Human Resources Manager

Company Description

ITD Industries Inc. is a leading commercial transportation equipment manufacturer and technology-driven business. Our core businesses include semi-van trailers, intermodal container chassis, truck bodies and specialty vehicles. Our workforce consists of the skilled trades, welders and master welder fitters, plumbing and air line technicians, vehicle assembly technicians, machine operators, fabricators and professional engineers. With a strong legacy of innovation, ITD's success is built on great products and and the diverse talents of its team. ITD is deeply committed to supporting its customers and the communities they serve. Through strategic investments in smart and electric trailer technologies, ITD is helping its clients transition to a cleaner, more sustainable future.

Role Description

We are seeking a strategic Human Resources Manager to lead our HR business and support organizational growth. The ideal candidate will oversee talent acquisition, employee relations, and HR program management while ensuring compliance with employment laws, and safety legislation. This role requires a proactive leader with strong communication skills. This is a full-time based at our plant in Toronto, ON. In addition to recruitment, the Human Resources Manager is responsible for managing day-to-day HR operations, implementing HR policies, overseeing employee relations, ensuring compliance with employment regulations, and driving initiatives that promote a positive workplace culture. The role also involves providing guidance on managing benefits and compensation programs, and leading talent development strategies to support organizational growth.

Duties

• Lead talent acquisition efforts through effective recruiting, sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding processes.
• Develop and implement comprehensive HR strategies aligned with organizational goals, including change management initiatives.
• Manage employee relations by addressing workplace issues, facilitating conflict resolution, and promoting a positive work environment.
• Oversee HR programs related to training & development, performance management, and succession planning.
• Administer payroll documentation and processes to ensure accurate, timely compensation, while tracking and reconciling employee time and attendance records.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies through regular audits and updates.
• Deliver workforce reporting and insights that enable informed, data-driven organizational decision-making.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to optimize HR workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
• Manage the Health & Safety program, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and internal policies, overseeing workplace inspections, incident investigations, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and deliver presentations on HR metrics and initiatives to senior leadership.
• Manage budgets related to HR activities and training programs.

Skills

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent post-secondary education in Human Resources Management.
• Three to five (5-7) years of progressive experience as an HR Leader  and  minimum eight (8) years of Human Resources experience. Manufacturing experience is required.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Expertise in data analysis skills for workforce planning and decision support.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong background in health and safety legislation in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of training and development practices along with budgeting capabilities for HR initiatives.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing experience is required.
• Required to be on-site 5 days per week.