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Senior Human Resources Manager

Company:
Elby Professional Recruitment
Location:
Waterloo, ON, N2J 4A8, Canada
Pay:
$120,000 - $150,000
Posted:
October 31, 2025
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Description:

Our client, a growing organization is seeking a dynamic and highly motivated HR Manager/Director to join their team. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the HR function for a business projected to grow quickly. If you are a hands-on HR professional with strong recruitment expertise, a passion for compliance, and the leadership potential to drive strategic HR initiatives, we encourage you to apply.

This role offers the chance to be a true pioneer, establishing robust HR policies and procedures and laying the foundation for a new HR department. You will be instrumental in navigating significant growth and change, including the implementation of new HR technologies.

What our client has to offer:

Competitive salary range of $120,000 to $150,000

Bonus of approximately 15% (based on personal scorecard and company results)

Annual education allowance

Great benefits package

Four weeks of vacation

Clear path for professional growth

Responsibilities:

Lead recruitment efforts, particularly for seasonal temporary factory labor.

Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive HR policies, procedures, and playbooks, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, especially regarding health and safety (e.g., WSIB cases, workplace injuries).

Act as a trusted advisor to internal management; providing expert guidance on HR issues and knowing when to escalate to legal counsel.

Serve as a backup for payroll processing

Contribute to leadership development initiatives, with the long-term vision of leading and unifying HR operations.

Qualifications:

Proven expertise in recruitment, especially in managing seasonal staffing needs and optimizing temporary labor costs.

Strong background in HR compliance, policy development, and procedure implementation.

Demonstrated advisory skills, with the ability to guide internal leadership through complex HR matters.

High energy, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative approach.

Proficiency or experience with ADP Workforce Now is highly beneficial.

CHRP or CHRL designation preferred but not strictly necessary; strong practical experience and knowledge are highly valued.

Experience within a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Exposure to US employment law and practices is a plus.

Please note that we use AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve candidate experience.

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