7 results for Employee Relations Manager in Oakville, ON

Human Resources (HR) Manager

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Permanent
100000 - 130000 CAD / Yearly
We are seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the human resources function for a growing, multi-site manufacturing organization within the food and beverage industry. This role is ideal for a hands-on HR professional who thrives in operational environments and brings strong experience supporting unionized workforces.The HR Manager will play a key role in supporting leadership, enhancing HR processes, ensuring legislative compliance, and helping scale the organization during a period of continued growth.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead the HR function across employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and policy administration</li><li>Support a multi-site workforce, including union and non-union populations</li><li>Ensure compliance with Ontario employment legislation, labour laws, and workplace safety requirements</li><li>Partner with operations leadership to drive employee engagement, conflict resolution, and performance management</li><li>Support workforce planning and hiring aligned with business growth and expansion</li><li>Manage employee relations matters including investigations, discipline, and workplace accommodations</li><li>Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and compliance documentation</li><li>Contribute to organizational planning, succession planning, and workforce development initiatives</li><li>Support compensation programs, attendance management, and HR process improvements</li><li>Foster a positive, collaborative, and safety-focused workplace culture</li></ul>
2026-06-02T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Manager

North York, ON
onsite
Permanent
100000 - 130000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead the full employee lifecycle for a growing organization in Vaughan, Ontario. This position offers the chance to strengthen people practices, support operational leaders, and shape a workplace culture grounded in accountability, engagement, and compliance. The successful candidate will bring a practical leadership style and the ability to balance strategic planning with day-to-day HR execution. Responsibilities:• Oversee the full scope of human resources activities across multiple business units, including talent acquisition, employee support, performance programs, policy administration, and workplace culture initiatives.• Act as the primary resource for labour relations matters by managing grievances, advising leaders, and supporting collective agreement discussions.• Work closely with finance and operations leadership to align people strategies with staffing needs, business priorities, and organizational goals.• Create, update, and implement HR policies, procedures, and documentation to meet legislative requirements and support operational consistency.• Lead workplace investigations, conflict resolution efforts, and employee coaching conversations with fairness and professionalism.• Improve HR systems, records, and reporting processes, including initiatives that move the function toward more efficient and paperless practices.• Build stronger HR infrastructure by enhancing workflows, documentation standards, and employee-related processes across the organization.• Encourage a high-performance environment through clear communication, leadership support, and initiatives that strengthen employee engagement.• Monitor compliance with Ontario employment legislation, labour standards, and health and safety obligations.
2026-05-27T00:00:00Z

Human Resources & People Operations Manager

Toronto, ON
onsite
Permanent
100000 - 120000 CAD / Yearly
HR & People Operations ManagerThe OpportunityA growing organization is seeking an experienced HR & People Operations Manager to support and strengthen its people function. Reporting to senior leadership, this role will oversee the employee lifecycle and contribute to the development of people programs, policies, and systems that support organizational effectiveness and employee experience.This opportunity is well suited for an HR professional who is comfortable working in an evolving environment, enjoys creating structure, and can contribute across a broad range of Human Resources responsibilities.Key ResponsibilitiesHR Operations<ul><li>Manage the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, employment documentation, and employee records.</li><li>Coordinate payroll, compensation administration, and related employee processes.</li><li>Support compliance with applicable employment legislation and HR practices.</li><li>Develop, maintain, and update HR policies, procedures, and internal documentation.</li><li>Serve as a resource for employee and manager HR-related inquiries.</li></ul>Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning<ul><li>Lead full-cycle recruitment across a range of functions and levels.</li><li>Partner with leaders to identify hiring needs and support workforce planning activities.</li><li>Improve hiring processes, candidate experience, and recruitment practices.</li><li>Build and maintain talent pipelines to support future hiring needs.</li></ul>Performance Management & Employee Development<ul><li>Support performance management programs and assist leaders with goal setting, feedback, coaching, and development planning.</li><li>Identify learning and development opportunities that support employee growth and organizational needs.</li><li>Encourage ongoing feedback and professional development practices.</li></ul>Employee Experience & Culture<ul><li>Support employee engagement initiatives and workplace culture efforts.</li><li>Administer employee feedback programs, surveys, and recognition initiatives.</li><li>Support retention, team effectiveness, and employee engagement strategies.</li><li>Coordinate internal events, team-building activities, and culture-related programs.</li><li>Partner with leadership to support an inclusive, collaborative, and respectful work environment.</li></ul>Strategic HR Partnership<ul><li>Provide guidance to leaders on employee relations, organizational effectiveness, and people-related matters.</li><li>Contribute to organizational planning, change management, workforce planning, and organizational design discussions.</li><li>Align people programs and HR initiatives with business priorities.</li></ul>Projects & Process Improvement<ul><li>Participate in cross-functional projects related to operational improvement and organizational growth.</li><li>Support process improvement initiatives and internal planning activities.</li><li>Collaborate with leaders and stakeholders on strategic projects and evolving priorities.</li></ul>
2026-06-03T00:00:00Z

Payroll Manager

Brampton, ON
onsite
Permanent
120000 - 130000 CAD / Yearly
Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee and lead a high-performing, payroll team. This role will be responsible for ensuring accurate and compliant end-to-end payroll processing across multiple provinces, while providing leadership, mentorship, and strategic direction to a small team. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone who enjoys both people management and being actively involved in payroll operations.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a small team of Payroll Administrators</li><li>Foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment</li><li>Provide training and ongoing support to ensure continuous development</li><li>Oversee and review end-to-end payroll processing for a high-volume, multi-province environment</li><li>Approve payroll to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness</li><li>Act as a backup for full-cycle payroll when required</li><li>Lead all year-end payroll activities including reconciliations and reporting</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal and provincial payroll legislation, including union requirements</li><li>Support internal and external payroll audits</li><li>Prepare and analyze payroll reports for internal stakeholders</li><li>Leverage Excel to manage and interpret large data sets</li><li>Work closely with Finance and HR to ensure alignment on payroll processes and reporting</li><li>Communicate payroll policies, updates, and changes clearly across all levels of the organization</li><li>Participate in and lead payroll-related projects such as system implementations, upgrades, or M&A activities</li><li>Support the integration of newly acquired employees into the payroll system, ensuring accurate onboarding, data validation, and alignment with internal payroll processes and policies</li><li>Partner with HR and Finance during acquisitions to ensure a smooth transition, including payroll setup, compliance, and employee communication</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and efficiencies</li></ul>
2026-05-06T00:00:00Z

Payroll Supervisor/Manager

Kitchener, ON
onsite
Contract / Temporary
60 - 65 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Supervisor/Manager to join a team in Ontario on a long-term contract basis. In this role, you will provide day-to-day leadership for payroll operations, support a high-volume multi-payroll environment, and help maintain accurate, compliant processing for employees across several payroll groups. This opportunity is well suited to a payroll specialist who brings strong supervisory experience, sound technical knowledge, and a service-focused approach to working with internal stakeholders. Responsibilities:• Lead the daily workflow of the payroll function, guiding and supporting a team of Payroll Administrators to ensure smooth and consistent operations.• Coach team members on payroll practices, legislative requirements, and internal policies while providing hands-on technical direction and ongoing training.• Review and authorize bi-weekly payroll processing across 13 distinct payroll groups, ensuring deadlines are met and records are accurate.• Partner with Payroll and Human Resources teams on special initiatives and implementation work that affects payroll processes and service delivery.• Respond promptly to inquiries from employees and external service providers, delivering clear information and a high standard of client service.• Support year-end and monthly financial activities by assisting with payroll accruals, account reconciliations, and related journal entries.• Create, update, and maintain payroll procedures, reference documentation, and operating manuals to promote consistency and compliance.• Act as a back-up resource for Payroll Administrators and provide additional support during peak periods or complex processing cycles.• Contribute to other payroll-related assignments and operational priorities as required.
2026-06-02T00:00:00Z

Payroll Supervisor/Manager

Brampton, ON
onsite
Contract / Temporary
35.625 - 45 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Supervisor/Manager to join a manufacturing organization in Brampton, Ontario on a Long-term Contract basis. This position is responsible for leading payroll operations across Canadian and U.S. employee groups while maintaining accuracy, meeting deadlines, and ensuring legislative compliance. The role also partners closely with Finance and HR to support reporting, reconciliations, benefits administration, and period-end activities. Responsibilities: • Lead the full payroll cycle for a large employee population, ensuring each pay run is completed accurately and on schedule across weekly, bi-weekly, and semi-monthly periods. • Review and authorize payroll updates such as new hires, departures, incentive payments, garnishments, and retroactive adjustments while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations. • Perform payroll account reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies related to earnings, deductions, overtime, benefits, and labour allocations. • Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports for Finance, including general ledger analysis, labour costing by department or cost centre, and support for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close. • Oversee certified payroll reporting and statutory year-end filings, ensuring records, classifications, deductions, and employer reporting obligations are completed accurately and submitted on time. • Supervise payroll team members by assigning priorities, monitoring service levels, reviewing work quality, and providing coaching, training, and performance support. • Administer payroll-related benefits activity, including enrolments, changes, terminations, deduction setup, and reconciliation of carrier or vendor invoices. • Coordinate remittances and premium payments with Finance and Accounts Payable, and address billing issues with external providers and insurers. • Maintain payroll system configuration and user access controls, complete access reviews, uphold segregation of duties, and assist with system testing, upgrades, and audit requirements.
2026-06-03T00:00:00Z

Payroll Supervisor/Manager/Director

Toronto, ON
onsite
Permanent
112000 - 120000 CAD / Yearly
Manager, Payroll, Compensation & HR SystemsSalary: $112,000-$120,0005 days/week in office 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>
2026-06-01T00:00:00Z