HR Manager – Factory Operations

About the role

This position ensures operational excellence in people and labor relations for a high‑performing, engaged, and compliant factory workforce. You will partner closely with site leadership to drive talent strategy, strengthen employee relations, and support a safe, inclusive, and productive environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead talent processes for the factory population, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, development planning, and succession planning.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Head of Factory and leadership team on people strategy, organizational effectiveness, and change management.
• Partner with site leadership to identify skill gaps and coordinate learning and training initiatives for both hourly and salaried employees.
• Oversee workforce planning, headcount management, and absenteeism control.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, labor laws, OHS requirements, and internal policies.
• Interpret, administer, and ensure compliance with Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs).
• Lead grievance management, investigations, and resolutions, including arbitration preparation.
• Advise line leaders on discipline, attendance, performance, and corrective action.
• Support collective bargaining preparation, data analysis, costing, and communication planning.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives aligned with site priorities, safety culture, and wellness.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of HR operations experience, preferably in a manufacturing/FMCG environment.
• Proven experience in a unionized setting with hands‑on labor relations and grievance management.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Willingness to work off‑shifts and support night‑shift employees.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary range of $98,200‑$147,200.
• Eligibility for bonus and long‑term incentive programs.
• Comprehensive benefits package.