Human Resources Manager

About the role

Join Reworld's HR Team for a 12 to 18 month full-time contract. Reporting to the Regional HR Leader, the multi-site HR Manager will have HR responsibility for our operations in Canada including Durham York, Chambly, and Kitchener.

Our Canadian teams are a unique group of hourly, salaried and unionized employees with a wide variety of environmental solutions professionals and leaders. Partnering with facility leadership, Corporate HR COEs, Payroll and Benefits at all 3 locations, you will have the opportunity to coach and lead the business on employee relations, performance management, succession planning, org design, staffing, talent development, and compensation.

Position Responsibilities:

• Coach facility managers on employee relations through the consistent and equitable application of company policies and procedures; conduct investigations and work with legal as needed.
• Drive recruitment efforts within the assigned facilities; partner with facility managers to assess workforce planning needs. Partner with regional Talent Acquisition on recruitment strategies for open and future roles and provide support and guidance in the recruitment process. Build effective partnerships with local communities, universities, and vocational schools to help source talent for open roles with a focus on improving diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Guide managers in the areas of compensation, compliance, talent development, succession planning, performance management, retention strategies, and general HR practices.
• Deliver corporate HR initiatives and programs effectively throughout your sites, developing effective change management strategies locally to drive adoption.
• Proactively engage with the Midwest Region HR team to problem solve, best practice share, and drive region-wide improvement opportunities with a lean mindset.
• Create an environment of positive employee relations; balance business needs with employee needs, establish trust and credibility with employees and leaders, be seen as a trusted resource who delivers on actions.

Qualification Requirements:

• 5 + years of relevant HR business partner/generalist experience; experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field. Masters degree preferred.
• A self-starter with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision and to independently prioritize workload effectively.
• Bi-lingual in French/English required (Communication to our French speaking employees)
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficient with MS Office and HRIS systems; workday experience a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Strong knowledge of employment/labor law and progressive HR practices
• Knowledge of Lean Principles a plus

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.