Human Resources Manager

**Position Title: Human Resources Manager**

**Reports To**:CEO

**Location**:Strathroy Ontario

**About Us**:

- **Parmerit**_is a leader in custom machining, fabrication, and automation. Parmerit works with the latest technology to design and fabricate automated tooling, systems and components for a diverse client base across a variety of industries including automotive, pharmaceutical, aerospace, and defense. Over the past 36 years, we have been dedicated to being an elite supplier of service, quality, and technical expertise.
- **Adescor**_ is a manufacturer of plastic corrugated pipe processing systems. Our cutting-edge solutions are engineered to enable maximum productivity and efficiency for plastic pipe producers. Embracing the latest in robotics and automation, we're not just meeting industry standards - we're setting them. Adescor operates from the Parmerit facility, located in Strathroy, Ontario.
- **Wolfe Heavy Equipment**_ manufactures premium equipment for under ground infrastructure installation. We engineer and manufacture equipment from Plow’s to Trenchers that install renewable energy - power transmission lines, water drainage lines, and equipment for the oil and gas sectors.At Wolfe, our goal is to be an industry leader, and help our customers realize increased value through our products and services. We aim to serve our customers with passion and pride

We are committed to delivering innovation with integrity, building strong partnerships, and fostering a culture that is down to earth, high performing, and growth oriented.

**Role Purpose**: We are seeking an experienced and proactive Human Resources Manager to lead all HR functions across our integrated business group. In this role, you will develop and implement HR strategies that support a high-performance and employee-focused culture. This is a hands-on leadership position with direct influence on our people, systems, and organizational development.

This is a hands-on leadership role with one direct report, offering the opportunity to further shape and grow the HR function as the business scales.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
**Strategic Leadership and Culture**
- Partner with leadership to develop and execute HR strategies that align with business goals and company values
- Promote a workplace culture based on transparency, collaboration, and accountability
- Foster an inclusive environment that supports growth and employee development

**Employee Relations and Performance**
- Act as a trusted advisor to employees and managers for conflict resolution, performance coaching, and engagement
- Manage disciplinary processes, conduct investigations, and ensure fairness and legal compliance
- Lead the performance review process and support related compensation decisions
- Coach managers on communication, team leadership, and feedback delivery

**Recruitment and Onboarding**
- Oversee full-cycle recruitment from job posting and sourcing to interviewing and onboarding
- Support workforce planning to meet current and future business needs

**HR Policy and Compliance**
- Maintain and update HR policies, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and internal standards
- Analyze and interpret HR data to identify trends and support leadership in shaping workforce strategy and operational improvements.
- Lead internal HR audits and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations

**Compensation and Benefits**
- Oversee administration of employee benefits including health, dental, disability, and RRSP matching
- Act as liaison between employees and benefits providers for issue resolution
- Partner with Finance to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, including salary adjustments and ROEs

**Employee Engagement and Communication**
- Plan and coordinate engagement activities including appreciation events, team-building initiatives, and holiday celebrations
- Support internal communication strategies to strengthen alignment and employee connection
- Conduct exit interviews and analyze trends for retention and improvement

**Systems and Process Improvement**
- Support or lead implementation of HR systems including HRIS, onboarding tools, or performance software
- Create and document scalable HR processes that support organizational growth
- Evaluate training needs and coordinate internal or external learning opportunities

**Qualifications & Experience**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Aministration, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a Human Resources role, preferably as an HRBP or HR Manager.
- Strong knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices.
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with full-cycle recruitment and benefits administration.
- HR certification CHRL is an asset.

**Job Types**: Full-