Regional Manager, Human Resources – Atlantic Region

At Saputo we bring good to the table by making high-quality products investing in our people and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best

Saputo is seeking aRegional Manager Human Resources Atlantic Regionfor anexisting opportunity within our organization.

The Manager Human Resources Atlantic Region (Nova Scotia New Brunswick and Newfoundland) is responsible for providing strategic and operational human resources leadership that aligns with organizational priorities and supports a highperforming engaged workforce. Reporting to the Regional Director Human Resources -Ontario & Atlantic this role partners closely with business leaders and crossfunctional HR teams to deliver consistent highquality HR service across the region.

Schedule: Monday to Friday during regular business hours; flexibility is both required and supported.

How you will make contributions that matter:

Strategic HR Partnership

• Partner with the HR Director to align regional HR initiatives with broader business goals and corporate HR strategy.
• Build strong sustainable working relationships with employees and leaders at all levels ensuring effective communication trust and collaboration.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on HR policies procedures and best practices.
• Contribute to workforce planning organizational effectiveness initiatives and talent development strategies.
• Analyze HR metrics and workforce data to generate insights that support effective decisionmaking and continuous improvement.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Serve as the primary regional contact for employee relations issues; provide coaching guidance and support to leaders in addressing performance conduct and conflictrelated matters.
• Support performance management processes ensuring managers are equipped to deliver consistent feedback and manage performance effectively.
• Strengthen communication and feedback channels to enhance employee engagement and foster a positive workplace culture.
• Maintain a regular presence on the floor to build rapport increase visibility and support positive employee relationships.
• Experience partnering with union representatives and supporting negotiations grievances and labour relations.
• Actively contribute to regional employee engagement and social culture initiatives.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Oversee regional execution of the internal and external recruitment process in collaboration with our Talent Acquisition team.
• Provide coaching to hiring managers throughout the selection process to ensure highquality hiring decisions.
• Lead onboarding activities for the Atlantic region ensuring new employees experience a smooth transition and successful integration.
• Coordinate and facilitate new hire orientation to reinforce organizational culture and expectations.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Provide daytoday HR support to employees supervisors and managers ensuring timely and accurate HR service delivery.
• Work closely with managers to provide guidance on payroll inquiries and oversee the leaveofabsence process.
• Maintain Workday HRIS administration and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Participate in HR projects process improvements and implementation of new HR practices and policies.

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

• University degree/college diploma in human resources management or a related field.
• 58 years of progressive HR experience with 23 years experience in a leadership role; ideally in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Working knowledge of human resources and applicable laws and regulations related to benefits pay and health and safety.
• Experience working with HRIS platforms; Workday experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team while also operating independently with strong accountability.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication and leadership skills.

We support and care for our employees and their families by providing:

• Competitive salaries
• Advantageous corporate agreements
• Full range of group insurance benefits
• Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution
• Purchase option of company stocks
• Group RRSP
• Health and wellness program in the workplace
• Assistance program for employees and their families
• Saputo products at a discounted price

Salary: $90530 to $118820 per annum. Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience education skills and training.

In Canada Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Dairyland Armstrong Neilson Alexis de Portneuf and many more. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing operations supply chain management sales quality assurance or in any other function your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

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