HR Manager
At a glance
Manager-level HR Business Partner & Generalist role at CascadesCanadaULC. St Marys · CA$95,000–CA$105,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Advise supervisors and managers on employee concerns, performance issues, coaching, corrective steps and workplace investigations
- Run hiring from start to finish for both hourly and salaried roles, then support new hires as they settle in
- Work with operations leaders on engagement and workforce performance, including development, retention and recognition
- Coordinate benefits, yearly HR activities, workforce planning and budgets, while assisting with grievances and labor relations
- Stay visible on the production floor, lead employee meetings and presentations, and respond to workplace incidents
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in human resources, industrial relations, business administration or a related area
- At least three years of progressive HR experience in manufacturing, industrial work or a unionized setting
- Working knowledge of employee relations, performance management, hiring, labor relations and employment law
- Proficiency with MS365 and HRIS platforms, plus strong communication, coaching and relationship-building skills
Who this fits
This manager role suits an HR professional who can support operational leaders and employees in a fast-paced, round-the-clock manufacturing facility. The position is based in St. Marys, Canada, and includes regular production-floor presence.
From the employer
Welcome to Cascades!
Bring your expertise to a people-first, dynamic environment where your ideas come to life and excellence shapes everything we do. Join VALERY HUPPE's team as a HR Manager in St-Marys, and help build a more sustainable future.
As the Human Resources Manager for our St. Marys Containerboard Packaging facility, you will serve as a trusted business partner supporting operational leaders and employees within one of Cascades' flagship manufacturing operations. This highly visible role offers the opportunity to influence culture, employee engagement, workforce effectiveness, and leadership capability in a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment.
What’s In It For You
Taking care of our people is in our nature - so you’ll enjoy:
- Competitive Annual Salary between $95,000 - $105,000 + Profit Sharing
- Career pathways that support your goals in a values driven environment where your work directly supports customer success.
- Excellent Benefits Package: Wellness Plan Options, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off
- Financial Benefits: Retirement Savings Plan, Profit Sharing, Stock Purchase Plan
- Wellness Benefits: Employee Assistance Plan, Lifestyle Flex Benefit Allowance
- A collaborative, respectful, and people-centered workplace
Your Role
As HR Manager, you’ll take on real challenges that bring out your full potential.
Your scope includes:
- Act as a trusted advisor to managers and supervisors on employee relations, performance management, coaching, corrective action, and workplace investigations.
- Lead and support full-cycle recruitment efforts for hourly and salaried positions.
- Partner with operational leaders to build and maintain a positive, engaged, and high-performing workforce.
- Support employee onboarding, development, retention, and recognition initiatives.
- Administer and communicate benefit programs while serving as a resource for employees and leaders.
- Coordinate and execute annual HR programs, activities, and deadlines in alignment with the HR calendar.
- Participate in workforce planning, budgeting, and organizational initiatives.
- Assist with grievance management and support positive labor relations.
- Deliver presentations, facilitate employee meetings, and communicate HR initiatives effectively to diverse audiences.
- Maintain a strong presence on the production floor, building relationships and supporting employees where the work happens.
- Respond as needed to workplace incidents and support critical employee and safety-related matters.
What You Bring
You're a natural fit for HR Manager if you have:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or related field.
- CHRP designation is considered an asset.
- Minimum 3 years of progressive Human Resources experience within a manufacturing, industrial, or unionized environment.
- Strong knowledge of employee relations, performance management, recruitment, labor relations, and employment legislation.
- Exceptional communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
- Proficiency with MS365 applications and HRIS systems.
If you bring the same care to who you are as to what you do, we’d love to meet you!
Apply now and join our team as HR Manager in St-Marys.
Cascades values diversity and inclusion and considers all applications equitably.