The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.
Position Summary
The Specialist Human Resources provides HR generalist services to internal clients including, but not limited to compensation, benefits, and payroll expertise through our internal HRMS system and US partners and CA; employee relations/performance management coaching with our managers; staffing/manpower planning with our Recruiter; succession planning; employee development; compliance and legal processes; policy development and interpretation; disability management and other project work on a National Level. Clients include Sales Division, IN Marketing Division, Shoppers Events, Shoppers Marketing, Retail Division, and Head Office employees.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Human Resources Administration
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Development and integration of payroll, compensation, benefits, HRMS HR reporting, pension programs; employee communication and problem resolution within these programs
Employee Relations
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Assist managers with counseling and discipline processes with guidance on process and documentation;
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Work with Divisions to deliver key Employee Engagement strategies and ensure Open Door Policy is effective
Staffing/Manpower
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Develop action plans to deliver strong fill rates and develop pro-active strategies for manpower planning
Employee Development/Succession Planning
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Determine training gaps and work with Director and US and CA partners to develop training plan for Divisional teams and/or individual development plans to support our Growth and Development strategies
Legal/Compliance/Policy
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Work with US and CA partners and Director to administer all HR policies to ensure consistency and compliance delivered with strong employee communication strategies
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Participate in any legal proceedings as required by Director
Health and Safety
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct Reports
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports
Indirect Reports
Does not have direct reports, but may delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports
Travel and/or Driving Requirements
Travel and Driving are not an essential duty and function of this job
Minimum Qualifications
Education Level: (Required): Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
CHRP designation attained or in progress
Active Member of Provincial HR Association
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
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3-5 years’ experience at a Human Resources Specialist level
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Sales and Marketing company experience an asset
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Experience with multi-unit and corporate clients
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Experience in Agency, Retail, CPG, or services industry required
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Experience with Oracle HRMS system an asset
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Demonstrated experience with Employment Standards across provinces
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Experience working with line management in a generalist capacity
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Strong communication and relationship building competency
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Ability to work independently
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Strong problem-solving and decision making competencies
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HRMS and excel computer skills at an intermediate/expert level
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Oracle HRMS
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Excel spreadsheets
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Compensation Workbench
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Internal Training Software
Environmental & Physical Requirements
Office / Sedentary Requirements
Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 kg.
Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions
The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to race, nation or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbearing), sexual orientation, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability or pardoned criminal convictions, or any other category protected by law.
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.
Employee understands that neither the provision of the Job Description nor any representation in this document creates a guarantee or contract of employment for any specified period of time or changes the nature of Employee’s employment, which can only be modified in a writing signed by the CEO.
