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HR Manager, Labour Relations

Why You Will Love This Organization

Join a well-established, globally operating organization with a long-standing reputation for advancing safety, quality, sustainability, and innovation.
With operations across multiple international markets and a strong presence in Canada, this organization combines the stability and resources of a large global employer with a collaborative, purpose-driven culture. Employees are encouraged to develop professionally, contribute ideas, and make a meaningful impact through their work.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected organization that invests in its people, leadership development, learning, and continued innovation.

The Impact You Will Have

As the HR Manager, Labour Relations, you will serve as a trusted HR partner to leadership while providing expert guidance across a unionized workforce.

This role will have a significant influence on the employee experience and organizational effectiveness, with particular responsibility for labour relations, grievance management, collective bargaining, and employee relations. You will be relied upon as a knowledgeable and practical advisor who can navigate complex workplace matters while building strong relationships with leaders, employees, and union representatives.

What You Will Do

• Serve as the primary HR business partner to leadership and employees
  • Provide expert guidance on labour and employee relations matters
  • Lead and support collective bargaining and labour negotiations
  • Manage grievances and related dispute-resolution processes
  • Interpret and administer collective agreements
  • Partner with leaders on employee relations, performance management, attendance, and workplace matters
  • Coach and advise managers on labour-relations practices and employee issues
  • Develop and maintain productive relationships with union representatives
  • Ensure consistent and appropriate application of HR policies, practices, and collective agreements
  • Support workforce planning, organizational initiatives, and broader HR programs
  • Provide practical, solutions-oriented advice on complex workplace situations
  • Build trusted relationships with stakeholders across the organization
  • Contribute to a collaborative and positive employee environment

What You Will Bring

• Approximately 4–8 years of progressive HR experience
  • Minimum 3 years of direct labour-relations and union experience
  • Demonstrated experience managing grievances and supporting collective bargaining
  • Strong understanding of labour-relations practices and collective agreement administration
  • Experience working in a unionized operational environment
  • Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder-management skills
  • Confidence advising and challenging leaders when appropriate
  • Strong judgment, discretion, and professionalism
  • A collaborative, approachable, and relationship-oriented style
  • A proactive and solutions-focused mindset
  • Ability to balance strategic HR partnership with hands-on execution
  • Strong ability to navigate complex and sometimes sensitive workplace situations

Work Environment

• Greater Toronto Area location
  • Hybrid work environment
  • Three days per week onsite is required
  • Primarily supports a workforce based in the Greater Toronto Area
  • Regular interaction with leadership, employees, and union representatives
  • No significant travel is anticipated

If you are an experienced HR professional with strong labour-relations expertise who enjoys partnering with leaders, resolving complex workplace matters, and making a meaningful impact within an established organization, we would love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.

JOB VACANCY STATUS

This role is part of a confidential search, and we are accepting applications on a highly discreet basis. The organization and additional position details will be disclosed selectively to qualified candidates throughout the recruitment process.

HIRING RANGE

The anticipated hiring range for this role is an annual salary of $116,000–$135,000, plus an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. Vacation entitlement is 3 weeks annually.  
  
USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE – BY RECRUITERS & HIRING MANAGERS

At The Talent Company, people are at the centre of our recruitment process. While we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools for limited administrative purposes (such as writing creative outreach messages, summarizing interview notes or transcribing reference checks) AI is never the decision maker. Resumes and candidate information are personally reviewed by our recruiters, and all hiring decisions are made by people who bring judgment, care, and expertise to each match. If a client’s recruitment process involves a greater degree of AI use during their own interviews or assessments, we will communicate that to short-listed candidates so they are aware in advance. Our commitment is to use technology responsibly, while ensuring fairness, transparency, and respect at every stage of the process.

USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE – BY CANDIDATES

We recognize that candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support their job search, for example to refine writing style or gather research. While this can be appropriate, the information you provide in your resume, screening questions, and interviews must always be truthful and accurately reflect your own experience, knowledge, and competencies. AI should never be used to create or exaggerate credentials. Our goal is to understand the real you – your skills, your story, and your potential – so that we can make the best possible match between you and the organizations we serve.

ACCOMMODATION & INCLUSIVITY

At The Talent Company, we recognize the value of different perspectives and experiences in prompting innovation, sparking creativity, and solving problems. As an equal employment opportunity organization, we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, Aboriginal peoples, members of visible minorities, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, persons with disabilities, and all other categories protected by law.

We are committed to Equal Opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Please let us know by emailing recruitment@thetalent.co if an adjustment or adaptation is required at any stage to support you during the recruitment journey.

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