Human Resources Manager - Kitchener, Canada - AppleOne

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    Our Kitchener client, in the manufacturing industry is seeking a Human Resources Manager to join the Plant Management Team.

    This is an exciting opportunity for a Human Resource Manager with over 5 years of experience in the Manufacturing Industry.

    This is an in-office role, offering three weeks vacation, benefits, and flexible working hours, with a salary range of $110,000-115,000 annually.


    The Human Resources Manager has overall Plant/Site responsibility for the HR function as it relates to the delivery and execution of Human Resources standards and guidelines as defined by the Subject Matter Experts (SME or Centers of Excellence COE – often referred to as functional groups; ex. IT, HS&E Corporate Group).

    Locally, they are responsible for the identification of local programs and solutions that enable the company to exceed our business objectives through teammate engagement.

    To provide strategic leadership and direction in promoting fair, equitable, effective and leading edge human resources solutions, benefits, administration programs, policies and best practice systems and processes.

    This position requires a combination of both strategic and hands-on/tactical HR expertise.

    Actively contribute to the promotion of a healthy, safe and environmentally responsible workplace by encouraging and involving all employees in the ownership and continuous improvement of HS&E in the workplace and to promote the use of better HS&E practices.


    Responsibilities:

    Leadership:

    • As a key member of the Plant Management Team, the Human Resources Manager is expected to contribute at an operational level by providing value in all areas of Human Resources
    • Supports business strategy and objectives through the execution of end to end HR solutions and delivery of corporate initiatives ensuring that the working environment is conducive to high levels of teammate engagement and commitment.
    • Participates fully as part of the plant/site leadership team and acts as advisor to the Plant Manager.
    • In addition to remaining current with all applicable country, federal, provincial and municipal laws and regulations, this role requires the individual to adhere to and enforce all established Company policies and procedures.
    • Provides leadership and direction to all teammates by providing coaching and interpretation to complex employee relations issues to develop problem resolution solutions and improved teammate performance.
    • Participate in Local Human Resources community to network and benchmark best labour/employment practices and understand local issues and trends.
    • Partners with the business to achieve its objectives by identifying human resources and organizational development issues and by leading the analysis and diagnosis of client needs.
    • Design and/or reinforce application/implementation of site specific HR policies, standards and procedure taking into account the organizations vision, mission and values, legislative requirements and industry best practices, notifying plant manager and functional manager of non-compliance.

    Other responsibilities include:

    • Training and Development
    • Recruitment and Selection
    • Performance and Talent Management
    • Total Rewards
    • Health and Safety