Head of Recruiting & HR

Celestica is a global leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platforms, and supply chain solutions, enabling the world's most innovative companies. We are experiencing significant momentum, driven by our leadership in AI data center technologies and high‑value, strategic customer engagements. We are positioned for continued, substantial growth, particularly in our Hardware Platform Solutions (HPS) segment, which includes our innovative Rack Integration Services—a cornerstone of our success in complex, turnkey data center solutions. The Human Resources Manager is a pivotal, strategic leadership role responsible for the entire HR function across a major site or multiple business units/locations, supporting a workforce of 400 to 1,000 employees. This leader drives human capital strategy and organizational effectiveness, and serves as the senior expert in complex employee relations, talent development, and HR compliance. The HR Lead is directly accountable for department results and ensures the people strategy is fully aligned with Celestica’s long‑term business objectives.

Strategic Leadership and Supervision

Directly and indirectly manages subordinate HR team leaders and professional staff, overseeing diverse roles within the function.

Accountable for department results and for leading activities or projects involving multi‑functional teams.

Establishes and executes three to five‑year plans/objectives for the HR function and develops related policies.

Develops and manages the department budget and strategic goals.

Provides final approval for subordinate managers’/supervisors’ salary and performance recommendations; coaches for improved performance and applies disciplinary action as necessary.

Interacts directly with peer groups and interfaces with senior management on strategic issues related to the area of expertise.

Responsible for all strategic human resource management, organizational development, and complex employee relations issues within the site.

Provides expert advice, counsel, direction, and training to the management team on all employee and organizational impact issues, ensuring alignment with company policies and legal requirements.

Works directly with the company’s attorneys in the preparation of affirmative action cases and ensures adherence to all employment litigation standards.

Ensures consistent application of policies and procedures for recruiting, rewarding, retaining, recognizing, and developing talent across the site.

Conducts internal investigations of employee misconduct, including interviewing, evidence gathering, consulting with legal counsel, and documenting findings.

Develops, recommends, implements, and maintains performance management programs, ensuring timely and consistent application and providing performance program reporting.

Partners with site senior management to implement strategic organizational change interventions (e.g., Conducts ongoing assessments of skill, knowledge, and talent needs to develop or obtain specific training programs that meet the site's needs.

Manages the site rollout of Corporate Human Resources Programs, including Compensation and Benefits policies, PDP (Performance Development Plan), Talent Management, and Employee Survey programs.

Familiarity with Customer Satisfaction initiatives.

Superior ability to evaluate multiple highly detailed tasks, determine priorities, and organize work to ensure timely project completion.

Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive employee information in a confidential manner.

Experience with HRIS systems.

Proficiency in computer applications, including Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, and Visio.

7 to 10 years’ relevant experience in Human Resources.

Proven track record of success leading HR strategy during periods of rapid company growth, organizational scaling, or site start‑up/expansion.

Significant experience managing HR functions and leading HR strategy in a high‑volume manufacturing, electronics, or complex system integration environment.

Demonstrated progressive experience leading HR strategy and operations for sites of 400 or more employees.

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Relevant HR certifications (e.g., Occasional exposure to elements such as noise, dust, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, etc., Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on detailed data.

data entry, using a computer mouse, or a calculator) are frequently required.

Occasional travel may be required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.