Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced HR Generalist or HR Manager to establish, structure, and manage human resources operations for our EV charger manufacturing facility. This role is ideal for a hands-on HR professional who thrives in a traditional, manual environment and wants to build up-to-date HR practices from the ground up.

Your core focus will be on strengthening Canadian employment law compliance, workforce safety, employee relations, and manual record-keeping. You will serve as the trusted on-site HR expert, bridging the gap between shop-floor employees and management.

Key Responsibilities

Canadian Labor Law & Compliance:

- Ensure strict compliance with Canadian employment standards, provincial labor laws, human rights legislation, and pay equity standards.
- Audit and update employee handbooks, company policies, and employment contracts to protect both the business and the workers.
- Manage workplace investigations, employee grievances, and disciplinary actions safely and legally.

Manufacturing Operations & Safety:

- Oversee health and safety programs, ensuring the production floor meets all occupational health and safety regulations (e.g., OHSA/WSIB/CNESST depending on location).
- Manage workers' compensation claims
- , return-to-work programs, and modified duty accommodations.
- Support workforce planningand scheduling strategies tailored to manufacturing production cycles.

Employee Relations:

- Serve as a highly visible, accessible resource on the manufacturing floor to resolve conflicts and build trust with hourly workers.




- Coach supervisors and managers on fair management practices, constructive feedback, and progressive discipline.
- Drive retention initiatives specifically designed to reduce turnover in manual assembly and production roles.

Manual HR Operations & Administration:

- Manage and secure physical personnel files, paper-based tracking sheets, and manual attendance records with high attention to detail.
- Coordinate closely with payroll to manually track and verify employee hours, overtime, leaves of absence, and statutory holiday pay.
- Administer employee benefits programs, handling the manual paperwork and enrollment pipelines for employees.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

- Industry Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of HR experience specifically within a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment.
- Legal Expertise: Deep, practical knowledge of
- Canadian labor standard, health and safety laws, and provincial workplace regulations.
- Adaptability:Proven track record of operating successfully in a highly manual environment without relying heavily on software automated HR tools.
- Communication: Exceptional face-to-face communication skills; ability to easily communicate with both line workers and executive management.
- Problem Solving: Strong grit, emotional intelligence, and conflict-resolution skills tailored to an industrial workforce.
- Credentials: A degree/diploma in Human Resources Management, or a CHRP/CHRL designation, is highly valued.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $60,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 HR Generalist (Richmond Hill)
🏢 United Chargers
📍 Richmond Hill