Human Resources Manager - Permanent - 19573
About the Opportunity
LRO 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 proactively
- Support employee engagement, retention and workplace culture initiatives
- Advise Leadership on employee conflicts, conduct workplace investigations, and manage disciplinary processes
- Lead end-to-end recruitment for production operators, supervisory staff and other plant positions
- Manage relationships with temporary staffing agencies to support changing workforce requirements
- Coordinate employee onboarding and training
- Partner with Operations to support compliance with applicable employment standards, occupational health and safety legislation, Ministry of Labour requirements and facility safety protocols
- Manage WSIB processes, including incident reporting, claims tracking and return-to-work plans with modified duties
- Ensure compliance with employment standards relating to overtime, shift premiums, scheduling and leaves of absence
- Oversee the Time & Attendance system, auditing employee clock-ins, shift differentials and attendance records to support accurate payroll submissions
- Maintain employee files, training records and skill-matrix certifications
- Support annual performance and compensation reviews in collaboration with Plant Leadership
- Work alongside the HR Administrator while independently managing the broader HR function
About You
The successful candidate will have the following:
- 3-5+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least two years in manufacturing, warehousing or an industrial environment
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or a related field
- HR designation (CHRP, CPHR, PHR or SHRM-CP) is highly desirable
- Experience managing a broad range of HR responsibilities independently or leading a small HR team
- Practical knowledge of employee relations, workplace investigations, disciplinary processes and employment standards
- Experience supporting occupational health and safety, WSIB claims management and return-to-work processes
- Proficiency with automated Time & Attendance systems such as ADP, Kronos or Ceridian
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility with employees at all levels
- A hands-on, approachable and solutions-oriented approach to HR, with an emphasis on people, relationships and practical judgment
- Comfortable spending time on the production floor and working directly with frontline employees in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to manage competing priorities, make sound decisions independently and maintain confidentiality
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
About the Job
- Location: Ottawa, ON
- Work Arrangement: Fully on-site; no hybrid or remote work option, free parking is available
- Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am - 4:30pm
- Salary: $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 opportunities
How to Apply
Please 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.
