Position Overview

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive HR strategies and initiatives across our Canadian operations, including head office and processing facilities. This role manages the full spectrum of human resources functions in a non-unionized environment, including talent acquisition, compensation and advantages, employee relations, compliance, immigration, payroll oversight, training and development, and organizational culture initiatives. The HR Manager reports to senior management and plays a critical role in building and maintaining a high-performing, engaged workforce.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

- Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates at all organizational levels

- Post job openings on appropriate platforms and manage the full recruitment lifecycle from posting through onboarding

- Conduct interviews, assess qualifications, and make hiring recommendations to department heads

- Develop and maintain relationships with recruitment agencies and educational institutions

- Build and manage an applicant tracking system (ATS) and candidate database

Compensation, Benefits & Payroll Administration

- Oversee all aspects of payroll processing, including timekeeping, deductions, and payment distribution

- Ensure compliance with federal and provincial payroll tax requirements, CPP, EI, and income tax withholdings

- Develop and administer competitive compensation and perks programs

- Conduct market analysis and salary benchmarking to ensure fair and competitive pay structures

- Manage group benefits programs, employee assistance programs (EAP), and pension administration

- Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare payroll reports and variance analyses

Compliance, Legal & Labor Relations

- Ensure compliance with federal and provincial employment legislation (Canada Labour Code, provincial employment standards, human rights legislation, accessibility standards)

- Develop, maintain, and communicate clear HR policies and employee handbooks

- Handle employee relations issues, disputes,



and grievances in a professional and timely manner

- Document performance issues and maintain accurate personnel files

- Manage termination processes and severance administration with legal compliance

Immigration & Work Authorization

- Manage work permit applications and employment verification for foreign nationals

- Ensure compliance with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requirements

- Coordinate with immigration consultants and legal counsel as needed

- Monitor employment authorization status and renewal timelines

- Maintain proper documentation and records for compliance audits

Training & Development

- Assess organizational and individual training needs

- Develop and implement comprehensive training programs for all levels

- Coordinate new employee orientation and onboarding

- Create succession planning strategies and career development pathways

- Manage professional development budgets and training provider relationships

- Track training completion and ROI; maintain training records

Organizational Culture & Employee Engagement

- Plan and execute team building events and company-wide initiatives

- Conduct employee surveys and feedback sessions to assess engagement and morale

- Develop retention strategies and employee recognition programs

- Foster positive workplace culture across all locations (head office and processing facilities)

- Communicate HR policies, updates, and initiatives to all staff

HR Reporting & Analytics

- Prepare and present regular HR metrics and performance reports to management

- Track KPIs including turnover, recruitment costs, training hours, and engagement scores

- Maintain HR information system (HRIS)



and ensure data accuracy and confidentiality

- Generate reports for government submissions (Statistics Canada, provincial labor statistics)

- Analyze HR data to identify trends and recommend process improvements

Multi-Location Management

- Provide HR support and consistency across head office and processing facility locations

- Travel between locations as required to manage recruitment, training, and employee relations

- Ensure standardization of HR policies while accommodating location-specific needs

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

- Minimum 5 years of professional HR experience in a multi-functional capacity

- Professional HR designation (CHRP, CIPHR, or equivalent) or willingness to obtain within 2 years

- Strong knowledge of Canadian federal and provincial employment law and regulations

- Proficiency with HRIS software and standard business applications (Microsoft Office suite)

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; French is a plus

- Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities

- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally

- Problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in manufacturing, food processing, or similar industrial environments

- Experience with payroll systems and processors (Dominion Payroll, ADP, Workday, etc.)

- Experience managing immigration and work authorization matters

- Experience with recruitment software and applicant tracking systems

- Experience managing multi-location HR operations

- Knowledge of health and safety regulations and workers' compensation

Pay: $80,000.00-$105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Work Location: In person

📌 Regional Human Resources Manager (Canada)
🏢 Recognized
📍 Canada