Black Controls is a growing industrial automation company based in Barrie, Ontario. As we continue to scale, we are strengthening our internal structure to support growth across our team and increasingly complex projects.
We are hiring an Administration & HR Manager to bring structure, leadership, and accountability to our internal support functions. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong people and operations leader who enjoys building systems, improving processes, and helping teams work more effectively as a business grows.
This is a hands-on leadership role focused on building the internal structure and people systems needed to support a growing business.
You will lead and coordinate a small team across HR, administration, IT, and purchasing, ensuring clear priorities, strong communication, and consistent follow-through across these functions.
This role is not about doing everything…
Your success in this role will come from creating structure, setting priorities, and enabling the team to perform effectively without becoming overloaded.
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Oversee recruiting coordination and hiring processes
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Manage onboarding and employee integration
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Maintain and improve performance review systems
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Support employee relations and HR-related matters
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Ensure policies, structure, and consistency across the team
o Purchasing and logistics coordination
o IT coordination
o Front office and administrative support
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Set priorities and ensure work is executed effectively across the team
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Identify gaps and improve internal processes
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Ensure work is properly distributed and does not overload individuals
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Ensure purchasing activities are aligned with both project requirements and cost objectives
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Oversee:
o Work prioritization within purchasing and logistics
o Clear execution of purchasing tasks (orders, tracking, delivery coordination)
o Supporting project timelines (materials available when needed)
o Communicating effectively with suppliers
o Driving accountability in material flow and delivery
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Support the development of:
o Vendor coordination and relationships
o Consistent purchasing processes
o Improved visibility into material status and risks
This role ensures purchasing is organized, proactive, and aligned with the business—not a bottleneck or purely administrative function.
o Website updates
o Content / newsletters
This is coordination—not strategy ownership
You will directly support and manage:
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Human Resources / Recruiting
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Purchasing & Logistics
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IT
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General administration and front desk
This is a team leadership role—not an individual contributor role
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Experience leading people and coordinating work across multiple functions
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Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
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Ability to build structure, improve processes, and maintain accountability
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Comfortable delegating work, escalating issues early, and driving follow-through
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Professional, clear communicator who can work effectively across teams
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Experience in a growing business, industrial, manufacturing, or technical environment is considered an asset
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5+ years of experience in administration, HR, operations, office management, or a related leadership role
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Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (diploma or degree preferred)
- HR certification (e.g., CHRP, CHRL, or equivalent) is considered an asset
- Strong knowledge of employment standards, HR best practices, and workplace policies
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Proven experience with recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and performance management
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems (e.g., Zoho or similar)
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Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality
To ensure clarity, this role is not:
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A general admin or coordinator role
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A project or production operations role
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A position where one person carries all responsibilities
We are not looking for someone to “handle everything”—we are looking for someone who builds structure, sets priorities, and ensures the team operates effectively.
Within the first 6 months:
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Hiring and onboarding processes are consistent and effective
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Team members have clear priorities and are not overloaded
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Purchasing is aligned with both project timelines and cost expectations
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Internal operations are organized and predictable
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Fewer issues fall through the cracks
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Leadership is not pulled into day-to-day coordination
This is an opportunity to take on a meaningful leadership role in a growing company where your work will have a direct impact on team performance, communication, and internal structure. You will work closely with leadership, help strengthen key internal functions, and play an important role in supporting continued business growth.
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Competitive compensation and benefits
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RRSP match, extended health care, dental care, vision care and employee assistance program
Black Controls Company Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment process. Applicants are encouraged to advise Human Resources of any accommodation required.
Our hiring process may use AI tools to assist with initial application screening; however, all interview and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team.
This posting represents a current vacancy.
