Job Title

Human Resources Manager

Job Type

• This is a direct hire, full-time position.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

Compensation

• Starting base salary: $92,000 - $98,000 CAD / year
• Bonus potential.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits.

Work Location

• Edmundston (New Brunswick), Canada
• This role is based in Canada, overseeing multiple facilities.

Travel

• Travel required up to 15-20% within Canada.

Company Description

Evinex is a staffing firm focused on connecting the right people with the right businesses. This is a direct hire position for one of our prestigious clients in the manufacturing, signage and architectural branding industry. Our client is a leader in delivering turnkey solutions for identity deployment, helping companies maximize brand consistency, engagement, and impact through physical and digital signage across North America. With in-house manufacturing in the U.S. and Canada, and partnerships in Latin America, they offer comprehensive design, engineering, manufacturing, and installation services.

Job Summary

We are seeking an exceptional HR Manager to lead the HR team in Canada. In this pivotal role, you will manage a team of around 4 HR Generalists while supporting and managing the day-to-day HR needs for approximately 7 different facilities. Your responsibilities will include ensuring compliance with Canadian Employment Laws, fostering a positive work environment, collaborating with various stakeholders to manage benefits and leave programs, recruiting, and serving as the primary contact for union representatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive HR management experience, a strong understanding of unionized and non-union labor laws, and exceptional leadership and communication skills.

Why Join

Joining our client’s team means becoming part of a dynamic and supportive work environment where your contributions will be valued. You will have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team of HR professionals and make a significant impact on the employee experience across multiple facilities. This role offers a competitive salary and bonus potential, with opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a seasoned HR professional with a passion for fostering positive work environments and ensuring compliance, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage HR Generalists and specialists in Canada.
• Collaborate with the North American Benefits manager to ensure compliance with benefits, LOA’s, STD, LTD, and RRSP.
• Foster a positive work environment.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian Employment Laws, with a focus on Eastern and Central Canadian Employment Law.
• Collaborate with the HR Director on HR projects.
• Build and recommend programs to improve the employee experience.
• Manage plant and office recruiting to ensure all facilities remain staffed.
• Serve as the primary contact for the Union Rep.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Required

• Extensive HR management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Profound understanding of unionized and non-union labor laws.
• Strong leadership and conflict-resolution skills.
• Experience with HR Software and tools such as HRIS and ATS.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Active listening, empathetic, and champions inclusion to ensure a psychologically safe work environment.
• Ability to travel up to 15-20% within Canada.

Education / Professional Experience

• 7+ years in Human Resources (generalist or business partner).
• 5+ years as an HR Manager in a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years managing in a unionized environment.
• Experience creating compliant employment agreements and termination letters.

Licenses / Certifications

• Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) certification is preferred but not required.



Additional Information

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada.