HR Manager
Maple Leaf Foods
- London, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Consistent with our leadership values, act as a champion for our culture by participating in the development and execution of a positive and productive environment focused on the needs of our people.
- Provide direction and support to salaried employees in such areas as workplace policy, payroll, benefits, recruitment, compensation, employee legislation, staffing, and current and new systems.
- Provide direction, leadership and coaching to the Human Resource Coordinators and Administrators.
- Assist and coach managers and supervisors in determining appropriate corrective action, conflict resolution, and performance management techniques for their employees.
- Advise on matters pertaining to collective agreement administration and interpretation.
- Actively engage leaders in daily issues and problem resolution in support of business needs.
- Provide leadership to corporate programs such as PAD, LER, and merit cycle.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of all HR processes and ensure consistent application.
- Monitor and communicate with departments to understand labour requirements.
- Oversee reporting on key metrics, identifying trends and proposing proactive actions which will support in the achievement of plant targets.
- Investigate and respond to all employee concerns and take steps to resolve issues.
- Work with leaders to identify recruitment needs and play an active role in the selection process.
- Drive the recruitment and onboarding program for our salary staff while ensuring we are adhering to our budgets and headcount.
- Measure and take action as required on a comprehensive suite of people performance indicators such as attendance, turnover and retention.
- Continuous reporting on key metrics, identifying trends and proposing proactive actions which will support in the achievement of our plant targets.
- Complete all administrative tasks related to our salary staff which includes ensuring all SAP transactions are completed on time.
- Guide and support all employees in the Maple Leaf Values.
- Post-secondary education with a focus in Human Resources
- Several years’ experience in a Human Resource role
- Related experience in a large and fast-paced, unionized, manufacturing environment
- Proven ability to coach, teach, lead others
- Demonstrated experience in performance and development
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to develop positive working relationships with all employees
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
- Proficient in Microsoft office software (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Results driven with the ability to take initiative, analyze and problem solve
- CPHR designation or working toward designation is preferred
- Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
- An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
- Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
- Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
- Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
- Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.
- We are carbon neutral.
- We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.
- We aim to reduce our environmental footprint by 50% by 2025.
- Doing What’s Right
- Shared Value
- High Performance
- Diverse and Inclusive Teams
- Disciplined Decision Making
- Our Accountability
- Intense Curiosity
- Transparency and Humility