Human Resources Manager
Guelph, ON
Salary: $75,000-$90,000 per year
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Full-Time | Permanent | On-site
Express Employment Professionals is recruiting a Human Resources Manager for a growing organization in Guelph.
Join an established organization where you'll play a key role in supporting leaders, strengthening employee relations, driving HR compliance, and enhancing the employee experience. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys balancing strategic partnership with hands-on execution in a fast-paced operational environment.
What You'll Be Responsible For
Employee Relations & Leadership Support
- Serve as the primary HR advisor for managers and employees on employee relations matters.
- Coach leaders on performance management, conflict resolution, employee engagement, and HR best practices.
- Lead workplace investigations and provide guidance on disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, and terminations.
- Support employee retention initiatives and foster a positive workplace culture.
- Build trusted relationships with leaders while providing practical HR solutions aligned with business objectives.
HR Operations & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with applicable employment legislation, including the Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Code, WSIB, and other relevant legislation.
- Interpret and apply company policies consistently while advising leaders on HR best practices.
- Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation using the organization's HRIS.
- Partner with Payroll on employee changes, benefits administration, leaves of absence, and Records of Employment (ROEs).
- Support accommodations, terminations, layoffs, and leave management while ensuring compliance and appropriate documentation.
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
- Partner with hiring managers to recruit office and operational employees.
- Coordinate recruitment activities including interviewing, candidate selection, offers, onboarding, and offboarding.
- Contribute to workforce planning, organizational design, and succession planning initiatives.
- Deliver a positive candidate and employee experience throughout the employment lifecycle.
Performance & Organizational Development
- Coordinate performance review processes and continuous feedback initiatives.
- Identify learning and development opportunities in partnership with business leaders.
- Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and employee growth.
- Support leaders in developing high-performing teams through coaching and HR guidance.
HR Projects & Continuous Improvement
- Lead or support HR projects including policy updates, engagement initiatives, and process improvements.
- Analyze HR metrics and trends to support informed business decisions.
- Recommend and implement improvements that enhance HR operations and the employee experience.
BRCGS & Food Safety Support
- Support HR requirements related to BRCGS standards within a food-grade manufacturing environment.
- Maintain employee training records and onboarding documentation required for audits.
- Partner with Operations and Quality teams to reinforce food safety culture initiatives.
- Assist with internal and external audit preparation, corrective actions, and compliance documentation.
Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- CHRP or CHRL designation (or actively working toward designation) is preferred.
- 5-8+ years of progressive Human Resources experience in a generalist or management capacity.
- Demonstrated experience advising leaders and managing complex employee relations matters.
- Strong knowledge of Canadian employment legislation.
- Experience supporting both hourly and salaried employees.
- Experience within manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, or distribution environments is considered an asset.
- Experience with HRIS systems.
- Exposure to BRCGS or food safety standards is considered an asset.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR systems.
Profile of Success
We're looking for someone who is:
- A strong relationship builder with excellent communication skills.
- Confident coaching leaders through challenging employee situations.
- Professional and able to manage confidential information with discretion.
- Highly organized with strong time management and prioritization skills.
- Solutions-oriented with sound judgment and strong decision-making abilities.
- Comfortable working independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
What's In It for You
- Salary of $75,000-$90,000, based on experience.
- Permanent, full-time opportunity with a growing organization.
- Opportunity to influence People & Culture initiatives across the business.
- Work closely with senior leadership and make a meaningful impact.
- Broad exposure to all aspects of Human Resources, including employee relations, talent acquisition, compliance, organizational development, and leadership coaching.
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits after 90 days.
- Collaborative and supportive HR team environment.
- Stable organization committed to continuous improvement.
Working Conditions
- Full-time, on-site position located in Guelph.
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.
- Occasional travel between company locations may be required.
- Regular interaction with office and operational employees.
- Standard office environment with occasional visits to operational areas as required.
- Standard business casual attire; any required PPE will be provided when entering operational areas.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through Express Employment Professionals Guelph. Apply online or call 519-821-4275 or email resume to [email protected]
Express Employment Professionals (Guelph) is a licensed Temporary Help Agency operating in full compliance with the Ontario Employment Standards Act, Pay Transparency requirements (effective January 1, 2026), the Ontario Human Rights Code, and all applicable Temporary Help Agency regulations. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and do not require Canadian experience. Applicants are advised that artificial intelligence tools may be used to support initial screening, assessment, or selection processes. Express Employment Professionals provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process upon request. This job posting and any associated applicant information will be retained for a period of three (3) years in accordance with provincial regulations.
Pay: $75,000.00-$90,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
