Our client, a leading Tier 1 manufacturing supplier, is seeking a Plant Human Resources Lead to support and oversee HR operations within a unionized manufacturing facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior HR professional with strong manufacturing and labour relations experience who is ready to be a key member of the company's management team. Working closely with plant leadership, corporate HR, and union representatives, you will help drive workforce strategies, employee engagement, and overall plant performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversee daily HR operations and partner with plant leadership on workforce planning and business objectives

Manage labour relations, including grievances, investigations, collective agreement interpretation, and union-management relations

Build strong relationships with union representatives, including Unifor and/or Steelworkers

Lead employee engagement, retention, attendance management, and workplace performance initiatives

Provide guidance to management on employee relations, performance management and HR policies

Oversee hourly recruitment, onboarding, training, and employee development

Manage WSIB claims, workplace investigations, and return-to-work coordination

Oversee HR reporting, HRIS, payroll, benefits administration, and regulatory compliance

QUALIFICATIONS:





Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent; CHRL designation is an asset

Minimum 5+ years of progressive senior-level HR experience in a manufacturing workplace, with unionized experience essential

Strong knowledge of labour relations, grievance management, collective bargaining agreements, and employment legislation

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with hourly employees, union representatives, and plant leadership

Experience supporting employee engagement, attendance management, recruitment, and performance management

Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills.

Experience with Lean Manufacturing, HRIS, and ADP Workforce Now AutoPay is an asset

COMPENSATION:

$90, 000 – $110, 000 / year (depending on experience)

MEDA Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any of the protected reasons as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities, as described in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and granted to those that request assistance during our hiring process.

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📌 Plant Human Resources Lead [14392] (Ontario)
🏢 Meda Engineering & Technical Services
📍 Ontario