Description

Our client in Chatham is looking to hire a full time permanent Human Resources Manager to join their growing team. This position is 100% in office. In order to qualify, you MUST have Union experience (at table) and come from Manufacturing.

An overview of this opportunity:

-Union Grievances, Manufacturing, Compensation & Benefits, Change Management, Contract Negotiation, Employee Relations, HR Compliance, HR Policy, Organizational Development, Performance Management, Performance Reviews, Policies & Procedures, Training & Development, Terminations

Responsible for day-to-day plant employee relations. Ensure positive and effective employee relations in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, collective agreement and company philosophies.

-Serve as the contact for members of plant operation when direction, guidance or H.R. related involvement is required.

-Assure plant is effectively organized to attain organizational goals.

-Participate in local and national wage/benefit surveys to remain abreast of contemporary pay offered at similar businesses in our region.

-Assist in developing annual charitable contribution budget and conducts community relations work.

-Assure compensation and benefit systems attract and maintain appropriate skilled employees, but remain competitive to allow the various businesses to succeed in the competitive worldwide automotive supplier marketplace.

-Maintain Safety programs which allow the plant to achieve organizational goals.

-Lead contact for the Ministry of Labour communications.

-Lead and coordinate all activities relating to WSIB

-Facilitate the negotiation strategy of the collective agreement.

-Facilitate the arbitration process when necessary.

-Ensure facility is in compliance with legislation.

-Encourage and institutionalize equal employment opportunity and work force diversity.

-Assure HR professionals are developed and maintain a high level of training in all appropriate skills.

-Help the plant achieve and maintain certification.

Requirements

5+ years of H.R. Manager experience

Unionized Manufacturing experience