Human Resources Manager in Bolton

Work Arrangement: On-Site, Monday–Friday

Base Salary: Approximately 120-130k CAD annually.

Annual Performance Bonus: 12% target.

Retirement Savings: Employer-supported RRSP matching program.

Additional company benefits, with plan details to be discussed during the recruitment process.

About the Employer: Our client is an established global manufacturing technology leader, offering an opportunity to work alongside senior business leaders as part of a well-established HR function.

Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded HR Manager to provide strategic and operational HR support to business leaders across multiple functions. This role requires an HR professional who understands business operations, builds strong relationships with leadership teams, and translates organizational objectives into effective people strategies. The successful candidate will work closely with senior HR leadership and business stakeholders to support talent management, organizational effectiveness, succession planning, and change management. This is an individual contributor position with no direct reports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner closely with business leaders to understand operational priorities and align HR initiatives with business objectives.
• Provide guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development.
• Lead performance management initiatives, talent assessments, and employee development discussions.
• Support organizational change, HR policy implementation, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Advise managers and senior leaders on employee relations, HR best practices, and Canadian employment standards.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence, including Talent Acquisition, Compensation & Benefits, and HR Shared Services.
• Identify workforce challenges proactively and recommend practical, business-oriented solutions.
• Support HR programs and initiatives within a complex, global organizational structure.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 8–10+ years of progressive HR experience, including substantial experience as an HR Generalist, HR Business Partner, or HR Manager.
• Demonstrated experience partnering directly with business leaders on strategic HR initiatives.
• Strong understanding of Canadian employment legislation and HR practices.
• Experience working within a large, complex, or multinational organization.
• Strong business acumen, communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven experience in talent management, performance management, organizational development, and change management.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with senior leadership and specialized HR teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field, with a business-focused educational background considered an asset.
• CHRP or CHRL designation.
• Experience in manufacturing, automotive, industrial, or similarly complex business environments.
• Working knowledge of U.S. HR practices - nice to have.
• Experience supporting employee relations and positive workplace practices in unionized or non-unionized environments.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position offers the opportunity to work directly with business leaders, influence organizational decisions, and contribute to meaningful HR initiatives within a global organization. The successful candidate will join an established, collaborative HR team with access to specialized HR resources, allowing them to focus on high-impact business partnership rather than routine administrative activities.