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