HR Manager

HR Manager

The HR Manager is responsible for leading the human resources function, ensuring compliance with labor laws, company policies, and collective bargaining agreements (CBA), if applicable. This role serves as a strategic partner to facility leadership, driving workforce planning, labor relations, employee engagement, talent acquisition, performance management, and compliance to support business objectives. The HR Manager will also play a key role in fostering a high-performance culture while mitigating risks.

What you will be doing:

• Workforce Planning & Talent Development: Lead workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development initiatives. Identify training needs and drive employee development, apprenticeships, and upskilling programs. Coach leaders to strengthen people management and leadership capabilities.
• Employee Relations & Engagement: Serve as a trusted advisor for employee relations matters, conflict resolution, and workplace concerns. Foster an inclusive, high-engagement culture that supports retention and employee satisfaction. Analyze engagement feedback and implement improvement plans.
• Recruitment & Onboarding: Partner with recruiting teams to attract, hire, and onboard top talent. Support recruitment activities, including interviews, candidate selection, and workforce planning. Ensure a seamless onboarding experience for new hires.
• Performance Management: Lead performance management processes, including goal setting, evaluations, and development planning. Guide leaders on performance improvement and employee development initiatives.
• Compensation, Benefits & HR Operations: Oversee payroll, benefits administration, leave management, and HR processes. Collaborate with shared services and business partners to ensure efficient HR operations. Promote employee recognition and engagement programs.
• Strategic HR Leadership: Align HR strategies with business objectives and operational needs. Use HR metrics and workforce insights to drive business decisions and continuous improvement. Lead change management and organizational development initiatives.
• Compliance & Labor Relations: Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and labor agreements. Manage labor relations activities, including grievance resolution and collective bargaining where applicable. Conduct workplace investigations and maintain employee confidentiality.
• Leadership: Lead and develop HR team members through coaching, mentoring, and performance management. Build a high-performing HR function that delivers consistent, value-added support to the business.

What will make you successful?

Required Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred or equivalent professional experience. 7+ years of HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, including at least 2 years in a unionized setting (if applicable). Experience in collective bargaining, workforce planning, HR compliance, and talent management required.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications: SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR, Certified Labor Relations Professional (CLRP) or other union/labor relations certifications a plus.

Equal opportunities Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us. As part of our recruitment process, we may use job?related assessments in selected roles. These tools help us better understand work?related strengths and support a fair and consistent hiring process. Any assessment results are reviewed together with your experience, qualifications, and interviews, and are never used as the sole basis for hiring decisions. If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please contact Hydro Recruiting via email at View email address on click.appcast.io