About The Role

Work Conditions: 

Competitive salary
15 days of paid vacation annually 
Competitive retirement plan with employer contributions matching up to 5% 
Comprehensive health benefits fully covered by the employer, including medical, dental, and vision care 
Immediate access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Virtual Healthcare services from your start date

On the daily, you will: 
Employee Relations & Engagement

Serve as a trusted HR partner for employees and managers, providing guidance on employee relations matters including performance management, attendance, policy interpretation, disciplinary actions, and grievance resolution. 
Lead and support workplace investigations, conflict resolution, corrective action processes, and labor relations activities while ensuring compliance with collective agreement, company policies, and employment legislation. 
Foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive workplace culture through employee engagement, recognition, wellness, and communication initiatives.

Talent Acquisition & Employee Experience 

Manage full-cycle recruitment activities, from sourcing and interviewing candidates to extending offers. 
Coordinate onboarding and orientation programs to ensure a smooth and engaging employee experience from day one. 
Support HR programs such as performance reviews, employee engagement surveys, and recognition initiatives.

HR Administration & Compliance 

Maintain accurate HR records, personnel files, and HRIS data while preparing employment-related documentation and reports. 
Administer employee benefits, track attendance and leave programs, coordinate training activities, and support compliance with company policies and legislative requirements. 
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and collaborate with HR teams across McWane divisions.

Payroll Administration 

Process payroll accurately and on time for hourly employees using Payworks. 
Manage timecards, vacation and leave balances, union dues, payroll reconciliations, Records of Employment, and payroll-related reporting. 
Respond to employee and union inquiries regarding payroll, earnings, and timekeeping matters.

Qualifications: 

Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline;  
Minimum 5 years of Human Resources experience, preferably in a unionized and/or manufacturing environment.  
Solid knowledge of employment legislation, HR best practices, employee relations, and labor relations. 
Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build trust and influence stakeholders at all levels. 
Proven ability to handle confidential information with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment. 
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR systems; experience with SmartRecruiters is considered an asset. 
A collaborative mindset, strong sense of ownership, and commitment to continuous improvement. 
CHRP designation and bilingualism (English/French) are considered assets.

This employer follows the principle of employment equity and runs an employment equity program for women, Indigenous people, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, and people with disabilities.