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The Opportunity:

The incumbent is responsible for supporting the delivery of our people strategy within the Hanover facility and Farms, and acts as an employee champion and change agent. This role assesses and anticipates our people needs and fully integrates themselves into the plant environment by communicating needs proactively with their cross functional teams.  As a true business partner, the incumbent will be responsible for all plant specific HR requirements in a fast-paced hatchery and farms, supporting hourly team members.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by July 22. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Establish and maintain credibility with all team members by addressing, following up and responding to questions, concerns, and problems quickly, professionally, and accurately.
• Utilize human capital management systems (i.e., SAP, KRONOS) to maintain team member information as it relates to adding new hires, termination, job changes, and rate adjustments etc. for all hourly team members.
• Provide direction and support to hourly employees in respect to workplace policies, payroll, benefits, recruitment, employee legislation, staffing, and current and new systems.
• Assist and coach supervisors in determining appropriate corrective actions, conflict resolution, and performance management techniques for their employees.
• Advise leaders on responding to employee-related matters.
• Actively engage leaders in daily issues and problem resolution in support of business needs.
• Support the performance development programs and processes. Contribute to the continuous improvement of all HR processes and ensure consistent application.
• Monitor and communicate with departments to understand labour requirements.
• Report on key metrics, identify trends and propose proactive actions which will support in the achievement of plant targets.
• First point in contact to investigate and respond to all employee concerns and take steps to resolve issues.
• Work with leaders to identify recruitment needs and play an active role in the selection process.
• Responsible for leading hourly hiring activities including assisting in the organization of company social events and rewards & recognition programs
• Coordination and administration of leaves, layoffs and terminations
• Manage hourly attendance program
• Ensure all hourly MSS transactions are accurate and completed
• Assist team members with benefit and pension forms as well as answering inquiries and resolving any issues or concerns
• Work with various corporate departments including payroll, compensation and benefits, and HR services team to ensure needs of our team members are met
• Payroll completion activities and inquiries

What You’ll Bring:

• Post-secondary education with a focus in Human Resources
• Related experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Proven ability to coach, teach, lead others
• Demonstrated experience in performance and development
• Strong interpersonal, presentation and communication (oral, written, listening) skills.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, prioritization and organization skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks or projects.
• Interviewing and selection experience required.
• Knowledge of Employment Standards Act, Human Rights
• Able to develop positive working relationships with all employees
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Ability to travel between the sites
• Proficient in Microsoft office software (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Results driven with the ability to take initiative, analyze and problem solve
• Required to work on site, not a remote role

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.