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Talent Management and Development Specialist
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IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.
We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Talent Management and Development Specialist. This role is based in our office located in Oakville, Ontario and reports to the Manager, Talent Management.
Do not miss the opportunity to join a diverse group of people-centric professionals, thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters!
Job Summary
The Talent Specialist is a key member of the Talent Centre of Excellence (COE), supporting the implementation of talent strategy and the identification and development of internal talent to meet business objectives. This role acts as a trusted advisor in areas such as talent reviews, development planning, and performance management. The Talent Specialist supports the execution of talent and performance processes, including the New Graduate Development Program (NGDP), through planning, coordination, content creation, and delivery. The role also leverages data and assistive technologies, including AI, to enhance decision-making, improve program effectiveness, and drive innovation in talent practices.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Serve as a trusted advisor to HR team and business in matters related to talent management, performance, and our New Graduate Development Program (NGDP).
- Partner with HRBP team to create relevant content that enables business leaders and HRBPs to have quality discussions around succession planning, talent identification and development planning.
- Support HRBPs with qualitative development planning for high-potential employees and successors across the organization.
- Collaborate with the Workday team to enhance reporting functionalities and explore AI-driven features to improve talent and performance processes.
- Use data analytics and visualization tools to monitor talent metrics, assess program effectiveness, and generate actionable insights.
- Apply AI-enabled tools (e.g., predictive analytics, intelligent dashboards) to support talent reviews, performance calibration, and development planning.
- Support and track the implementation of performance management processes throughout the business, including goal setting, annual performance reviews, performance calibrations and talent review process in collaboration with HRBPs.
- Collaborate with HR operations and onboarding team to provide necessary support to New Graduate Development Program throughout the program with a customer first mindset.
- Create and implement methods to measure effectiveness of overall NGDP program and other high potential and emerging leader development programs. Gathering and assessing feedback from all levels in the organization regarding concerns, areas of improvement, successes and highlights.
- Support the implementation of high potential programs and emerging leader programs in partnership with the L&D team.
- Support and co-ordinate programs planned to support Inclusion strategy.
- Periodically review, refresh training content on performance process-goal setting, annual performance appraisals, performance calibration, and continuous feedback. Participate in delivery of sessions for employees and managers.
- Implement and analyse the use of assessment tools such as PPA, 360, HPTI, TEIQ that supports the development of internal talent pipeline. Provide insights coming from reports and usage of tools.
- Demonstrate agility and adaptability by pivoting priorities and approaches based on evolving business needs, feedback from stakeholders, or changes in program direction.
- Respond effectively to change, adjusting timelines, content, or delivery methods to ensure continued alignment with talent strategy and organizational goals.
- Stay informed on emerging technologies and trends in talent management and recommend innovative solutions to enhance employee experience and program impact.
- Actively contribute to the development and maintenance of feedback and learning culture within the organization.
- Support the regional rollout of global performance and talent programs as needed
Qualifications and Experience:
Education & Certificates
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in HR, Business, Organizational Development, or related field
- Certification in behavioural based assessments (e.g. DISC, Hogan) preferred
- CTDP or CHRP preferred
Technical Skills & Experience
- 5+ years in progressive Human Resource roles
- 2+ years in Talent and Organizational Development roles
- Background in performance management, leadership development, group facilitation
- Proficiency in Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), HRIS knowledge (preferably Workday)
- Bilingualism preferred (French/English)
- Proven ability to adapt quickly, reprioritize, and remain effective in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills to navigate ambiguity and adjust plans as needed
IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at
Join our Program/Project Management Talent Pool
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Be part of a sustainable, energy abundant future with Type One Energy! Join Our Program/Project Management Talent Pool
Are you working within program or project management with a passion for fusion energy, but don’t see a specific job opening that matches your skills? We’re always on the lookout for passionate and talented individuals to join our growing team and help power the world with clean fusion energy.
What We Look For
Solid understanding of program management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Lean)
Solid understanding of project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, P6, etc)
Risk management experience, with the ability to anticipate and mitigate potential issues
Proven experience in program or project management, with a track record of successfully delivering complex programs and projects
Strong ability to develop and monitor program schedules, budgets, and resources
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
We value individuals who embrace cultural diversity and recognize that the most groundbreaking ideas come from teams enriched by a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives
About Type One Energy
Type One Energy Group is mission-driven to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world. Established in 2019 and venture-backed in 2023, the company is led by a team of globally recognized fusion scientists with a strong track record of building state-of-the-art stellarator fusion machines, together with veteran business leaders experienced in scaling companies and commercializing energy technologies. Type One Energy applies proven advanced manufacturing methods, modern computational physics and high-field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system. Its FusionDirect development program pursues the lowest-risk, shortest-schedule path to a fusion power plant over the coming decade, using a partner-intensive and capital-efficient strategy. Type One Energy is committed to community engagement in the development and deployment of its clean energy technology. For more information, visit .
Equal Opportunity Statement
Type One Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, searching for the best new ideas and remaining open to unique perspectives. Therefore, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment independent of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
Human Resources assistan
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Specialist in out-of-home catering in 54 countries, and the only player to intervene in all sectors of catering and related services, Newrest is one of the world leaders in multi-sector catering.
Our 36,000 committed and talented employees do what is necessary to offer consumers balanced, diversified and tasty meals while scrupulously respecting hygiene and food safety standards.
Act as resource to employees, managers, and supervisors, with respect to a variety of Human Resources policies and procedures, the application of collective agreements and academic policies and procedures
- HR Administration, Employment law, Labour Relations, Training, Recruitment, Payroll, Employee Relations, HR information systems, etc.
- Provide reporting to management teams for HR data and KPIs
- Recruitment and selection for various departments (administration, warehouse, kitchen, etc.)
- Conduct orientation, create and maintain new hire packages
- Draft contracts and assist in the preparation of internal HR communications, legal documents, and other business correspondence.
- Complete and verify a variety of HR admin forms for contract modifications, promotions, leaves, terminations, disciplinary letters, compensation, contracts, transfers, etc.
- Work HR sensitive cases with Union Stewards and provide operational support to managers
- Attend Union meetings, provide guidance to managers for Labour Relations needs
- Coordinate with external partners: training organization, benefits companies, payroll service provider, immigration services, workers compensation boards, schools, etc.
- Ensure follow up regarding performance management and probationary periods
- Monitoring compliance with HR procedures and relevant legislation
- Management of WSIB documentation and declaration of workplace accidents with WSIB
- Recording and reporting weekly working hours of agency workers
- Management of employee absence information, drafting employment letters
- Management of daily attendance sheets or time sheets for hourly employees
- Pre-processing of payroll, review of worked hours, monitoring of overtime hours
- Respond to internal HR-related inquiries with professionalism and discretion.
- Help coordinate training sessions, safety meetings, and professional development programs.
- Planning of office events, booking travel arrangements for managers.
- Assist with audits and maintain proper filing of legal and regulatory HR documents
- Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 1–2 years of experience in an administrative or HR support role preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with HRIS systems is a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Attendance, diligence, punctuality, discretion, confidentiality, and reliability
- Team-oriented with a willingness to learn and support various HR functions.
- Strong interpersonal skills and customer service skills
Human Resources Manager
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Judge Direct Placement is seeking a degreed Human Resources Manager for a company in Toronto, ON! The qualified candidate will assist upper management to implement and manage human resource policies, services and programs to ensure they are aligned with the objectives and goals of the group. They will be responsible for the employment activities at the Group level and several other facilities through the middle management levels on an as needed basis. The candidate will play a significant role in assisting with day-to-day responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
- Utilizes acquired experience to review business units with regard to human capital
- Ensures compliance with and maintain thorough working knowledge in all areas of the company
- Assists managements with oversight of the Payroll Department
- Discusses staffing issues with management
- Offers advice and prepare new hire, merit, promotional, and termination paperwork
- Manages all aspects of recruiting in cooperation with other human resource staff: write, edit, and authorize the placement of advertisements, maintain and develop recruiting relationships, negotiate appropriate fees, make offers, participate in on-boarding activities
- Assists in efforts to update and maintain HCMS initiatives in support of business strategy
- Consults with and advises Group leadership to ensure compliance with procedures, organizational policies, and legal regulations
- Provides recommendations in talent acquisition and management, performance and career management, work force planning and change management
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree is required
- Experienced leader with a history of developing employees
- 5+ years’ experience in an HR Manager/Generalist capacity
- Proven track record of results achievement, demonstrated leadership skills, and superior technical and interpersonal skills
- PHR or SPHR certification is strongly preferred
- Ability to work and achieve results in a fast-paced, results driven environment
- Experience in workplace safety programs
Human Resources Manager
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This is an approximately 1 year contract position to cover a Maternity Leave.
The schedule will be:
- Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm with the flexibility to provide support to off shifts including evening and weekends
Do you enjoy working in a team environment providing strategic counsel and advisory services to leaders on business- and people-related issues? Do you take an energetic and influential approach to bring challenge and perspective to a business agenda? Would you get job fulfillment by playing a pivotal role in making sure our environment is the best possible workplace for our associates? Do you have a high regard for personal accountability and fully understand why integrity, trust, and customer focus are required qualities to display within the Human Resources function?
If so, DHL Supply Chain has the opportunity for you.
Job Description
We’re looking for top notch HR Managers to provide outstanding customer service to our business leaders at distributions centers and regional offices across the country. We need people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, who are looking for a good challenge, and who are dedicated to creating and developing superior customer relationships. You’ve got to be sharp, and you must be on your game every day. because you will be a part of everyday life.
Some of our distribution centers are free-standing. Others are on-site with customers. No matter where we are, we’re part of their team, we’re invested in their success, and our operation is fully transparent. DHL Supply Chain is a world-class company, and we hire only world-class people. People who aren’t afraid to work hard – in fact, people who want to work hard. In this HR Manager role:
- You’ll partner to proactively identify and solve issues
- You’ll lead a team who acts in both strategic and tactical capacities providing full life-cycle Human Resources support
- You’ll work closely with business leaders to evolve and embed the people element of the business strategy
- You’ll take a hands-on approach in monitoring the pulse of our employees to ensure a high level of employee engagement
- You’ll provide formal and informal coaching to associates at all levels of our business in an impactful, collaborative, and consultative manner
- You’ll manage the people impacts of organizational change projects aligned to the business
- Your voice will be heard loud and clear in management circles
- You’ll deliver results
- You’ll love it
Required Education and Experience
- High School education, required
- BS/BA degree in Human Resources or related field or minimum of seven years HR experience, preferred
- Master’s degree in Human resources or other related field, preferred
- PHR/SPHR SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification, preferred
- 5+ years of experience in HR with exposure to all major functional areas of HR, required
- Previous experience partnering with senior management, preferred
- Proven experience of leading deployment of organizational change, preferred
Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities will be provided upon request.
Human Resources Specialist
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Overview
We are looking for a detail-oriented HR Specialist / Recruiter with solid knowledge of Canadian employment laws to manage end-to-end recruitment, employee lifecycle (onboarding, offboarding, terminations), and HR compliance for our retail operations in Toronto. This role requires regular store visits and close collaboration with managers to ensure operational excellence and employee engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle recruitment: job posting, screening, interviews, reference checks, offer negotiation.
- Support high-volume hiring using diverse sourcing channels.
- Handle onboarding and offboarding in compliance with ESA and privacy laws.
- Coordinate training, track compliance certifications, and identify development needs.
- Act as the first point of contact for employee relations, workplace issues, and policy questions.
- Maintain HRIS data, prepare reports, and support process optimization.
- Ensure all HR practices comply with Canadian and Ontario employment standards.
Qualifications
- Diploma or above in HR, Business, or related field.
- 1–3+ years HR experience in retail; high-volume recruitment preferred.
- Bilingual in English & Mandarin; strong communication skills.
- Familiar with ESA, Canadian Human Rights Act, and related employment laws.
- Strong organization, problem-solving, and confidentiality skills.
We are an equal opportunity employer – we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to diversity and inclusion.
Human Resources Administrator
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Summary/Objective
The Human Resource Administrator aids with and facilitates the human resource and talent acquisition processes. This position makes certain that plans are administered in accordance with federal and state regulations and that plan provisions are followed. This role provides administrative support to the human resource and talent acquisition functions as needed, including record-keeping, file maintenance and HRIS entry.
Essential Functions/ Responsibilities
- Administrative Support: Providing general administrative support to the HR department, including managing HR files, maintaining employee databases, and handling correspondence.
- Recruitment & Onboarding: Assisting with the recruitment process, such as posting job openings, scheduling interviews, and preparing onboarding materials for new hires.
- Employee Relations: Addressing employee queries, providing information on HR policies and procedures, and escalating issues to the appropriate HR personnel when necessary.
- Payroll and Benefits: Assisting with payroll processing, benefits administration, and ensuring accurate employee data is recorded in the HR system.
- Compliance: Ensuring compliance with relevant employment laws and regulations, and maintaining accurate records to support audits and reporting.
- Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate and up-to-date employee records, including personnel files, attendance records, and other relevant HR documentation.
- Reporting: Generating HR reports as required, such as headcount reports, turnover reports, and other HR metrics.
- General HR Support: Assisting with various HR projects and initiatives, such as employee surveys, training programs, and performance management processes.
- Assists HR team with special projects to launch new policies and develop procedures
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibility
This position does not have any supervisory responsibility or direct reports.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field and/or equivalent experience required
- Professional internship or previous work experience preferred
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Clear understanding and ability to practice confidentiality
- Working understanding of human resources and talent acquisition practices and procedures
- Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, photocopiers and smartphones.
Physical Demands
The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday during normal business hours. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Travel
No travel is required for this position.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
EEO Statement
Paymentus is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to actual or perceived race,creed, color, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.
Reasonable Accommodation
Paymentus recognizes and supports its obligation to endeavor to accommodate job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities who are able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Paymentus will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company or pose a direct threat of substantial harm to the employee or others.
An applicant or employee who believes he or she needs a reasonable accommodation of a disability should discuss the need for possible accommodation with the Human Resources Department, or his or her direct supervisor.
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Human Resources Director
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Directeur(trice) des ressources humaines
Supérieur immédiat : Président-directeur général
Lieu : Montmagny, QC (présence régulière requise)
À propos du mandat
Leyton Match, service spécialisé en recherche de cadres et professionnels, a été mandaté par l’un de ses clients pour recruter un(e) Directeur(trice) des ressources humaines.
Notre client est une entreprise manufacturière établie, employant environ 75 personnes , dont 17 en postes administratifs . L’organisation est syndiquée (Métallos) et évolue dans un secteur combinant fabrication de produits en bois et en acier .
Cette opportunité s’adresse à un(e) leader RH stratégique et mobilisateur(trice), capable de travailler étroitement avec la direction et les employés pour soutenir la croissance, optimiser les pratiques et contribuer à un climat de travail sain et collaboratif.
Responsabilités clés :-
Stratégie et gouvernance RH
- Définir et déployer le plan stratégique RH en cohérence avec la vision de l’entreprise.
- Conseiller la direction sur les enjeux organisationnels, humains et culturels.
- Encadrer et mettre à jour les politiques et programmes RH.
Dotation et planification de la relève
- Développer des stratégies d’attraction de talents pour combler des postes clés.
- Élaborer des plans de succession afin d’assurer la continuité organisationnelle.
- Structurer et optimiser les processus d’accueil et d’intégration.
Développement des compétences et culture
- Favoriser une culture apprenante (formations, coaching, partage des savoirs).
- Mettre en place des programmes de développement du leadership.
- Aligner les équipes sur les valeurs et objectifs de l’organisation.
Mobilisation et communication
- Déployer des initiatives de reconnaissance et de mobilisation.
- Assurer la cohésion entre les équipes opérationnelles, techniques et administratives.
- Agir comme moteur de communication interne.
Santé, sécurité et relations de travail
- Garantir la conformité SST et collaborer avec le comité de santé-sécurité.
- Intervenir dans la résolution de conflits et maintenir un climat sain.
- Collaborer efficacement avec le syndicat dans un esprit constructif.
Profil recherché:-
- Formation : Baccalauréat en gestion des ressources humaines, relations industrielles ou domaine connexe.
- Expérience : 5 à 7 ans d’expérience en RH, dont 3 à 5 ans dans un rôle de direction, idéalement dans un environnement manufacturier bois et acier.
- Langues : Maîtrise du français et bonne capacité à communiquer en anglais (atout).
- Leadership : Mobilisateur(trice), stratégique, capable de gérer le changement avec sang-froid.
- Autres atouts : Membre de l’Ordre des CRHA, ou en voie de le devenir, ou intérêt à y adhérer.
Conditions et avantages:-
- Salaire de base annuel : 85 000 $ à 100 000 $
- Bonus de performance : Basé sur les résultats de l’entreprise et les indicateurs RH.
- Avantages sociaux : Assurances collectives, REER collectif, formation continue.
- Autres : Horaire flexible, soutien au développement professionnel.
Indicateurs de succès:-
- Taux de rétention des talents clés.
- Délai moyen de dotation.
- Satisfaction des employés (sondages).
- Progression des plans de relève et de formation.
- Mobilisation des équipes.
Processus de candidature
Toutes les candidatures et demandes d’information seront traitées confidentiellement par l’équipe de recrutement Leyton Match .
Postulez dès aujourd’hui et saisissez l’occasion de faire la différence dans une entreprise manufacturière bien établie, où votre expertise en ressources humaines aura un impact concret.
Human Resources Director
Posted 1 day ago
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Directeur(trice) des ressources humaines
Supérieur immédiat : Président-directeur général
Lieu : Montmagny, QC (présence régulière requise)
À propos du mandat
Leyton Match, service spécialisé en recherche de cadres et professionnels, a été mandaté par l’un de ses clients pour recruter un(e) Directeur(trice) des ressources humaines.
Notre client est une entreprise manufacturière établie, employant environ 75 personnes , dont 17 en postes administratifs . L’organisation est syndiquée (Métallos) et évolue dans un secteur combinant fabrication de produits en bois et en acier .
Cette opportunité s’adresse à un(e) leader RH stratégique et mobilisateur(trice), capable de travailler étroitement avec la direction et les employés pour soutenir la croissance, optimiser les pratiques et contribuer à un climat de travail sain et collaboratif.
Responsabilités clés :-
Stratégie et gouvernance RH
- Définir et déployer le plan stratégique RH en cohérence avec la vision de l’entreprise.
- Conseiller la direction sur les enjeux organisationnels, humains et culturels.
- Encadrer et mettre à jour les politiques et programmes RH.
Dotation et planification de la relève
- Développer des stratégies d’attraction de talents pour combler des postes clés.
- Élaborer des plans de succession afin d’assurer la continuité organisationnelle.
- Structurer et optimiser les processus d’accueil et d’intégration.
Développement des compétences et culture
- Favoriser une culture apprenante (formations, coaching, partage des savoirs).
- Mettre en place des programmes de développement du leadership.
- Aligner les équipes sur les valeurs et objectifs de l’organisation.
Mobilisation et communication
- Déployer des initiatives de reconnaissance et de mobilisation.
- Assurer la cohésion entre les équipes opérationnelles, techniques et administratives.
- Agir comme moteur de communication interne.
Santé, sécurité et relations de travail
- Garantir la conformité SST et collaborer avec le comité de santé-sécurité.
- Intervenir dans la résolution de conflits et maintenir un climat sain.
- Collaborer efficacement avec le syndicat dans un esprit constructif.
Profil recherché:-
- Formation : Baccalauréat en gestion des ressources humaines, relations industrielles ou domaine connexe.
- Expérience : 5 à 7 ans d’expérience en RH, dont 3 à 5 ans dans un rôle de direction, idéalement dans un environnement manufacturier bois et acier.
- Langues : Maîtrise du français et bonne capacité à communiquer en anglais (atout).
- Leadership : Mobilisateur(trice), stratégique, capable de gérer le changement avec sang-froid.
- Autres atouts : Membre de l’Ordre des CRHA, ou en voie de le devenir, ou intérêt à y adhérer.
Conditions et avantages:-
- Salaire de base annuel : 85 000 $ à 100 000 $
- Bonus de performance : Basé sur les résultats de l’entreprise et les indicateurs RH.
- Avantages sociaux : Assurances collectives, REER collectif, formation continue.
- Autres : Horaire flexible, soutien au développement professionnel.
Indicateurs de succès:-
- Taux de rétention des talents clés.
- Délai moyen de dotation.
- Satisfaction des employés (sondages).
- Progression des plans de relève et de formation.
- Mobilisation des équipes.
Processus de candidature
Toutes les candidatures et demandes d’information seront traitées confidentiellement par l’équipe de recrutement Leyton Match .
Postulez dès aujourd’hui et saisissez l’occasion de faire la différence dans une entreprise manufacturière bien établie, où votre expertise en ressources humaines aura un impact concret.