HR & Admin Manager

Responsibilities

• Build the talent team the plant's structure requires, getting the right people into the right roles as the site scales.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment for the plant, including compliant job postings, candidate assessment, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Support work permit and immigration processes for incoming technical staff, coordinating with external counsel where needed.
• Define, refine, and implement HR's department and role responsibilities and the processes and policies that run alongside them.
• Keep all HR practices compliant with the Ontario Employment Standards Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Human Rights Code, and AODA.
• Own WSIB claims and return to work, employee relations and investigations, and accurate, confidential employee records; support the Joint Health and Safety Committee and WHMIS training.
• Administer payroll, group benefits, and compensation programs in line with Ontario requirements.
• Run fair, consistent performance, salary review, and development processes.
• Inspire a cohesive, mutually trusting, and entrepreneurial team of diverse individuals to deliver market leading solutions for our customers.
• Partner with the Plant Manager to strengthen cultural alignment, belonging, and team cohesion.
• Oversee office administration and manage vendors for outsourced services such as janitorial and security.

What we're looking for

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR management experience, ideally in a manufacturing or automotive supplier environment.
• Bachelor's in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; CHRL preferred, CHRP an asset.
• Strong, applied knowledge of Ontario ESA, OHSA, Human Rights Code, AODA, and WSIB processes.
• Experience building HR programs and processes in a new or scaling operation.
• HRIS, payroll systems, and Microsoft 365 proficiency; familiarity with IATF 16949 HR documentation an asset.
• Awareness of ISO 14001 environmental management an asset.
• Immigration and LMIA or work permit experience an asset; English required.

Illustrative KPIs

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