Human Resources Manager – Transportation & Logistics

Human Resources Manager

Transportation and Logistics

Would you like to take on a strategic HR role while staying close to operations? Join the transportation and logistics sector for our client, where you will have the opportunity to influence HR practices and contribute to the organization’s priorities.

You will advise senior management, participate in the executive management committee, supervise a two-person HR team, and support managers with key people-related and operational matters.

What is in it for you:

• Annual salary starting at 95K, based on experience.

• Permanent full-time position, 40 hours per week.

• Daytime schedule, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

• Hybrid work arrangement, with on-site presence generally required 3 to 4 days per week at the company’s locations.

• Position primarily based in Saint-Eustache, with occasional travel to Mirabel.

• Paid parking space provided.

• 3 weeks of vacation, with the possibility of up to 4 weeks based on experience.

• 10 paid sick days and 3 personal days.

• Group insurance coverage including prescription drugs, dental care, life insurance, and disability insurance.

• Insurance premiums shared between the employer and the employee.

• Access to group insurance and the savings plan after 3 months of service.

• Group retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions.

• Up to 2% after 3 months of service.

• Up to 3% after 2 years of service.

• Up to 4% after 3 years of service.

Responsibilities:

HR Business Partnership and Strategy

• Act as a strategic partner to managers.

• Advise management on people-related and organizational matters.

• Develop and implement HR initiatives aligned with business objectives.

• Lead HR projects and programs.

Talent Acquisition

• Manage recruitment for professional, specialized, management, and executive positions.

• Advise managers on attraction and selection strategies.

• Oversee complex staffing processes.

Labour Relations

• Manage complex disciplinary cases.

• Support managers with administrative investigations.

• Interpret and apply labour legislation.

• Manage conflict situations and foster a healthy work environment.

• Advise managers on employee-related interventions.

Occupational Health and Safety

• Take responsibility for organizational initiatives with the support of the Occupational Health and Safety Specialist.

• Coordinate Occupational Health and Safety committees.

• Follow up on incidents and accidents.

• Participate in developing and implementing the Occupational Health and Safety culture.

• Administer workplace accident cases.

• Coordinate temporary assignment requests and return-to-work plans.

• Follow up with the CNESST and external partners.

Disability and Absence Management

• Manage disability cases.

• Coordinate communications with insurers and employees.

• Complete associated administrative follow-ups.

Training and Development

• Administer corporate training activities.

• Follow up on training activities unrelated to onboarding or renewals.

Compensation and Budget

• Monitor the HR budget.

• Participate in workforce analyses and workforce planning.

Employer Brand

• Represent the company at job fairs.

• Organize visibility and engagement activities.

• Develop initiatives aimed at strengthening talent attraction and retention.

HR Governance

• Develop and update HR policies and procedures.

• Ensure HR practices comply with applicable legislation.

• Prepare administrative documents for management, professional, and executive employees.

Team Management and Leadership

• Provide coordination, support, and guidance to members of the HR team.

• Support and coach the HR team in carrying out their day-to-day responsibilities.

• Foster skills development, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement of HR practices.

• Prioritize and monitor certain HR team activities to maintain effective service for internal clients.

• Act as a resource person and escalation point for more complex HR matters.

• Collaborate on workload allocation and optimization of HR department processes.

• Contribute to the HR team’s engagement, commitment, and performance.

What you will need to succeed:

Required qualifications

• College or university education in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, or a related field.

• An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may also be considered.

• 5+ years of experience in an HR generalist role.

• 3+ years of experience managing, coordinating, or supervising an HR team.

• Strong experience in labour relations, disciplinary case management, and conducting administrative investigations.

• Demonstrated experience supporting and coaching managers.

• Good knowledge of labour legislation, occupational health and safety, the CNESST, and disability management.

• Experience implementing or improving HR policies, practices, and processes.

• Ability to manage multiple strategic and operational matters simultaneously.

• Excellent communication, influencing, advisory, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a multisite, operational, and evolving environment.

• Excellent command of French.

• Ability to communicate in English in certain professional situations.

• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.

• Availability to work primarily in Saint-Eustache and travel occasionally to Mirabel.

Preferred qualifications

• Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CRHA) designation.

• Chartered Industrial Relations Counsellor (CRIA) designation.

• Experience working with Nethris or another Human Resources Information System (HRIS).

• Experience in a transportation, logistics, distribution, warehousing, production, or manufacturing environment.

• Experience working with operational or warehouse employees.

• Experience in change management or cultural transformation.

• Experience participating on an executive management committee.

Soft skills

• Strategic and results-oriented approach.

• Engaging leadership and ability to influence.

• Partnership mindset and consultative approach.

• Managerial courage and ability to navigate sensitive situations.

• Judgment, discretion, and professionalism.

• Strong ability to build trusting relationships.

• Ability to manage resistance to change.

• Autonomy, thoroughness, and strong organizational skills.

• Agility and adaptability.

• Ability to balance strategic priorities with operational realities.

• Strong field presence and a keen interest in supporting managers and employees.

Why Recruit Action?

Recruit Action (agency permit: AP-2504511) provides recruitment services through quality support and a personalized approach. As part of the screening process, some applications may be reviewed using artificial intelligence tools. Only candidates who meet the hiring criteria will be contacted.