HR Advisor

The Opportunity :

As a true business partner, the incumbent will be responsible for all plant specific HR requirements of hourly employees, regarding staffing, labour relations, and all areas of employee relations and programs.

This individual will be energetic, results driven and have a strong desire to deliver exceptional client focus partnership.  This role assesses and anticipates our people needs and fully integrates themselves into the plant environment by communicating needs proactively with their cross functional teams.

Reason for vacancy :   Existing Headcount

Base Salary :   $58,000 – $87,000 CAD base pay annually

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life :

• Provide guidance, support and coaching to frontline Supervisors regarding Human Resources policies, practices and collective bargaining agreement
• Proven ability to interpret and explain collective agreement requirements to ensure compliance across the plant
• Process hourly payroll including retro pay, adjustments & corrections
• Track, record and analyze data as it pertains to attendance management,  HR metrics, onboarding, grievances etc
• Provide direction and support to employees in such areas as workplace policies, employee legislation, and systems
• Support  grievance meetings, along with coordinating / preparing any necessary documentation
• Support supervisors with workplace investigations and / or lead investigations when necessary
• Track & communicate Short Term leave information including start of leave, return to work date and / or extensions
• Promote a positive & respectful workplace environment with adherence to our Leadership Values
• Co-ordinate with corporate pension and benefits on hourly new hires, changes, terminations and employee specific issues
• Respond to all employee concerns and take steps to resolve issues
• Flexibility with their shift schedule, based on the business needs
• Recognize, support and commit to our Health & Safety & Food Safety Promise

What You’ll Bring :

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods :

About Us :

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

We’re a global food company with more than 13,500 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders : our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at  accommodations@mapleleaf.com .

The above base salary reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. The base salary offered may vary based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, education, training, job- related knowledge, and other organizational requirements. For part-time roles, salaries are adjusted according to scheduled hours.

Disclaimer :   Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board.  Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.