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Human Resources Manager (Manufacturing)

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Job Location:

Ottawa - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 16 September 2026 (13 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 14 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Scarborough ON
Full-Time Permanent
Day Shift
$100000 - $120000 Benefits

Lead HR for a High-Performance Manufacturing Organization

Were 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 youll 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 youre 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 $100000 - $120000

  • 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 Youll 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 Were Looking For
Required
  • Bachelors 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 youre an experienced HR leader looking to make a visible impact within a growing manufacturing organization wed welcome a confidential conversation.

Apply today to learn more.


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