4 results for Employee Relations Manager in Hamilton, ON

Human Resources (HR) Manager

North York, ON
onsite
Permanent
100000 - 120000 CAD / Yearly
Are you a strategic HR leader who enjoys balancing people, compliance, and business partnership? We're partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization to identify an experienced Human Resources Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, operational environment and is passionate about building strong workplace culture while supporting business growth.This is a highly visible leadership role, partnering closely with site leadership to drive employee engagement, performance, compliance, and organizational effectiveness.What You'll Be Doing<ul><li>Partner with department leaders to align HR initiatives with business objectives.</li><li>Provide strategic guidance and coaching on employee relations, performance management, and leadership development.</li><li>Lead investigations and ensure employee relations matters are handled fairly, consistently, and in a timely manner.</li><li>Oversee HR compliance with federal and provincial employment legislation and represent the organization when required.</li><li>Develop, maintain, and continuously improve HR policies, procedures, and best practices.</li><li>Manage external HR audits and ensure ongoing compliance.</li><li>Analyze employee feedback, including exit interviews and engagement surveys, and recommend actionable improvements.</li><li>Lead annual performance review, compensation, bonus, and KPI programs.</li><li>Support compensation planning and organizational talent initiatives.</li><li>Partner with Health & Safety leadership on complex workplace injury and Workers' Compensation matters.</li><li>Lead and mentor the site's HR Generalists while fostering a collaborative, high-performing HR team.</li><li>Represent HR during site meetings, leadership discussions, and employee engagement initiatives.</li><li>Champion a positive workplace culture while supporting continuous improvement across the organization.</li><li>Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety, Quality, Food Safety, GMP, and Integrated Management System requirements.</li></ul>
2026-07-08T00:00:00Z

Payroll HRIS Manager

Toronto, ON
onsite
Permanent
112000 - 121000 CAD / Yearly
The OpportunityA well-established global organization is seeking an experienced Manager, Payroll, Compensation & HR Systems to lead payroll operations, employee benefits administration, HR systems optimization, and compensation programs. This role will oversee a small team and serve as a key partner to HR, Finance, and global stakeholders, ensuring compliance, operational excellence, and a positive employee experience.The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Canadian payroll, HRIS management, compensation administration, and employee benefits, along with a strong leadership background and a passion for continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Payroll & Compliance<ul><li>Oversee end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all applicable federal and provincial legislation.</li><li>Review payroll cycles, reconcile discrepancies, and resolve complex payroll issues through detailed analysis and investigation.</li><li>Provide payroll processing support and serve as a backup resource when required.</li><li>Manage year-end payroll activities, including tax reporting and statutory filings.</li><li>Prepare and review payroll-related reports, audits, and compliance documentation.</li></ul>Benefits & Mobility<ul><li>Lead the administration of employee benefits programs, including support for internationally mobile employees and expatriate assignments.</li><li>Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure competitive and compliant benefits offerings.</li><li>Participate in compensation and benefits benchmarking initiatives and provide recommendations based on market analysis.</li></ul>HR Systems & Process Improvement<ul><li>Oversee HRIS and payroll system maintenance, enhancements, testing, and implementation of system updates.</li><li>Collaborate with global teams to identify and implement best practices, process improvements, and technology enhancements.</li><li>Develop, maintain, and improve payroll and HR operations policies, procedures, and controls.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and employee experience.</li></ul>Reporting, Audits & Analytics<ul><li>Prepare and analyze payroll, compensation, workforce, and compliance-related reports for senior leadership.</li><li>Lead responses to internal and external audits, ensuring timely and accurate documentation.</li><li>Monitor data integrity, reporting accuracy, and compliance with privacy and information security requirements.</li></ul>Leadership & Strategic Support<ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing payroll and HR operations team.</li><li>Partner with HR and Finance leaders on workforce planning, labor budgeting, and headcount forecasting.</li><li>Support strategic HR initiatives and special projects as required.</li></ul>
2026-07-09T00:00:00Z

US Payroll Manager

North York, ON
remote
Contract / Temporary
60 - 70 CAD / Hourly
Contract Payroll Consultant (Contract)Location: Greater Toronto Area Work Model: Remote Work The OpportunityOur client is seeking an experienced Payroll Consultant to provide immediate support during a period of organizational transition. With approximately 200 employees across North America—including a significant U.S.-based workforce—this role requires a hands-on payroll professional who can quickly assess priorities, stabilize payroll operations, and ensure accuracy and compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned payroll expert who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys solving complex payroll challenges. Beyond processing payroll, the successful candidate will help address outstanding reconciliations, provide subject matter expertise on U.S. payroll matters, and contribute to the development of stronger payroll processes and controls. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a North American employee population, with a primary focus on U.S. payroll.</li><li>Ensure accurate and timely payroll execution, including tax withholdings, deductions, benefits administration, and related remittances.</li><li>Reconcile U.S. state payroll tax accounts and address outstanding payroll-related reconciliations that have accumulated during a period of transition.</li><li>Support payroll compliance across multiple U.S. jurisdictions and ensure adherence to federal, state, and local payroll regulations.</li><li>Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, tax issues, employee inquiries, and benefit-related matters.</li><li>Partner with internal stakeholders and external providers to support payroll operations and reporting requirements.</li><li>Review current payroll processes and identify opportunities for improvement, efficiency, and risk reduction.</li><li>Assist with documenting payroll procedures, workflows, controls, and best practices.</li><li>Provide recommendations to strengthen payroll operations and support long-term sustainability of the function.</li></ul>
2026-07-09T00:00:00Z

Payroll Supervisor/Manager/Director

Waterloo, ON
onsite
Permanent
85000 - 95000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced payroll leader to oversee payroll operations for a large unionized workforce in Waterloo, Ontario. This position is responsible for guiding the payroll team, maintaining accurate and timely pay processing, and ensuring compliance with legislative, financial, and organizational requirements. The successful candidate will strengthen day-to-day operations, support staff development, and help translate collective agreement updates into consistent payroll practices. Responsibilities: • Oversee end-to-end payroll activities, including regular bi-weekly runs, off-cycle payments, adjustments, and exception resolution, while maintaining a high level of accuracy. • Guide and support Payroll Specialists and Payroll Administrators by setting priorities, assigning work, and resolving operational issues efficiently. • Coordinate the payroll implementation of collective agreement changes in partnership with internal stakeholders to ensure consistent application. • Review employee payroll records, grid placements, garnishment processing, and audit activities to protect data accuracy and confidentiality. • Authorize payroll-related financial outputs such as journal entries, banking files, and general ledger summaries to support accurate reporting and payment release. • Ensure year-end payroll obligations are completed properly, including the preparation and distribution of T4s and Records of Employment. • Monitor employee and stakeholder payroll inquiries, address escalated matters, and maintain a strong service standard across the function. • Maintain compliance with applicable federal and provincial legislation, union requirements, remittance obligations, internal controls, and audit standards. • Coach, mentor, and evaluate payroll staff through onboarding, training, performance reviews, and development planning, while adjusting team capacity as needed. • Promote safe workplace practices, support incident reporting expectations, and contribute to a healthy office environment with occasional travel as required.
2026-06-22T00:00:00Z