Primary Location: Hamilton, onsite 5 days a week
Reports To: Regional Manager, Human Resources
The pay range for the role is $75,300 to $125,300 plus bonus, comprehensive benefits, retirement savings plan, paid vacation, and other perks and opportunities.
What will your typical day look like:
Reporting to the Regional Manager of Human Resources and partnering very closely with the Operations Manager in Hamilton you will be responsible for managing day-to-day HR related matters including program facilitation, policy follow-through, employee relations, and performance management. The HR Business Partner will provide strategic guidance and partner with the local leadership teams to ensure alignment to overall company objectives. If you are excited about overseeing the HR operations within a manufacturing environment, work well in a fast-paced environment and drive positive employee culture, Gay Lea Foods is the place for you!
In this role you will:
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders within client groups and provide your expertise in HR related matters.
- Collaborate with the Regional Human Resources Manager and the HR team to ensure alignment of programs and policies with overall strategic direction of organization.
- Coordinate, administer and facilitate the performance management and talent management.
- Support the execution of HR strategies, policies, procedures, and programs to sustain continued growth and retention.
- Respond to questions from management and employees on a wide variety of HR matters and escalating higher level and serious matters to Regional Manager of HR
- Champion progressive employee / employer relations principles
- Facilitate day to day employee relations, including complaint resolution.
- Support site operations in investigations, attendance management, participation in disciplinary meetings and preparation of disciplinary letters.
- Responsible for HR Administration including approving payroll and timecard entries; issuing swipe cards, entering reimbursements for PPE and tool allowance program; issuing job letters.
- Conduct New Hire Onboarding preparations and training on policies and procedures
- Provide support and assist with benefit related questions and concerns, claims resolutions, and any disability / WSIB transitional work management programs.
- Work with Talent Acquisition team to support recruitment, providing support to hiring managers, conducting interviews and candidate assessments as needed
- Prepare and distribute site announcements, collaborate with Corporate Communications, and support the development and delivery of Milky Way TV content for the site.
- Conducting training for employees and leadership on various HR related topics and policies
- Assist in implementing various HR initiatives, including providing recommendations on process and program improvements. Coordination and support of the Employee Resource Committee (ERC) meetings in collaboration with the Operations Manager.
- Lead the organizing of Hamilton events such as fundraising campaigns and holiday parties; actively participate in Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.
- Other ad hoc projects as assigned by Management.
- Maintain a frequent and approachable presence on the shop floor to strengthen employee relationships, enhance trust, and support a highly engaged workforce
- Flexibility to be onsite during off shifts on an occasional basis to support a three shift operation.
- Occasional business travel to other sites and corporate office as needed.
- Perform other job-related duties as required.
Qualifications:
- Post -secondary degree in Human Resources; CHRP or equivalent experience required.
- Minimum 3 years’ relevant work experience including
- hands-on HR Generalist / Business Partner role
- experience in a manufacturing environment CPG industry (food industry an asset)
- Health & Safety experience an asset
- Working knowledge of Employment Standards, Human Rights, WSIB, and Labour legislation required
- Strong business acumen with a solid understanding of how to balance the needs of the business with positive employee engagement.
- Excellent communication skills combined with demonstrated problem solving ability.
- Results orientated, self-starter with exceptional interpersonal skills who can influence and coach others effectively.
- Superior collaborative and teamwork skills with the ability to quickly shift priorities to meet organization requirements collectively.
- Strong professionalism and diplomacy pertaining to all areas of discretion and confidentiality.
- Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and HRM systems.
- Experience in a Time & Attendance environment; background with Ceridian Dayforce an asset
Gay Lea Foods is a leading Canadian dairy co-operative renowned for producing high-quality, nutritious dairy products that Canadian families love and trust. From farm to table, our 1,200 farmer members in Ontario and Manitoba, and more than 1,200 employees across four provinces, work together to nourish communities through award-winning brands including Gay Lea, Nordica, Salerno, Bothwell Cheese, and more. As part of its deeply rooted, balanced commitment to people, profit, and planet, Gay Lea Foods proudly invests one percent of pre-tax earnings back into Canadian communities through a national food security partnership with Second Harvest, and the community-building efforts of the Gay Lea Foundation. To learn more, visit gayleafoods.com.
Gay Lea Foods is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in our workplace.
Reasonable accommodation is available upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process.
Gay Lea Foods may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support aspects of the recruitment process, including screening and assessment.
We are currently accepting applications for this open position.
Thank you for your interest in Gay Lea Foods.
Wishing you all the best with your career search!
