Human Resources Manager - Permanent - 19573

Human Resources Manager - Permanent - 19573About the OpportunityLRO Staffing is partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization in Ottawa to recruit a Human Resources Manager for a full-time, permanent opportunity. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on HR professional to take ownership of the full HR function within a growing industrial environment.The successful candidate will oversee the employee lifecycle, employee relations, recruitment, health and safety compliance, and HR administration. This role is ideal for a practical, approachable HR professional who enjoys working directly with employees, building relationships on the production floor, and balancing day-to-day HR responsibilities with broader workforce needs.Duties include but are not limited to:Lead employee relations activities in a non-union manufacturing environment, maintaining an approachable presence on the production floor and addressing employee concerns proactivelySupport employee engagement, retention and workplace culture initiativesAdvise Leadership on employee conflicts, conduct workplace investigations, and manage disciplinary processesLead end-to-end recruitment for production operators, supervisory staff and other plant positionsManage relationships with temporary staffing agencies to support changing workforce requirementsCoordinate employee onboarding and trainingPartner with Operations to support compliance with applicable employment standards, occupational health and safety legislation, Ministry of Labour requirements and facility safety protocolsManage WSIB processes, including incident reporting, claims tracking and return-to-work plans with modified dutiesEnsure compliance with employment standards relating to overtime, shift premiums, scheduling and leaves of absenceOversee the Time & Attendance system, auditing employee clock-ins, shift differentials and attendance records to support accurate payroll submissionsMaintain employee files, training records and skill-matrix certificationsSupport annual performance and compensation reviews in collaboration with Plant LeadershipWork alongside the HR Administrator while independently managing the broader HR functionAbout YouThe successful candidate will have the following:3-5+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least two years in manufacturing, warehousing or an industrial environmentPost-secondary degree or diploma in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or a related fieldHR designation (CHRP, CPHR, PHR or SHRM-CP) is highly desirableExperience managing a broad range of HR responsibilities independently or leading a small HR teamPractical knowledge of employee relations, workplace investigations, disciplinary processes and employment standardsExperience supporting occupational health and safety, WSIB claims management and return-to-work processesProficiency with automated Time & Attendance systems such as ADP, Kronos or CeridianStrong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility with employees at all levelsA hands-on, approachable and solutions-oriented approach to HR, with an emphasis on people, relationships and practical judgmentComfortable spending time on the production floor and working directly with frontline employees in a manufacturing environmentAbility to manage competing priorities, make sound decisions independently and maintain confidentialityStrong organizational skills and attention to detailAbout the Job

Location: Ottawa, ONWork Arrangement: Fully on-site; no hybrid or remote work option, free parking is availableHours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am - 4:30pmSalary: $70,000 to $85,000 annually

Benefits

Excellent benefits package including health and dental coverage, disability insurance, paid vacation and sick days, annual salary increases, profit-sharing and performance bonus opportunitiesHow to ApplyPlease apply by clicking the “Apply Now” button below and follow the instructions to submit your résumé. You can also apply by submitting your résumé directly to executivesupportperm@lrostaffing.com. If you are already registered with us, please contact your Senior Recruiter. Please quote job 19573.LRO Staffing values fairness, confidentiality, and human judgment in every stage of our hiring process. We do not use automated or AI-driven screening tools to assess applications. Each submission is reviewed by an experienced recruiter to ensure a thoughtful and equitable evaluation of every candidate.Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruiters will be in touch with you if your profile meets the requirements for the role and the expectations of our clients. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.