HR Coordinator

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the HR Manager, the HR Coordinator will provide support to the Walker Drive facility as it relates to HR functions for the frontline associates. The incumbent will be responsible for upholding company policies and programs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The incumbent is responsible for establishing credibility with employees by addressing and responding to inquiries and managing employee relations in a unionized environment.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by April 07. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Reason for vacancy: Existing Headcount
Base Salary: $46,000 - $69,000 CAD base pay annually

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Responsible for full-cycle recruitment activities for hourly team members including preparing job postings, applicant selection, interviewing, reference checking and offer preparation
• Schedule and conduct new hire orientation and manage all onboarding activities
• Administer the pension and benefit plans including coordinating with the Corporate Pension and Benefits team on new enrollments, plan changes and terminations
• Provide support to ensure that payroll can be processed accurately and in a timely manner
• Utilize human capital management systems (e.g. SAP, Kronos) to maintain employee information as it relates to new hires, terminations, job changes, rate adjustments, etc. for all hourly employees
• Respond to hourly employee inquiries and concerns, taking steps to resolve issues
• Manage data trackers for hourly associates (e.g. recruitment, turnover, absenteeism)
• Administer hourly employee requests for time off and track vacation entitlement
• Supports hourly engagement and recognition programs, and participate and engage in employee social events
• Uphold the collective bargaining agreement
• Prepare monthly reports for plant and corporate purposes
• Maintain complete and accurate files for hourly associates

What You’ll Bring:

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Labour or Industrial Relations
• CHRP designation or evidence of working toward designation would be preferred
• 1-2 years’ experience in a unionized manufacturing environment, food processing industry preferred
• 1-2 years’ recruitment experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem solving, prioritization and organization skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Extensive experience in MS Office (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Experience with Kronos and SAP an asset

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• 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.

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 are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

We’re a global food company with approximately 10,000 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.

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

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.