Work Conditions:
- Competitive salary
- 15 days of paid vacation annually
- Competitive retirement plan with employer contributions matching up to 5%
- Comprehensive health benefits fully covered by the employer, including medical, dental, and vision care
- Immediate access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Virtual Healthcare services from your start date
On the daily, you will:
Employee Relations & Engagement
- Serve as a trusted HR partner for employees and managers, providing guidance on employee relations matters including performance management, attendance, policy interpretation, disciplinary actions, and grievance resolution.
- Lead and support workplace investigations, conflict resolution, corrective action processes, and labor relations activities while ensuring compliance with collective agreement, company policies, and employment legislation.
- Foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive workplace culture through employee engagement, recognition, wellness, and communication initiatives.
Talent Acquisition & Employee Experience
- Manage full-cycle recruitment activities, from sourcing and interviewing candidates to extending offers.
- Coordinate onboarding and orientation programs to ensure a smooth and engaging employee experience from day one.
- Support HR programs such as performance reviews, employee engagement surveys, and recognition initiatives.
HR Administration & Compliance
- Maintain accurate HR records, personnel files, and HRIS data while preparing employment-related documentation and reports.
- Administer employee benefits, track attendance and leave programs, coordinate training activities, and support compliance with company policies and legislative requirements.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and collaborate with HR teams across McWane divisions.
Payroll Administration
- Process payroll accurately and on time for hourly employees using Payworks.
- Manage timecards, vacation and leave balances, union dues, payroll reconciliations, Records of Employment, and payroll-related reporting.
- Respond to employee and union inquiries regarding payroll, earnings, and timekeeping matters.
Other
- Travel to our Hamilton, Ontario office, as this role will support HR activities for both the Saint John and Hamilton locations. Travel is expected approximately twice per quarter.
- Serve as the primary HR contact in Saint-John.
- This position is 100% on-site to ensure a strong and consistent HR presence within the office.
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline;
- Minimum 5 years of Human Resources experience, preferably in a unionized and/or manufacturing environment.
- Proven track record of thriving in an autonomous role, demonstrating initiative, accountability, and sound decision-making.
- Solid knowledge of employment legislation, HR best practices, employee relations, and labor relations.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build trust and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Proven ability to handle confidential information with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR systems; experience with SmartRecruiters is considered an asset.
- A collaborative mindset, strong sense of ownership, and commitment to continuous improvement.
- CHRP designation and bilingualism (English/French) are considered assets.
This employer follows the principle of employment equity and runs an employment equity program for women, Indigenous people, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, and people with disabilities.
