Senior Human Resource Manager

YA YA Foods Corp • Toronto, ON

6d • CA$0 - CA$115,000

About The Position

Ya YA Foods is a dynamic and high-growth manufacturer of liquid food and unique beverages. With over 30 years’ experience, we have evolved into a versatile manufacturer and co-packer of a variety of low acid and high acid beverage and liquid food items. We are a family-owned Canadian business who prides itself in its proven track record of satisfying the needs of global multi-national customers. We are a solution provider for our customers, always striving to exceed expectations on innovation, quality, service, and speed to market.

A career at Ya YA FOODS will offer you the opportunity to…

Build a career, not just have a job
Work in a dynamic and high-growth company with very skilled professionals
Become part of a teamwork focused culture
Be a part of an organization that supports your future growth path

Requirements

• University degree or college diploma in HR, employment law, or related field is required
• 7+ years in a Human Resources role is required
• Strong knowledge of Canadian Employment law, HR legislation, Health & Safety legal requirements
• Employee focused and strong experience with dealing with employees’ issues
• Ability to interact with members of the organization at all levels while respecting confidentiality
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Excellent leadership, team building, operational and management skills to mentor and lead staff
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions
• Successful candidates will be required to provide photo ID, banking details, a valid SIN number, and (if applicable) a valid work permit

Responsibilities

• Build effective relationships with varying departments to understand their business goals and to proactively identify and implement solutions that align with organizational strategies.
• Maintain organizational human capital by establishing and analyzing exit interviews and recommending changes.
• Manage and oversee human resources external audits.
• Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable federal and provincial human resource employment standard requirements; maintain records; and represent the organization at hearings.
• Provide counsel and guidance to the site leadership team on employee relations issues; promote constructive employee relations approaches and practices.
• Maintain guidelines by preparing, updating, and recommending human resource policies and procedures.
• Ensure employee relation issues and investigations are addressed in a timely manner for the site.
• Maintain updated professional and technical knowledge of the human resources industry.
• Work with the Health & Safety Manager to manage escalated occupational injury/illness claims and administer Workers’ Compensation matters.
• Oversee the annual engagement survey completion and engagement action planning.
• Oversee and manage the compensation program and practices.
• Review and execute site-wide bonus and KPI plans for relevant positions.
• Lead and represent the HR department in regular site events and meetings.
• Lead and facilitate the annual site-wide performance review and performance management program.
• Overseeing HR generalists for the site
• Compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements, etc.
• Compliance with the Company's Integrated Management Systems which includes, but is not limited to Production, Quality, Food Safety & GMP.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• We believe that the key to creating and growing a successful business is by investing in our people—some of whom have been a part of our team for over 30-years.
• This is at the core of who we are, what we do, and how we grow our business—as a versatile, automated manufacturer and co-packer of a wide-variety of beverages and liquid food items.
• In our view, a happy team means a better workforce, a better product, and more satisfied customers.
• Furthermore, we encourage different perspectives and celebrate diversity in our workforce.
• Where every employee has the opportunity to realize his or her full potential in a working environment that is supportive of everyone.
• Upon request, we will gladly provide accommodations to any candidate with a disability taking part in the selection process.
• We are committed to fair and transparent pay practices.
• Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree