HR Manager

As the HR lead, you will be responsible for the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment strategies to complex labor relations. This role is "hands-on"—you aren't just behind a desk; you are a visible leader on the production floor, building trust with hourly employees and coaching salaried leadership. You will manage one direct report and oversee all HR cycles, including budget planning, performance management, and engagement initiatives. The ideal candidate possesses a high level of professional rigor, an even temperament under pressure, and the ability to adapt quickly to the shifting priorities of a modern manufacturing operation.

Advantages
Competitive Salary: Target range of $95,000 – $105,000 (with a maximum scale up to $115,000).

Financial Incentives: Robust Profit Sharing Plan (historically 8%–12%) and an annual $2,000 Flex Benefit cash account.

Comprehensive Benefits: 3 weeks vacation, and a retirement plan with company matching.

Stability: Lead the HR function for a flagship facility with a long-standing history of community roots and a strong safety record (600+ days accident-free).

Responsibilities
Lead recruitment and onboarding for both hourly and salaried positions to meet growing staffing needs.

Manage labor relations and the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), including grievance handling and 2026 contract renewal preparations.

Coach and advise the leadership team on performance management, disciplinary matters, and succession planning.

Drive employee engagement programs to maintain a positive, "close-knit" culture during periods of organizational change.

Ensure 100% compliance with Health & Safety protocols and corporate HR policies.

Qualifications
Experience: 3–12 years of HR experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Education: Degree or Diploma in HR, Business, or a related field; CHRP/CHRL designation is highly preferred.

Skills: Proven experience in a unionized environment; proficiency in SAP/SuccessFactors and MS 365.

Traits: Exceptional resilience, "rigor," and the ability to maintain an upbeat, approachable presence in a male-dominated, high-intensity workplace.

Summary
We are seeking a high-energy, resilient HR Manager to lead the human resources function at our flagship, high-technology manufacturing plant in St. Marys. This is a critical leadership role for a "firm but fair" professional who thrives in a fast-paced, 24/7 industrial environment. Reporting to the Sector HR Director with a dotted line to the Plant Manager, you will act as a strategic partner in managing a workforce of 200 employees within a unionized setting.

To apply, please email me your resume at fatema.pardhan@randstad.ca with the subject line - HR Manager - Stratford, ON

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.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

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