Job Description
We’re Hiring: Human Resources Specialist 💼
Are you a seasoned HR professional with a passion for employee relations, compliance, and workplace safety? Join a dynamic manufacturing environment where you’ll play a critical role in supporting the full employee lifecycle while championing a strong health & safety culture. This is a hands-on leadership role with real impact across operations.
📍 Location: Brantford, ON
🏭 Industry: Manufacturing / Industrial
🕘 Work Model: On-site
Key Responsibilities:
👥 HR Leadership & Employee Relations – Oversee full-cycle HR including recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, performance management, employee relations, and HRIS administration
🧾 HR Administration & Compliance – Maintain accurate HR records, manage attendance and leave, support payroll processes, and ensure compliance with ESA, WSIB, and OHSA
🎯 Recruitment & Onboarding – Support hiring managers with job postings, interviews, offers, and onboarding coordination
💼 Payroll & Benefits Support – Process timesheets, pay changes, vacation, reimbursements, and administer benefits and WSIB/EI documentation
🛡️ Health & Safety Leadership – Lead workplace safety programs, conduct inspections, JHSC walkouts, incident investigations, and promote safe work practices on the floor
📋 Audits & Certifications – Support internal and external audits including
📊 Reporting & Continuous Improvement – Develop HR and H&S reports, conduct audits, support performance reviews, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
What We’re Looking For:
✅ CHRP designation (required)
✅ College Diploma in HR, Health & Safety, or related field (required)
✅ 5+ years of HR experience
✅ Strong knowledge of Ontario ESA, OHSA & WSIB
✅ Manufacturing/industrial experience
✅ CRSP and/or JHSC certification
✅ Advanced MS Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
✅ High level of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment
✅ Confident, proactive, and collaborative leadership style
If you’re looking for a hands-on HR & Safety leadership role where you can make a meaningful impact on both people and operation, this could be your next career move!
📩 Apply directly or send your resume to amy.shih@randstad.ca
