human resources manager

Manager, Human Resources *DLS Group of Companies * www.dairylane.ca Build the Future of DLS The DLS Group of Companies is a diversified, family-owned organization serving the dairy, agricultural, construction, manufacturing, and renewable energy sectors. Founded in 1990 as a milking equipment dealership, DLS has grown into a group of companies employing more than 150 people across multiple provinces, with ambitious plans for continued expansion into new markets and regions. About the DLS Group Our businesses provide dairy equipment sales, service and installation; robotic milking systems; stabling, manure management, plumbing and ventilation services; agricultural structures through DLS Structures; equipment manufacturing through DLS Manufacturing; and renewable energy and biogas project support through DLS Biogas. Our growth has been built on long-term customer relationships, practical innovation, exceptional people and a commitment to continuous improvement. We believe in being lifelong students of our customers and our industries, always learning, improving and finding better ways to serve. Position Summary The Human Resources Manager will lead the Human Resources function across the DLS Group of Companies. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and working directly with ownership, senior leadership and managers across the organization, this role will combine strategic leadership with hands-on execution in a fast-paced, multi-company and multi-location environment. This is not a traditional administrative HR role. The successful candidate will help build a modern, scalable HR function that supports continued growth, strengthens leadership capability, improves consistency across the Group and creates an exceptional workplace for office, field, manufacturing, construction and service employees. This is an on-site role based in Komoka, Ontario. Occasional travel to company locations and project sites will be required as DLS continues to expand. What Success Looks Like in the First 12 Months · Become a trusted advisor to ownership, senior leadership and managers across the DLS Group. · Develop a practical, multi-year people strategy aligned with the Group's growth plans. · Strengthen recruitment, onboarding, employee development and leadership development processes. · Improve consistency in performance management, employee relations and HR documentation. · Review and modernize HR policies, systems, records and reporting across all operating jurisdictions. · Further strengthen the entrepreneurial, accountable and collaborative culture that makes DLS unique. Key Responsibilities · Provide HR leadership and practical guidance to ownership, senior management and managers across the organization. · Develop and execute the DLS people strategy in alignment with the Group's long-term business objectives. · Partner with ownership and senior leadership on organizational planning, workforce planning, organizational design and succession planning. · Lead recruitment and talent acquisition, including workforce needs assessment, employer branding, job postings, interviews, reference checks and employment offers. · Build talent pipelines and support apprenticeship, skilled-trades and early-career recruitment programs. · Advise and coach managers on employee relations matters, including performance concerns, corrective action, conflict resolution, attendance, accommodation, discipline and terminations. · Oversee performance management processes to promote consistency, fairness, accountability and timely follow-up. · Develop leadership capability through coaching, mentoring, management training and practical tools for people leaders. · Develop, review, maintain and interpret HR policies, procedures, guidelines and employment documentation. · Ensure compliance with employment standards, human rights, privacy, occupational health and safety and other workplace legislation in every jurisdiction in which DLS opera