Senior Human Resources Manager

Location: Toronto, ON (On-site)
Language: Excellent written and verbal English communication skills required
Background Check Requirement: Criminal record check and professional references required

About the Opportunity
Are you a people-first HR leader who thrives in a fast-paced, operational environment? We are partnering with a well-established Canadian manufacturing organization to find a Senior Human Resources Manager who will lead HR for its largest site, supporting approximately 1,000 employees across multiple business units. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by partnering with leaders, developing talent, and helping shape a positive workplace culture.

Reporting to the Senior Human Resources Director, you'll join a collaborative leadership team where your ideas and expertise will be valued. You'll lead a growing HR team while balancing strategic initiatives with hands-on operational support, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, coaching others, and driving continuous improvement.

What's In It for You
• Join a collaborative leadership team where your voice and ideas matter.
• Lead and mentor a developing HR team while helping shape the site's people strategy.
• Enjoy a structured onboarding program with mentorship and cross-functional exposure.
• Three weeks of vacation, comprehensive benefits after 90 days, RRSP matching, and flexibility for occasional personal appointments.
• Be part of an organization that values initiative, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Your Responsibilities
• You'll lead the HR function for the organization's largest manufacturing site, partnering closely with site leadership on strategic and operational priorities.
• You'll coach, mentor, and develop a team of HR Generalists, HR Administrators, and support staff while fostering a collaborative team environment.
• You'll oversee employee relations, workplace investigations, performance management, compensation, engagement initiatives, and policy development.
• You'll build trusted relationships with operational leaders, proactively identifying people solutions that support business objectives.
• You'll oversee compliance with employment legislation, HR audits, occupational injury management, and workplace policies.
• You'll champion employee engagement activities, recognition initiatives, and site-wide HR programs.

Skills and Qualifications
• 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Experience leading HR within a manufacturing or other fast-paced operational environment is considered a strong asset.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian employment legislation, employee relations, workplace investigations, compensation, and performance management.
• Proven experience leading, coaching, and mentoring developing HR professionals.
• Experience with ADP or similar HRIS platforms, along with strong comfort using technology. Experience with Canva is an asset.
• A relationship-focused, proactive, and adaptable leadership style with the ability to build credibility quickly across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands, think independently, and maintain a strong sense of urgency.

Note from the Hiring Manager
"We're looking for someone who enjoys being visible, builds trust quickly, and genuinely enjoys coaching others. This role is about balancing strategy with hands-on leadership, and we're committed to setting the successful candidate up for long-term success through a thoughtful onboarding experience."

Why Partner with Altis
If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.