GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Human Resources Business Partner provides functional support for our Mississauga grading station, and corporate employees. Under the supervision of the HR Director, the HR Business Partner executes Human Resource programs and services in the following areas: Human Resources Planning, Orientation/On-boarding, Performance Management including progressive discipline and termination, Health and Safety, Compensation and Benefits, Employee and Labour Relations, Training and Development, Reward and Recognition and Employee Engagement. In addition to the local HR role, the HRBP will contribute to company-wide HR projects.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Under the supervision and guidance of the HR Director, provide support in human resource planning and organizational development to foster and maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Develops, recommends, implements and maintains policies and programs for human resources function in the Grading station to foster understanding of or adherence to Corporate policies, collective agreement and applicable Provincial legislation.
- Guide employees with respect to Company policies, Values, HR programs administration and interpretation to ensure HR matters are handled consistently and in a timely manner.
- Support management by building job descriptions, employment agreements, disciplinary/corrective action documents, termination letters, dealing with grievances and arbitration and employment regulatory matters, etc.
- Supports Health & Safety programs including workplace inspections, accident reports and investigations, return to work plans for both occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
- Conducts comprehensive new employee on-boarding sessions including supporting management team in probation and ongoing review/assessment to determine if employee is suitable for ongoing employment.
- Supports performance management systems, plans and practices and consults with management on employee performance evaluations. Ensures all salaried employees have SMART objectives tied to the annual Division operating plans.
- Supports labour relations function by interpreting and assisting with the administration of the collective labour agreement, assisting with the resolution of grievances and participates in arbitration and collective bargaining activities.
- Ensures management, administrative and hourly production employee retention is maintained at an acceptable level.
- Oversees and coordinates plant training and development and performance management to ensure a focus on continuous improvement.
- Serves as link and counsels management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering policies and programs striving to resolve work-related issues.
- Prepares and reviews documentation with management to support disciplinary and corrective action procedures; counsels/supports management in disciplinary action.
- Deals with all employee terminations (voluntary and involuntary) including all associated paperwork, termination meetings or exit interviews.
- Executes employee engagement programs and activities including employee communications/meetings, rewards, appreciation and recognition activities.
- Supports the HR Director and HR VP with corporate projects related to training & development, HRIS, performance management, employee engagement, succession management, compensation (to name a few)
- Leads and promotes Diversity & Inclusion initiatives.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a high volume and fast paced work environment
- Ability to multi-task and manage conflicting priorities
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Very low ego and humble in their approach
- Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service to all stake holders
- Must be a confident communicator and must be able to effectively
- Ability to effectively juggle multiple projects with overlapping tasks
WORK EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor Degree in H.R. Management or equivalent.
- CHRP designation an asset.
- 3-5 years of progressive Human Resource Business partner experience preferably in a food manufacturing environment
- 1-2 years of Human Resources experience in a unionized environment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- The majority of the time is spent in an office setting at our Mississauga Grading Station.
- Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud near some equipment
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Casual
Application question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have in a plant as an HRBP or HR Generalist?
Experience:
- Human resources: 4 years (preferred)
- Unionized environment: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
