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Are you the kind of HR leader who doesnt just follow processbut builds it? Were partnering with a growing, specialized engineering and manufacturing organization in Northern Ontario that is evolving from a small business into a more structured, scalable company. This is a rare opportunity to step into a true HR department-of-one role where youll have the autonomyand expectationto build, improve, and lead. This is not a back-office HR job. This is a visible, influential role working directly with leadership to shape how the business operates and supports its people. What Youll Do Own full-cycle recruitment and talent strategy (including complex processes like LMIA and compliance) Manage payroll coordination, benefits, and employee records Lead employee relations, investigations, and terminations with confidence Build and improve HR processes, policies, and compliance frameworks Partner with leadership to bring structure, accountability, and best practices Support onboarding, training, performance management, and engagement Act as a trusted advisor to both employees and leadership Take ownership of HR operations and drive the function forward Proven experience in a handson HR role (ideally standalone or small team) Strong knowledge of Canadian employment law (ESA) and HR compliance Comfortable handling employee relations, investigations, and difficult conversations Someone who doesnt wait for directionyou bring solutions and recommendations Experience in highvolume or operational environments (retail, manufacturing, etc.) is a strong plus Ability to balance detail + bigpicture thinking Why This Role is Different Youll work directly with leadership who want HR to drive changenot just administer Opportunity to build structure in a growing company transitioning to the next level High autonomyyou are the HR function Broad scope across HR, operations, and employee experience What to Expect Onsite presence is importantthis is a peoplefacing role Youll handle everything from strategy to adminno task is too big or too small This environment values accountability, initiative, and resilience Real ownership A role where your voice matters this could be a careerdefining opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr