Human Resources Manager

Work Conditions:

- Competitive salary - 15 days of paid vacation annually - Competitive retirement plan with employer contributions matching up to 5% - Comprehensive health benefits fully covered by the employer, including medical, dental, and vision care - Immediate access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Virtual Healthcare services from your start date

On the daily, you will:

Employee Relations & Engagement

- Serve as a trusted HR partner for employees and managers, providing guidance on employee relations matters including performance management, attendance, policy interpretation, disciplinary actions, and grievance resolution. - Lead and support workplace investigations, conflict resolution, corrective action processes, and labor relations activities while ensuring compliance with collective agreement, company policies, and employment legislation. - Foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive workplace culture through employee engagement, recognition, wellness, and communication initiatives.

Talent Acquisition & Employee Experience

- Manage full-cycle recruitment activities, from sourcing and interviewing candidates to extending offers. - Coordinate onboarding and orientation programs to ensure a smooth and engaging employee experience from day one. - Support HR programs such as performance reviews, employee engagement surveys, and recognition initiatives.

HR Administration & Compliance

- Maintain accurate HR records, personnel files, and HRIS data while preparing employment-related documentation and reports. - Administer employee benefits, track attendance and leave programs, coordinate training activities, and support compliance with company policies and legislative requirements. - Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and collaborate with HR teams across McWane divisions.

Payroll Administration

- Process payroll accurately and on time for hourly employees using Payworks. - Manage timecards, vacation and leave balances, union dues, payroll reconciliations, Records of Employment, and payroll-related reporting. - Respond to employee and union inquiries regarding payroll, earnings, and timekeeping matters.

Other

- Travel to our Hamilton, Ontario office, as this role will support HR activities for both the Saint John and Hamilton locations. Travel is expected approximately twice per quarter. - Serve as the primary HR contact in Saint-John. - This position is 100% on-site to ensure a strong and consistent HR presence within the office.

Qualifications:

- Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline; - Minimum 5 years of Human Resources experience, preferably in a unionized and/or manufacturing environment. - Proven track record of thriving in an autonomous role, demonstrating initiative, accountability, and sound decision-making. - Solid knowledge of employment legislation, HR best practices, employee relations, and labor relations. - Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build trust and influence stakeholders at all levels. - Proven ability to handle confidential information with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR systems; experience with SmartRecruiters is considered an asset. - A collaborative mindset, strong sense of ownership, and commitment to continuous improvement. - CHRP designation and bilingualism (English/French) are considered assets.

This employer follows the principle of employment equity and runs an employment equity program for women, Indigenous people, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, and people with disabilities.