Posted 5 days ago
Human Resources Manager
@ MacDonald Search Group
York, Ontario
Overview
MacDonald Search Group is recruiting an HR Manager on behalf of a global equipment manufacturer in North York, ON. The role runs the full HR function for a 70-employee site, building and professionalizing HR across the employee lifecycle. The posting states hybrid work with 3-4 days onsite and a salary of $90,000-$110,000.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the full HR function for the Canadian site
- Build HR policies, processes and compliance frameworks from scratch
- Lead recruitment, onboarding and employee relations
- Administer payroll and HR records, including ADP
- Partner strategically with the leadership team
Requirements summary:
- 4+ years progressive HR experience in a small-to-mid-sized organization
- Strong knowledge of Ontario employment legislation and the ESA
- CHRP/CHRL designation or in progress
- Post-secondary education in HR, business or related field
- Experience with performance management plan development
- Manufacturing experience is an asset
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Manager |
| Department | Human resources |
| Experience | 4+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CHRP, CHRL |
| Education | College diploma (preferred), Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Human Resources, Business Administration |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
MacDonald Search Group
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 19 |
POSITION: HR Manager (standalone HR position)
LOCATION: North York, ON (hybrid - 3-4 days onsite)
MacDonald Search Group is a national permanent placement recruiting firm and we recruit on behalf of hiring companies.
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a global equipment manufacturer and they are on the hunt for an experienced HR lead to assume a standalone HR position for the Canadian operations comprised of 1 site with 70 employees.
This role serves as a strategic HR partner to the leadership team while acting as the HR subject matter expert managing the full HR function across the employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, HR administration, policies, health & safety, and compliance with Ontario employment legislation.
The company is in a stage of transformation and is in need of professionalization of HR so this role requires a true HR BUILDER who will be able to roll up their sleeves and drive change and in some areas build entirely from scratch - this is NOT a status quo job as a lot of change will need to be established and implemented.
The ideal candidate will have HR experience in a similar sized company (50-100 employees); experience in either a start-up or turnaround state; CHRP designation or in progress; is excited by the opportunity to drive change; and has the personal drive and initiative to execute. Experience in a manufacturing setting is a strong asset!
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline.
- CHRP/CHRL designation, or working towards, is ideal.
- 4+ years of progressive HR experience covering recruitment, employee relations, and HR administration, ideally in a small-to-mid-sized organization.
- Strong knowledge of employment legislation in Ontario.
- Strong, applied knowledge of the ESA, including hours of work, overtime, vacation and public holiday pay, leaves, and termination and severance entitlements.
- Canadian payroll experience, particularly with ADP, would be considered an asset.
- Proven ability to develop HR policies, compliance frameworks, and operational processes and strong performance management plan development.
Compensation:
- Annual base salary (90-110K based on experience)
- Comprehensive group benefits plan
- RRSP matching program
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply online.
MacDonald Search Group is committed to diversity in hiring and more information on our EDI policy can be found on our website.
Thank you for your interest in the role but only qualified candidates will be contacted.
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