are seeking a dynamic, hands-on HR Manager to become the very first dedicated HR professional our clients growing manufacturing facility, located in Mississauga. This is a unique, ground-floor opportunity to help shape, implement and build the HR structure. You will partner directly with leadership to establish foundational policies, drive recruitment, ensure compliance, and foster a strong, safety-first culture on the production floor.

Location: Mississauga, ON
On-site: five days a week
Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 (depending on experience)
Experience: 7+ years of experience

Advantages
True Ownership: You won’t just be following a playbook—you will be writing it. Your impact will shape the future of our company culture.
Competitive Compensation: Competitive base salary ($100,000 - $120,000, depending on experience) plus vacation, benefits, and bonus.
Stability & Growth: Join a stable, growing manufacturing team that values hard work, safety, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities
Department Creation & Infrastructure
Build the Foundation: Standardize the employee handbook, design onboarding processes, and establish core HR policies tailored to a manufacturing environment.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
Own the Pipeline: Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for both skilled trade roles and corporate positions.
Welcome & Retain: Create an engaging onboarding experience that emphasizes safety, company values, and role expectations.

Employee Relations & Culture
Floor Presence: Maintain a strong visibility on the shop floor, building trust and open communication with both shift workers and leadership.
Conflict Resolution: Act as the primary point of contact for employee grievances, conducting fair and thorough investigations when necessary.


Qualifications
Experience: 7+ years of progressive HR experience, with preference for those from manufacturing, warehousing, or industrial environment.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
The "Builder" Mindset: Proven experience setting up processes, templates, or programs where none existed before.
Communication Style: Able to communicate effectively with everyone from an entry-level assembly worker to the executive suite.
On-Site Presence: High energy and comfort working in a bustling, fast-paced manufacturing office environment five days a week.

Summary
Interested in learning more? Please apply directly to this role or email kathryn.oconnor@randstad.ca, with the subject line: HR Manager - Mississauga.
Stay connected with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-o-connor-cpc-7136842a/

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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