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Human Resources Manager (Manufacturing)

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.

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