Manager of Human Resources

Job summary

Lead the organization's HR function and advise leaders and employees on employee and labour relations, recruitment, talent development, performance, and workplace matters. Oversee compensation, benefits, pension and HR administration, maintain HR systems and records, ensure legal and policy compliance, and support safety, wellness, inclusion, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Job details

Permanent Full-Time (35 hours/week) Salary Range: $105,000 – $135,000 (annual) Location: Sudbury or North Bay, ON (hybrid) Workplace Safety North (WSN) is seeking an experienced Human Resources professional to manage the organization's HR function. Reporting to senior leadership, the Manager, Human Resources provides both strategic and operational support across employee and labour relations, talent management, total rewards, and HR compliance. This role is well suited for a collaborative and practical HR leader who enjoys building strong relationships, supporting leaders and employees, and contributing to a great place to work. Key Responsibilities: Provide HR advice and guidance to leaders and employees on a broad range of people related matters Lead recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and employee development initiatives Support employee relations, performance management, conflict resolution, workplace accommodations, and return-to-work programs Administer and interpret collective agreements, support grievance management, and contribute to labour relations activities Oversee compensation, benefits, pension, leave, and HR administration programs Maintain HR systems, employee records, reporting, and data integrity Ensure compliance with employment, labour, and human rights legislation, as well as organizational policies and practices Support workplace health, safety, wellness, and inclusion initiatives Lead HR projects and continuous improvement activities Qualifications: Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field CHRP or CHRL designation Five to seven years of progressive Human Resources experience Experience in a unionized environment, including collective agreement interpretation and grievance handling Strong knowledge of Ontario employment and labour legislation Experience administering compensation, benefits, and pension programs Experience with HRIS systems and HR reporting Payroll administration experience is considered an asset The Ideal Candidate: The successful candidate is a trusted HR professional with strong relationship-building, communication, and problem-solving skills. They bring sound judgment, discretion, and a practical approach to supporting leaders and employees while balancing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. A valid driver's license and the ability to travel occasionally is required. Human Resources Workplace Safety North 690 McKeown Avenue North Bay, ON P1B 9P1 E-mail: talent@workplacesafetynorth.ca www.workplacesafetynorth.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Lead the organization's HR function and advise leaders and employees on employee and labour relations, recruitment, talent development, performance, and workplace matters. Oversee compensation, benefits, pension and HR administration, maintain HR systems and records, ensure legal and policy compliance, and support safety, wellness, inclusion, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Requires post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, along with a CHRP or CHRL designation and five to seven years of progressive HR experience. Candidates need unionized-environment experience, knowledge of Ontario employment and labour legislation, experience with compensation, benefits, pensions, HRIS and reporting, and a valid driver's license with occasional travel availability; payroll experience is an asset.

Listed skills

• Recruitment · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Human Resources Management
• Employee Relations
• Labour Relations
• Collective Agreement Interpretation
• Grievance Management
• Recruitment
• Talent Management
• Performance Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Compensation and Benefits Administration
• Pension Administration
• HRIS
• HR Reporting
• Employment Law Compliance
• Workplace Accommodations
• Return-to-Work Programs

Job areas

• Human Resources
• Management & Leadership
• Legal
• Security & Safety