Human Resources Coordinator – Manufacturing

Location: Vaughan / North Toronto, ON Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent | On-Site Industry: Manufacturing

We’re partnering confidentially with an established Canadian manufacturer seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to join its growing HR team.

This is a hands-on HR role supporting employees and leaders within an active manufacturing environment. You’ll gain exposure across recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, payroll support, training, health & safety, HR administration, and employee engagement.

Because of the pace and people dynamics of the operation, previous HR experience within a manufacturing environment is required.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys being visible, accessible, organized, and closely connected to employees and day-to-day operations.

You’ll support the HR function across the employee lifecycle, including:

Coordinate recruitment activities including postings, candidate screening, and interview scheduling

Support onboarding and orientation for new employees

Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HR documentation

Assist employees with benefits-related questions, enrollment, and changes

Coordinate employee training and maintain associated records

Support the administration and consistent application of HR policies

Assist with employee relations matters, workplace concerns, and day-to-day HR questions

Support temporary workforce scheduling and related payroll administration

Verify time and attendance information and assist with payroll data preparation

Support workplace health & safety programs, documentation, and training

Coordinate employee engagement, wellness, and workplace initiatives

Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support to the HR team

The underlying role covers recruitment, onboarding, records, benefits, training, employee concerns, temporary-worker payroll/scheduling, health & safety and employee engagement.

1–3+ years of HR Coordinator, HR Administrator, HR Generalist or similar HR experience

Previous HR experience within a manufacturing environment required

Working knowledge of Ontario employment legislation, including the Employment Standards Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Ontario Human Rights Code

Experience supporting multiple areas of the employee lifecycle

Exposure to workplace health & safety initiatives

Experience working with an HRIS

Ability to work independently with limited supervision

Strong organization and attention to detail

Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills

Sound judgment when dealing with confidential or sensitive employee information

Experience supporting hourly, production, skilled-trades, or temporary workforces

Previous involvement with a Joint Health & Safety Committee

Payroll/time-and-attendance exposure

Employee relations experience

Recruitment and onboarding experience within a manufacturing operation

You’ll likely do well in this role if you’re comfortable moving between HR administration and real-time employee support.

You understand that HR in manufacturing is highly connected to the operation — attendance, staffing, safety, production schedules, employee concerns, training, temporary labour, and frontline leadership all intersect.

You’re approachable and professional, but also organized enough to keep documentation, processes, and deadlines under control.

Most importantly, you’re comfortable being part of the operation rather than operating HR entirely from behind a desk.

Broad exposure across multiple areas of HR

Work closely with employees and operational leadership

Build deeper manufacturing HR experience

Opportunity to take ownership rather than perform purely administrative work

Established Canadian manufacturing environment

Long-term professional development opportunity

Comprehensive employee benefits

If you have hands-on HR experience within manufacturing and are looking for an opportunity to broaden your HR responsibilities, we’d welcome a confidential conversation.

All applications will be handled discreetly.