ASSOCIATE HR DIRECTOR, MONT ROYAL, QC, CANADA – #5775

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IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is seeking a dynamic ASSOCIATE HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR to lead the HR function for our client in Montreal, QC. Partnering closely with the Plant Manager and playing an integral role on the Plant Leadership Team and reporting to the VP of HR, this role will shape and drive the site’s people strategy, lead organizational development efforts, and ensure alignment with broader business goals.

The successful candidate will be responsible for building a strong, engaged workforce by focusing on talent acquisition, employee development, succession planning, and organizational culture. This individual will also guide community engagement efforts, enforce site-level policies, and maintain compliance with all relevant employment legislation.

We’re looking for a growth transformation HR Leader to lead people operations for end-to-end supply chain operations and a 10 person HR team (hourly & salary) based at a high-speed Jumbo 1000 employee Food & Beverage manufacturing plant. This is a great opportunity for an HR leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, understands non-union dynamics, and knows how to build strong teams and culture during periods of growth change for Canadian Operations with a matrix led Global CPG F&B Manufacturing organization.

What You’ll Do

Lead a team of 10 HR professionals

Guide the site through change and support daily HR operations

Build trust with union reps and hourly employees

Improve communication, accountability, and team engagement

Partner with plant leadership and share key HR metrics

Support LEAN and continuous improvement culture across the site

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic HR Leadership

  • Serve as the senior HR business partner to site leadership, shaping and executing strategic HR initiatives that support plant performance and workforce success.
  • Design and drive people-focused strategies to enhance employee experience, culture, and productivity.
  • Influence and advise on organizational change, workforce design, and long-term planning efforts.

Team & People Development

  • Lead a multidisciplinary HR team including generalists, payroll, training, and occupational health professionals.
  • Foster a high-performance culture by coaching and mentoring HR staff and empowering them to deliver excellent service.
  • Guide employee training, leadership development, and performance management initiatives.

Talent Management

  • Oversee talent acquisition strategies in collaboration with site leadership to ensure a strong talent pipeline.
  • Lead succession planning for key leadership roles within the plant.
  • Champion career development and internal mobility, supporting employees in achieving their career goals.

HR Operations & Compliance

  • Manage and optimize core HR processes such as compensation, workforce planning, onboarding, and policy implementation.
  • Ensure consistent application of policies and full compliance with labor laws and corporate HR standards.
  • Serve as a point of contact for all labor relations matters, promoting a positive and productive workplace.

Community & Culture

  • Spearhead community outreach and engagement initiatives that reflect the values of the organization.
  • Support efforts to strengthen workplace culture and foster employee belonging and well-being.

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of HR leadershipin a non-unionized Supply Chain CPG Food & Beverage or non F&B CPG co over Canadian Supply Chain Operations
  • Experience managing change in fast-paced manufacturing environments
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop people and teams
  • Comfortable working with unions and plant leadership
  • Confident presenting data and HR insights to senior stakeholders
  • Bilingual French & English
  • Background in LEAN or CI practicesis a plus
  • Proven leadership experience in a senior HR role within a complex, high-volume environment and with a workforce exceeding 500+ employees.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement HR strategies that drive business outcomes.
  • Strong background in labor relations, employee development, and organizational transformation.
  • Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s or HR certification preferred.

Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply today in confidence by sending your resume as a MS Document to info@indemand.ca.

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. may use artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including the screening and assessment of applications. These tools are used to assist with organizing, reviewing, and evaluating candidate information and do not replace human judgment or decision-making.

PLANT HR MANAGER – FREEMONT, OH, USA – #5772

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IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is seeking a PLANT HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER for a client in Freemont, OH.

Our client, global Tier 1 & Tier 2 automotive supplier operating 60+ facilities across 10 countries, employing over 7,500 teammates and serving more than 600 customers worldwide.

This is a hands-on plant HR leadership role reporting directly to the Plant Manager.

🔴 Critical Requirements:

 Union plant experience is mandatory

  • Must have served as first or second chair in collective bargaining negotiations
  • Experience limited to note-taking or scribe roles at negotiations will not be considered
  • Supervisory experience strongly preferred
  • One direct report (HR Generalist)

Role Overview:

The Plant HR Manager has full responsibility for the site’s HR function, ensuring the execution of corporate HR standards while developing local strategies that drive engagement, compliance, and business performance.

This role requires a combination of strategic leadership and tactical, day-to-day HR execution within a unionized manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

 Plant Leadership

 Serve as a key member of the Plant Management Team

  • Act as trusted advisor to the Plant Manager
  • Deliver end-to-end HR solutions aligned with business objectives
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local labor laws
  • Lead employee relations and complex issue resolution
  • Track, analyze, and improve HR KPIs and metrics

Union & Employee Relations 

  • Lead and support collective bargaining negotiations
  • Interpret and administer the collective agreement
  • Provide coaching and guidance on employee relations matters
  • Maintain strong union relationships

Recruitment & Talent Management 

  • Lead full-cycle recruitment and selection processes
  • Manage onboarding and orientation programs
  • Deploy performance management systems
  • Implement talent identification tools (e.g., 9-box model)
  • Develop succession and development plans

Training & Development 

  • Build and implement plant-wide training matrices
  • Deliver required compliance and operational training
  • Partner with Corporate Talent & Organizational Development

Total Rewards 

  • Ensure local alignment with Corporate compensation and benefits programs
  • Monitor regional wage and benefit trends
  • Oversee benefit administration and HRIS accuracy

Health, Safety & Environmental (HS&E) 

  • Champion a safe, compliant work environment
  • Manage injury claims and return-to-work processes
  • Maintain workers’ compensation records and reporting
  • Serve as liaison during regulatory inspections
  • Drive HS&E performance and continuous improvement

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree required; Professional HR designation preferred
  • Minimum 5+ years of HR leadership experience in manufacturing
  • Automotive experience preferred but not required
  • Proven union negotiation experience (first or second chair)
  • Strong business acumen in a global, matrix organization
  • Working knowledge of HRIS and payroll systems
  • Ability to influence and advise senior leadership

Ideal Profile:

 Hands-on plant HR leader, not a corporate-only HR professional

  • Comfortable on the floor and in negotiations
  • Strong labor relations capability
  • Data-driven and performance-focused
  • Confident decision-maker

Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply today in confidence by sending your resume as a MS Document to us at:  info@indemand.ca.

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. may use artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including the screening and assessment of applications. These tools are used to assist with organizing, reviewing, and evaluating candidate information and do not replace human judgment or decision-making.