HR Manager

Leading Automotive Manufacturing company is looking for an HR Manager to join the team in Etobicoke location. 

RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES: 

• Provide leadership and coaching to managers and employees on key workplace matters such as performance management, employee relations, and employee development
• Act as a strategic and operational business partner to supervisors and managers
• Promote an open-door policy and communicate effectively with all levels of employees
• Proactively identify recruitment needs and support recruitment efforts as required
• Ensure the new hire orientation process properly introduces new employees to plant and corporate culture
• Maintain fairness, equity and respect in the workplace
• Actively promote, follow, and enforce all security and safety practices
• Respond to employee and management requests in a timely manner
• Payroll and benefits administration, including preparing payroll files for processing
• Oversee the administration of the performance management process
• WSIB and disability management
• Health and safety leadership and participation
• Support and deliver department related KPI’s (turnover, absenteeism, recruitment, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as an HR Manager, preferably in the automotive manufacturing industry (or light/medium manufacturing)
• HR Certification or Diploma (CHRL designation is an asset)
• Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian employment laws, ESA Standards
• Working knowledge of health and safety law/legislation
• Ability to coordinate and plan resources to achieve strategic goals
• Excellent communication skills verbal and written
• Strong working knowledge and experience with HR manufacturing practices
• Experience in payroll systems (ADP) is preferred
• Experience in disability management, WSIB, STD and LTD
• Proficient in creating HR reports, statistics, KPIs
• Demonstrated training and development skills