Senior Hr Leader

Description:

A senior HR leadership role responsible for overseeing HR operations and strategy at a large-scale manufacturing facility. The Plant HR Leader acts as a key partner to plant leadership, focusing on talent management, employee relations, compliance with labor laws, and driving organizational effectiveness within a global, matrix-led environment.

The role is critical in shaping a positive workplace culture, supporting workforce planning, and implementing HR processes that align with business goals. Leading a team of HR professionals, this position demands strong bilingual communication skills (English and French), strategic insight, and adaptability in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a strategic HR partner to plant leadership, influencing decisions impacting business success

• Lead workforce planning, staffing, and talent pipeline development to ensure optimal role alignment

• Manage employee relations and engagement initiatives to support retention and a positive work environment

• Ensure HR processes and policies comply with federal, state, and local employment laws

• Drive cultural transformation and change management to improve workplace morale and efficiency

• Use HR data and analytics to inform strategic decisions and measure outcomes

• Oversee training and development programs to build leadership and workforce readiness

• Lead and develop a team of HR professionals, fostering growth and operational excellence

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of HR leadership experience, ideally in manufacturing environments

• Strong knowledge of HR fundamentals, employment law, and HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, Kronos)

• Bilingual fluency in French and English (written and verbal)

• Strategic thinker with ability to align HR initiatives with business objectives in a matrix organization

• Proven leadership and team development skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with data-driven decision-making abilities

• Adaptable to fast-changing and complex work environments

Why Join:

• Significant leadership role with impact on a large manufacturing site

• Competitive salary plus a substantial bonus (60%)

• Opportunity for career growth with strong leadership support

• Work within a dynamic and evolving organizational culture