HR Manager, Canada

POSITION: HR Manager, Canada
LOCATION: Milton, ON (hybrid - 3 days onsite)

MacDonald Search Group is a national permanent placement recruiting firm and we recruit on behalf of hiring companies.

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a North American manufacturer and they are on the hunt for an experienced HR Manager to assume a standalone HR position for the Canadian operations. This role serves as a strategic HR partner to business leaders while acting as the subject matter expert on Canadian employment legislation, compliance, employee relations, and HR governance - the compliance skillset will be a priority.

Please note: this will start as a 12 month maternity contract with potential to become perm based on strong performance.

The ideal candidate brings strong 5+ years of senior HR experience, a deep understanding of federal and provincial employment laws, and the ability to build scalable HR processes that support business growth, minimize risk, and enhance the employee experience. The ideal candidate will have expertise in the following areas:
  • HR Business Partnership
  • Canadian Employment Law
  • Employee Relations
  • Compliance & Risk Management
  • Policy Development
  • Workforce Planning
  • Change Management
  • Leadership Coaching
  • HR Process Improvement
  • HRIS & HR Operations
Success in this role will include:
  • Reduced HR compliance risk across Canadian operations.
  • Consistent application of HR policies and processes.
  • Improved HR operational efficiency and governance.
  • Strong partnerships between HR and business leadership.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree is mandatory - in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline.
  • CHRP/CHRL designation considered an asset.
  • 5-10+ years of progressive HR experience.
  • Strong knowledge of Canadian employment legislation across multiple provinces.
  • Experience supporting employee relations, investigations, workforce planning, and organizational change.
  • Proven ability to develop HR policies, compliance frameworks, and operational processes.
  • Experience partnering with Payroll, HRIS, Legal, and senior leadership teams.
  • Strong communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
Compensation:
  • Annual base salary (110-125K based on experience)
  • 20% company bonus
  • 3 weeks vacation
  • Comprehensive group benefits plan
  • RRSP matching program
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply online.

MacDonald Search Group is committed to diversity in hiring and more information on our EDI policy can be found on our website.

Thank you for your interest in the role but only qualified candidates will be contacted.
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