About us:

Metro Compactor Service is Canada's leading expert for waste and recycling equipment solutions. With expertise spanning over four decades, we provide custom manufacturing, installation, maintenance, and repair services for balers, compactors, and chutes. Our cutting-edge iSmart technology sets us apart, enhancing efficiency and sustainability for our clients in the residential, commercial, and municipal sectors.

You can learn more about us on our website: www.metrocompactor.com

**Location:**The Human Resource Specialist works from office location.

**Work Hours:**8am – 4:30pm

Salary Range:$70,000 - $90,000

**Bonus:**This position is eligible to receive an incentive award targeted at 5% of the base salary.

Responsibilities:

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Lead the full-cycle recruitment process, including job postings, resume screening, interviews, reference checks, and offer preparation.
• Partner with hiring managers to create, review, and update job descriptions to ensure clarity, accuracy, and alignment with business needs.
• Conducts new hire orientation, ensuring clear communication of company policies, the Employee Handbook, and Health & Safety requirements.
• Continuously improve onboarding processes to enhance engagement and retention.

Employee Relations

• Act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance to managers on employee relations, performance management, attendance management, discipline, and policy interpretation.
• Coordinate all performance management related administration, ensuring timeliness, consistency, and effectiveness.
• Lead employee relations matters from intake through resolution, ensuring fairness, consistency, and legal compliance.
• Conduct workplace investigations, prepare findings, and provide clear, well-documented recommendations.
• Support accommodation, disability management, and return-to-work processes in collaboration with managers, employees, and medical professionals.

Payroll, Benefits & HR Systems

• Process accurate and timely bi-weekly payroll, ensuring compliance with legislative and internal requirements.
• Conduct regular payroll audits and resolve discrepancies proactively.
• Administer benefit and retirement programs, including enrollments, changes, and employee support.
• Serve as the HRIS subject matter expert, maintaining data integrity and optimizing system usage across HR, payroll, and benefits platforms.

HR Program Development & Continuous Improvement

• Create, review, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and programs that support engagement, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Identify opportunities to streamline HR, payroll, and safety processes to improve efficiency and employee experience.
• Promote a positive, professional, and solution-focused employee experience, transforming challenging situations into constructive outcomes.
• Track and analyze HR metrics such as turnover, absenteeism, training compliance, WSIB claims, and payroll accuracy.

Culture, Engagement & Internal Communications

• Develop, maintain, and publish monthly HR newsletters and employee communications, ensuring content is timely, relevant, and aligned with organizational priorities.
• Manage and update digital screens and internal communication tools across all office locations to promote awareness, engagement, and connection.
• Plan, coordinate, and support creative monthly employee engagement initiatives that enhance morale, participation, and organizational culture.
• Partner with management and internal stakeholders to support culture‑building initiatives and company-wide internal events.
• Support the development and delivery of employee wellness initiatives that promote employee well-being, inclusion, and work-life balance.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in cross-functional HR initiatives and projects as assigned.
• Stay current on changes in employment legislation and HR best practices, translating updates into organizational action.
• Prepare reports and insights for leadership, identifying trends and recommending improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related discipline is required.

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience preferably in production/manufacturing environment

• Previous experience processing large, multi company payrolls.

• Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) required.

• Experience working in various HR & payroll systems, preferably UKG.

• Solid understanding of Ontario employment legislation, including the Employment Standards Act, the Human Rights Code, and the Occupational Health & Safety Act

• Demonstrated experience leading employee relations matters and workplace investigations.

• Strong analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Proven ability to work effectively with managers and employees at all levels in the organization.

• Excellent communication skills, interpersonal, and organizational skills

Why Work For Us:

Join Metro Compactor Service, an industry leader in the waste & recycling equipment sector in Canada. As we aim for North American expansion, we're all about pushing boundaries, be it promoting employee skill development, leading innovative technologies, or consistently delivering our Super Service promise. Our greatest strength? Our people, who make our groundbreaking tech and market leadership possible.

So, if you're all about making a big difference in an environment that values you as much as your skillset, come join the Metro family. Let's shape the future together!

• Recognized Excellence: As a certified Great Place to Work (2023, 2024, 2025), Canada's Top 100 Small & Medium Employers (2024, 2025), and recipient of the Innovation Award by the Brampton Board of Trade, our reputation speaks for itself.

• Rewarding Package: Enjoy competitive salaries, flexible time off with 2 vacation policies to choose from, maternity-leave top up, and the security of our company-matched retirement program. Plus, choose from three tailored benefits packages with extended coverage to suit your individual needs

• Employee Growth: We encourage and support your growth through internal learning opportunities, mentorship, and a Training Reimbursement Program

• Company Culture and Engagement: Participate in regular company events and charitable initiatives that enrich our family-oriented culture. A safe and positive work environment is our top priority and our staff have voted us a Great Place to Work for good reason!

At Metro Compactor Service, we take pride in being recognized as a certified Great Place to Work in 2023, 2024 & 2025. As an equal opportunity employer, we truly believe that a diverse workforce best represents the community we serve and enhances our ability to provide excellent service to our customers. We are committed to attracting and retaining a vibrant mix of passionate and talented individuals from a variety of backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences.