Human Resources Manager, Labour Relations
Permanent On-site | Windsor, ON
Compensation Range
$90K - $115KCompensation will be determined based on the successful candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications, and may also be influenced by internal equity and market conditions.
+ Bonus
Description
Employee & Labour Relations
- Act as the primary HR partner to employees and leaders across manufacturing operations.
- Lead employee and labour relations matters, including grievances, investigations, conflict resolution, discipline, accommodations, and terminations.
- Interpret and administer collective agreements, employment legislation, and company policies.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with union representatives and support collective bargaining activities.
- Promote a positive workplace culture through proactive coaching, communication, and employee engagement initiatives.
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
- Lead full-cycle recruitment for hourly and salaried positions up to the Manager level.
- Partner with operational leaders to forecast workforce needs and develop staffing strategies.
- Support succession planning, internal talent development, and workforce retention initiatives.
- Monitor labour market trends and recruitment metrics to improve hiring effectiveness.
Performance, Attendance & Leadership Development
- Coach leaders on performance management, employee accountability, attendance management, and progressive discipline.
- Support the development and execution of Action Plans, Performance Improvement Plans, and corrective action initiatives.
- Identify leadership development opportunities and facilitate training and coaching programs.
- Analyze workforce trends and implement solutions that improve productivity, engagement, and retention.
HR Business Partnership
- Serve as a trusted advisor to operational leaders on people, labour, and organizational matters.
- Support organizational change, restructuring, and business transformation initiatives.
- Provide HR insights and recommendations using workforce data, analytics, and key performance indicators.
- Partner with leaders to develop and execute people strategies aligned to business objectives.
Compliance, Health & Safety & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with employment, labour, human rights, health and safety, and accessibility legislation.
- Lead workplace investigations and manage employee and organizational risk.
- Support disability management, accommodations, return-to-work programs, and leave administration.
- Maintain and enhance HR policies, practices, and procedures.
Employee Engagement & Culture
- Lead employee engagement, recognition, communication, and culture-building initiatives.
- Maintain a strong floor presence to support employees and leaders while proactively addressing workplace concerns.
- Support town halls, employee meetings, and communication programs that strengthen organizational culture.
- Champion company values, inclusion, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
- CHRP or CHRL designation considered an asset.
- 5-7+ years of progressive HR experience, including labour relations experience within a unionized manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of collective agreement administration, grievance handling, workplace investigations, employment legislation, and labour relations practices.
- Experience supporting both hourly production and salaried employee populations.
- Proven ability to coach leaders, resolve complex employee relations issues, and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong recruitment, workforce planning, and talent management experience.
- Excellent communication, conflict resolution, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in HRIS, ATS, Microsoft Office, and HR reporting tools.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining a highly visible and approachable presence on the production floor.
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