Company Overview:
Made Better isn’t just a claim; it’s our Dare promise.
Dare has been a proudly Canadian, family-owned company since 1889. Throughout our long history, we’ve created some of the most loved brands in the country including Bear Paws cookies, REALFRUIT gummies, Breton crackers, Melba Toast and many more. For over 130 years we had been located in the Kitchener area since the family’s original store opened in 1892. We are now head quartered in Cambridge Ontario and we’ve expanded our roots far beyond. With eight manufacturing plants and over 1400 employees, Dare is part of the fabric of Canada.
At Dare our dedicated team works passionately to uphold our tradition of excellence, innovation and quality in every aspect of our operations. Our state-of-the-art facilities utilize advanced technology to ensure consistency and quality while meeting the evolving needs of our consumers and customers.
Integrity, Family, Quality, Innovation, Local are the pillars that form our Made Better promise.
Overview:
The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing support to the Corporate Human Resources team while partnering with Operations Managers and Supervisors specifically in relation to employee and labour relations, ensuring that the company policies, procedures and Collective Agreements and are being followed. Integrity, attention to detail, strong customer service and interpersonal skills are all crucial for this role.
Key Ingredients:
- Acts as a strategic partner in providing employee relations advice, support and guidance with respect to the HR policies, Collective Agreements including the interpretation and compliance with legislation to assist in achieving their operational goals;
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Meet regularly with Operations Managers and Supervisors to provide and address performance and employee relations concerns (attendance, corrective actions), coach managers/supervisors related to grievances.
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Provide support and review recruitment and selection processes, staffing and planning as it relates to the operations
- Oversee and ensure that the day to day administration and documentation of company pay structures are correct, including the maintenance of data (pay, benefits etc.) in the HRIS system ensuring timely and accurate entries and updates.
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Review Human Resources policies, procedures, legal updates, standards and regulations and develop and update training and communication.
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Assist in investigations into allegations of misconduct, performance deficiencies and/or workplace harassment and present findings
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Support various programs including pension, benefits, attendance management, discipline/ performance management
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Prepares for and attends arbitrations and mediations with union leaders and managers
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Develop and provide reporting metrics
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Prepare and deliver training for when necessary.
Recipe for Success:
- Successful completion of a post secondary degree or diploma in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration or equivalent combination of related education and experience.
- Minimum five (5) – seven (7) years of progressive HR Generalist experience with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a unionized environment with frontline and management employees.
- Experience in the following functional areas: employee/labour relations, attendance management, recruitment, performance management, disciplinary action, grievance management, benefits and pension
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Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation (including but not limited to Ontario's Employment Standards Act, Labour Relations Act, Pay Equity Act, OHSA, Collective Agreements) and demonstrated ability to draw valid conclusions, recommendations and develop corrective actions.
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Proven ability to investigate and research information, analyze data with the ability to prioritize workload, adapt to frequent interruptions and process changes, work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
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Proficiency in HRIS systems and MS Office Suite
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Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
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Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
- Bi-lingual in French and English
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Previously worked in a unionized, manufacturing environment and experience with grievance settlements, arbitration hearings and contract negotiations.
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You have a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) and hold a commitment to maintaining and pursuing continuing education, or designation currently in progress.
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Additional Information:
Total Rewards Package: Our Total Rewards package reflects the investment we make in our employees to help them and their families achieve their well-being goals. Total Rewards at Dare Foods includes a competitive base salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits and retirement programs. In addition, we offer paid time off, career development opportunities as well as reward and recognition programs.
At Dare Foods Limited, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive, accessible, equal-opportunity environment that welcomes all individuals from all backgrounds because we know it will make our company a better place to work. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment.
We want to thank all candidates in advance for their interest; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we cannot confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.
