The Human Resources Manager will provide strategic and hands-on HR leadership during a defined temporary period, ensuring continuity, stability, and effective delivery of core HR functions. This role is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing human resources programs in support of operational objectives and business strategy.
The HR Manager will act as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, overseeing employee and labour relations, compensation and benefits administration, performance management, and compliance with applicable employment legislation, collective agreements, and organizational policies. This role also supports food safety and quality standards by ensuring HR practices align with regulatory and operational requirements, while contributing to the broader Human Resources strategy of the organization.
Salary Range: $105,000 - $120,000
Application Deadline: August 18th, 2026
- Provide guidance to the business with regards to company policy administration, legislative requirements and application of CBA and interpretation to ensure consistent, equitable and compliant application
- Oversee administration of compensation and benefit programs, performance evaluation and annual total rewards programs
- Conduct investigations, execute grievance, arbitration and mediation processes. Provide employee and legislation support and guidance
- Partner with the business to develop and execute engagement and retention initiatives and action plans.
- In conjunction with senior leaders, assess competencies and identify high potential employees and develop action plans to ensure bench strength, coach senior leaders in identifying high potential employees
- Provide day-to-day leadership of team, including hiring, development and performance management
- Participating in site/departmental management meetings, SQF annual reviews, Business Continuity planning and other cross-functional meetings to provide human resource insights, where needed execute Cavendish Farms and enterprise-wide HR initiative including communications and change management.
- Post Secondary Education in Human Resources, Labour Relations, Business Administration or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 5-7 years of progressive Human Resources experience, with broad exposure to HR operations and employee relations.
- At least 3 years of demonstrated people management or leadership experience.
- Proven experience applying human rights legislation, Employment Standard Act (ESA) requirements, and best practices in labour and employee relations
- Strong knowledge of employment legislation, workplace policies, and compliance requirements
- Experience in high-speed manufacturing is an asset
- Effective communicator and public speaker
- Disability Management experience
- Project Management skills
- Effective leadership and conflict resolution skills
- Proven ability to demonstrate the application of risk assessment to operations and activities
- Knowledge on incident investigation and root cause analysis skills would be an asset
- CPHR Designation ( or equivalent professional HR certification) is considered an asset.
Cavendish Farms is a family-run company, where our team members are never just a number. We work from seed-to-table, providing opportunities to explore and grow. Headquartered in Dieppe, New Brunswick, Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen potato products and appetizers throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world. We have Manufacturing facilities in PEI, Ontario, Alberta, and North Dakota and farm operations in the Maritimes and Minnesota and North Dakota. We also operate a research and plant breeding centre in PEI to develop new potato varieties and sustainable potato farming practices.
We have a proud history of values, quality and service, And bringing the goodness of the farm to the table is what we do best.
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
