Bilingual HR Manager

Fresh Start Foods Canada Ltd.•Milton, ON

7d•CA$100,000 - CA$110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Fresh Start Foods Canada Ltd. is seeking a Full Time Bilingual (English and Punjabi) HR Manager to join their team in Milton, ON. This role supports the Human Resources function by addressing local business needs and leadership requirements while managing day-to-day HR services. The HR Manager will coordinate best practices in employee relations, compensation, training and development, benefits, succession planning, and leadership development, and will also build other effective tools for management. This position is responsible for executing enterprise initiatives and acts as a liaison between the business and the HR Shared Services team. The role is Full-Time and Permanent, with a salary between $100,000-$110,000 per year, plus a performance bonus. The schedule is Monday to Friday, business hours, with travel to London and Ottawa facilities approximately once a month.

Requirements

Must be bilingual in English and Punjabi.
Must have access to a vehicle.
Must have 3+ years of leadership experience, and at least 5 years of HR experience.
Must be comfortable with the environment/working conditions in a manufacturing/warehouse facility (ie. can be cold, wet, loud).
Ability to communicate clearly, diplomatically, and effectively with employees and leaders at all levels.
Ability to motivate, develop, and direct employees and indirect leadership
Ability to use logic and reasoning to evaluate alternatives and identify effective solutions.
Skill in bringing parties together, reconciling differences, and reaching constructive resolutions.
Knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing, presentation, email, and HRIS software.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a multi-plant manufacturing industry is preferred.
Bachelor degree in Human Resources, business, or related, is preferred.
CPHR Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Knowledge of business and management principles related to strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources.
Stays up to date on applicable employment laws and government regulations.
Cross Functional collaboration with other departments.
Supports plant Senior Leadership (SLT) and the needs of the business.
Supports workforce planning.
Advises leaders on performance management process, complex employee relations, policy interpretation, and performance improvement.
Advises and oversees and helps facilitate training programs and monitors completion of leadership and employee programs development.
Evaluates training effectiveness and provides feedback and recommendations to HR Shared Services.
Partners with HR Shared Services (HRSS) center of excellence such as compliance, compensation, Learning and Development, HRIS, Benefits, etc executing on enterprise initiatives as well as bringing feedback from the plant needs to HRSS.
Liaison between Local Plant leadership with HR Shared Services.
Oversees local HR team to ensure execution of programs.
Oversees Workers Compensation/WSIB process.
Plans and supports employee engagement events that reinforce company culture and engagement.
Manages, develops, and trains the HR staff. This includes monitoring performance and addressing issues, up to and including disciplinary actions, in consultation with HR leadership and the company Senior Leadership Team.
Analyze and review HR Metrics such as turnover, hiring, market trends, retention etc.
Raises up positive and negative trends and provides guidance, consultation and solutions to the local business leadership teams.
Performs general HR administrative functions and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefits (including vision, prescription drugs, and extended health coverage)
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Matching Program
Annual Profit Sharing Bonus
Weekly paychecks
Employee Family Assistance Program
Opportunities for career advancement
Employee Recognition Programs
Company-sponsored events
Training opportunities
Annual Safety Boot Allowance Program
Full-time hours
A team-oriented work environment