Manager, People & Culture

Company Introduction:

Arrow Machine and Fabrication Group is an engineering-focused solution provider of machined castings fabrications and assemblies.

We serve OEM customers in the rail material handling mining defense heavy truck agriculture power systems construction nuclear engineered products architectural and forestry industries.

We have access to the broadest range of metalwork solutions in the world through our elite group of companies. Arrow focuses on providing innovative design quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer service.

Position Summary:

The People & Culture Manager role is a facility specific role and is the lead for the department to successfully meet the facility goals and objectives and manages all People & Culture functions within the plant. Ensures compliance to all regulations. Provides information to other leaders as necessary. The People & Culture Manager reports directly to the Vice President People & Culture with a dotted line to the site General Manager.

Primary Responsibilities:

Provide direction and guidance to the General Manager Site team managers and all other team members on HR policies and procedures ensuring consistency

Actively participate as a functional resource on business team ensuring human resources is an integral part of the business strategy

Keep team members managers general manager and leadership members advised on changes

Play an integral part in the facility engagement survey results through integrating cultural values in the day-to-day business activities

Provide direction to Site Management in interpretation and application of employee-related policies practices and procedures as well as applicable laws if applicable governmental regulations and internal investigations to enhance consistency and maintain and improve the work environment of the facility.

Provide employment and personnel services including hiring new employees administering benefits providing appropriate training and ensuring a safe work environment. Coordinate programs for management recruiting and selection. Ensure the effective delivery of support services for the internal posting program.

Provide directives considering impact upon the company (financial) employee engagement and consideration for the future (new practices policies and procedures)

Support and maintain regional point of contacts for competitive businesses for local wage and benefit surveys to be conducted

Formulate and/or implement policies practices and procedures related to employment practices appropriate training benefits and safety

Develop and coordinate training development and promotion to ensure proper and effective staffing personnel selection and practices manpower planning and succession planning skills development training policy & practice interpretation and application

Assist managers in addressing individual and organizational effectiveness issues and compensation administration

Preparation of presentations for Department and Leadership Meetings Ensure the timely updating of Action Plans Departmental Goals Key Performance Indicators and provide reports as required or requested.

Accountable for the fair administration of the discipline process.

Monitor departmental spending provide input into business planning and annual budget.

Ensure the positive induction of new employees by providing New Hire Orientations when required.

Assist in development of Continuous Improvement initiatives and manage resulting projects to completion and implementation as assigned including action plans

Performs other duties as necessary in support of departmental goals.

Comply with requirements as outlined in the company handbook and OHSA.

Follows and comply with all Operational Procedures and policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook Quality and Environment programs (i.e. IATF ISO 14001)

Educational Requirements:

Bachelors degree in human resources or Business-related degree

Minimum of 5 years of experience in challenging senior HR positions with deep knowledge of manufacturing operations

Minimum of 3 years experience developing & implementing best in class health and safety programs

Strong knowledge of employment law

Experience with Lean Manufacturing philosophy is a definite asset

High energy and self-motivated; confident leading change

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Strong project management and presentation skills

Requires some experience in employee relations benefits compensation personnel and training with a working knowledge of operations

Required Skills & Expertise:

Hands-On Roll-Up-Your-Sleeves personality

Bias for action reacts promptly to issues with appropriate actions/responses

Ability to thrive in a Lean and Mean resource conscious organization

Capable of managing multiple challenging assignments concurrently; moving swiftly and decisively but collaboratively and effectively with others

Effective problem solver

Perceptive responsible and accountable

Team player

Equipment/ Tools/ Technology Used:

Must possess strong human relations and communications skills along with organization planning and personal computer proficiency;

- UKG HRIS

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work required inherent in the job.

What We Offer Your Benefits Package

At Arrow were proud to offer a benefits package that supports your health finances and future.

Health & Wellness

• Health dental and vision coverage from day one!
• Virtual healthcare with Lumino Health
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (Homewood Health)
• Fitness membership discount
• Work boots and prescription safety glasses program

Financial Benefits

• Automatic Enrollment in Company-Paid Deferred Profit Sharing
• RRSP Match Program
• Life and travel insurance for you and your family
• Profit Sharing
• Employee Discount Program

Time Off & Culture

• Three weeks vacation days to start
• Regular company events and team activities
• Supportive inclusive workplace culture

Career Growth

• Tuition reimbursement for job-related education and training

Arrow is committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process in line with the Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Candidates please note we do not use AI for application screening.

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Required Experience:

Manager