Human Resources Manager

Tessera Group Inc. is a leading player in the manufacturing industry with over 100 years of combined experience across sectors such as Food and Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Automotive, and General Manufacturing. Our mission is to deliver exceptional quality turnkey packaging solutions and services.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Human Resources Manager to lead and manage all HR functions. This role is responsible for overseeing the full employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance with employment and health & safety legislation, and supporting a positive, productive workplace culture.

The ideal candidate has prior experience in a manufacturing environment and a strong working knowledge of applicable employment and occupational health and safety legislation.

Please note, this is an in-office position and is currently based out of our head office at 21 State Crown Boulevard, Scarborough ON M1V 4B1. However, we will be relocating to a new facility in Newmarket, ON in Spring 2026.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead all HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, training and development, and offboarding
• Act as a trusted advisor to management on HR matters and organizational planning
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures
• Support workforce planning and succession initiatives
• Manage full-cycle recruitment for hourly and salaried roles
• Partner with department managers to identify staffing needs
• Coordinate onboarding and orientation programs
• Develop employee retention strategies
• Provide guidance and support on employee performance, discipline, and conflict resolution
• Conduct employee relations investigations when required
• Ensure consistent application of company policies and employment standards
• Administer benefits plans
• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and related regulations
• Maintain compliance with the Employment Standards Act, 2000 and other applicable employment legislation
• Oversee workplace safety programs and participate in Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) activities
• Support incident investigations, reporting, and return-to-work programs
• Promote a culture of safety throughout the organization
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation
• Ensure compliance with privacy and record-keeping requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• CHRP or CHRL designation preferred
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive HR experience
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred
• Experience supporting hourly workforce and shop-floor environments
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality

Key Competencies:

• Leadership and sound judgment
• Strong understanding of employment law and health & safety compliance
• Conflict resolution and employee relations expertise
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to build trust across all levels of the organization
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation skills

What We Offer:

• Benefits package
• Stable, well-established business with growth potential \
• Collaborative work environment
• Opportunity for growth and development
• Work-life balance

Working Hours:

We recognize that experienced HR professionals may be seeking flexibility. This is a permanent position structured for a reduced schedule of 25-30 hours per week.

Compensation:

$90,000.00 – $120,000.00 annual base salary (full-time equivalent), prorated to weekly work schedule. Total compensation will be commensurate with experience.

This posting is for an existing job opening. Artificial intelligence (AI) is not used to screen, assess or select applicants for this position. All applications are reviewed by our team.

Interested candidates are invited to apply direct via this posting.

We thank you in advance for your interest in the Tessera Group and our role, we will review all applicants based on qualifications, merit and business need and contact only those selected to start the interview process. The Tessera Group is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.

Please, no unsolicited resumes or phone inquiries from agencies, thank you.