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Now Hiring: Associate Director of Human Resources | Mont-Royal, QC | Food Manufacturing | Must Be Bilingual (English/French)
PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE HR EXPERIENCE IN A MANUFACTURING PLANT!!
Are you a strategic, people-focused HR leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment?. This is a rare opportunity to join the only Canadian facility of a global manufacturing powerhouse —a jumbo plant with 1,000+ employees , one of only three in North America.
We’re searching for an Associate Director of Human Resources who can drive the business through HR , not the other way around. This role is critical in supporting the plant’s operational goals through collaborative leadership, talent development, and organizational effectiveness.
About the Role:
- Reports to: VP of HR (based in Michigan)
- Direct Reports: 6 (Generalists, Payroll/Benefits, Training, and an On-site Nurse)
- Workforce: ~1,000 employees | Non-unionized | Diverse & bilingual
- Industry: High-volume, fast-paced manufacturing (food & beverage preferred)
- Compensation: $195,000 base + up to 60% bonus
- Language Requirement: Fluency in French and English is a must
- Location: On-site role in Canada
What You’ll Be Leading:
- Full HR strategy execution at a flagship plant
- Succession planning, coaching, and development of HR team
- Supporting cross-functional leadership (operations, engineering, logistics)
- Navigating cultural dynamics and fostering collaboration
- Driving process efficiency and cultural alignment post-transition
Who You Are:
- A seasoned HR leader with experience in large manufacturing environments
- Proven track record in coaching, team building, and succession planning
- Comfortable managing change, solving ambiguity, and aligning HR with business strategy
- Experienced in non-union environments , ideally with union avoidance exposure
- Bilingual in French and English , able to build trust across multiple layers of the business
- Ideally has experience in food/beverage manufacturing and/or multinational operations
The team is now looking for a collaborative, empowering HR leader who can delegate, develop others, and build a modern, forward-thinking HR function .
Interested?.
Let’s connect.
This is a high-impact role for someone who wants to own HR at a strategic level and help shape the future of a key manufacturing site.
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