As a Human Resources Manager , you’ll play a pivotal role in fostering an engaging and empowering work environment at our Brantford facility, a manufacturer of private label griddle products (waffles and pancakes). In this role as 14-month maternity leave contract role , you will be responsible for managing and overseeing a broad spectrum of human resources and labor relations functions within the organization and serve as frontline operational support and an internal business partner. This role involves leading HR initiatives, advising leadership on HR strategies, and ensuring compliance wit h federal and provincial statutes and company policies .

You’ll add value to this role by performing various functions including, but not limited to:

• Provide expert advice and coaching to department managers and front-line leadership on HR-related matters, including attendance management, conflict resolution, and progressive discipline.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with employees and bargaining unit representatives, ensuring contract compliance and fostering strong employee connections.
• Serve as a trusted resource, accessible to employees across all production shifts, while maintaining discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive employee data.
• Supporting the management, implementation and communication of fundamental HR programs, including recognition programs, employee feedback forums, engagement survey action planning, and plant communications.

• Managing the site’s staffing and recruitment needs, including supporting onboarding and new hire orientation processes.Driving positive employee relations by timely and proactively addressing employee inquiries and concerns and supporting investigations.