Human Resources Assistant - Manufacturing Operations
Our client is a growing Windsor-area manufacturing organization seeking a hands-on Human Resources Assistant to support employees and operations across two nearby facilities.
This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career HR professional who wants broad, practical exposure across attendance administration, recruitment, onboarding, health and safety, training, and eventually payroll.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Pay: $23.50 - $24.50 per hour
Employment Type: Contract-to-hire
Location: Windsor / Tecumseh area, Ontario
Work Arrangement:
On-site across two locations approximately 10 minutes apart. Reliable personal transportation is required.
Who This Role Is For
This opportunity is well suited to someone who:
Is early in their Human Resources career and wants hands-on experience across multiple areas of HR
Enjoys working closely with employees and operational leaders in a manufacturing environment
Is organized, detail-oriented, responsive, and comfortable managing recurring administrative responsibilities
Can remain calm and professional in a fast-moving operational environment
Is comfortable spending time at two nearby work locations as business needs require
Wants an opportunity to grow into greater responsibility over time
This is a hands-on HR support position rather than a senior HR advisory or policy-focused role.
What You Will Be Doing
Attendance and Timekeeping
Review employee hours and attendance records on a weekly basis
Document late arrivals and unexcused absences
Monitor employee attendance-related messages through When I Work
Prepare biweekly timekeeping information for operational leadership
Assist with resolving missed or incorrect punchesDevelop toward taking on payroll responsibilities
Health and Safety
Organize monthly Joint Health and Safety Committee meetings
Coordinate recurring workplace inspections
Support inspections related to forklifts, first aid equipment, fire extinguishers, and other workplace safety requirements
Maintain current documentation on workplace health and safety boards
Help track follow-up items and corrective actions
Recruitment and Selection
Conduct initial phone interviews for General Labour opportunities
Prepare and maintain job postings
Review resumes and make candidate recommendations
Support hiring managers throughout the recruitment process
Develop toward assisting with interviews for additional Production positions
Onboarding
Coordinate required Bright Safe training for new employees
Support new-hire orientation and first-shift preparation
Add new employees to When I Work and support initial system setup
Follow up with new hires to ensure required documentation is completed
Confirm WagePoint invitations and payroll onboarding steps have been completed
Develop toward preparing offer letters and employment contracts for General Labour positions
Training and Documentation
Maintain employee training certificates in Bright Safe
Track required training for Production and Warehouse employees
Help ensure employee training records remain current and complete
What We’re Looking For
Interest in developing a career in Human Resources
Ability to manage detailed administrative work accurately and consistently
Comfortable interacting with employees, supervisors, and operational leadership
Ability to prioritize recurring daily and weekly responsibilities
Comfortable working in an active manufacturing and production environment
Availability to work Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Valid driver's licence and reliable personal vehicle
Ability to travel between two nearby work locations during the workday
Nice to Have
Previous exposure to one or more of the following would be helpful, but is not required across every area:
Human Resources administration
Attendance or timekeeping
Recruitment and interviewing
Employee onboarding
Payroll support
Joint Health and Safety Committee activities
Manufacturing or production environments
When I Work
Bright Secure
WagePoint
What’s In It For You
$23.50 - $24.50 per hour
Broad exposure to multiple areas of Human Resources
Hands-on experience supporting both employees and operational leadership
Opportunity to develop into payroll, employment documentation, health and safety, and broader recruitment responsibilities
Strong foundation for someone building a long-term career in Human Resources
If you are looking to build practical Human Resources experience in a hands-on operational environment, we would welcome the opportunity to connect.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. We appreciate the time you take to apply and look forward to reviewing your experience. We will contact candidates selected to move forward in the interview process, and all applications will be handled confidentially.