HR Advisor

Maple Leaf Foods Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Mississauga is seeking an HR professional responsible for supporting staffing, labor relations, and employee programs. The successful candidate will provide guidance to supervisors, manage payroll, and handle employee grievances. Ideal applicants will have post-secondary education with HR training and experience in a unionized environment. This role offers a dynamic workplace committed to employee development and health benefits from day one.

Benefits

Competitive Health and Wellness benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Plan with matching

Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program

Volunteer days program

Qualifications

• Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced changing environment.
• Flexibility with shift schedules based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR guidance and support to frontline supervisors.
• Process hourly payroll including adjustments and corrections.
• Support grievance meetings and workplace investigations.
• Track employee attendance and leave information.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Ability to multi-task

Education

Post Secondary Education with HR training

CHRP designation

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

The Opportunity:

As a true business partner, the incumbent will be responsible for all plant specific HR requirements of hourly employees, regarding staffing, labour relations, and all areas of employee relations and programs.

This individual will be energetic, results driven and have a strong desire to deliver exceptional client focus partnership. 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.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by January 02. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Reason for vacancy: Existing Headcount

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Provide guidance, support and coaching to frontline Supervisors regarding Human Resources policies, practices and collective bargaining agreement
• Proven ability to interpret and explain collective agreement requirements to ensure compliance across the plant
• Process hourly payroll including retro pay, adjustments & corrections
• Track, record and analyze data as it pertains to attendance management, HR metrics, onboarding, grievances etc
• Provide direction and support to employees in such areas as workplace policies, employee legislation, and systems
• Support grievance meetings, along with coordinating/preparing any necessary documentation
• Support supervisors with workplace investigations and/or lead investigations when necessary
• Track & communicate Short Term leave information including start of leave, return to work date and/or extensions
• Promote a positive & respectful workplace environment with adherence to our Leadership Values
• Co‑ordinate with corporate pension and benefits on hourly new hires, changes, terminations and employee specific issues
• Respond to all employee concerns and take steps to resolve issues
• Flexibility with their shift schedule, based on the business needs
• Recognize, support and commit to our Health & Safety & Food Safety Promise

What You’ll Bring:

• Post Secondary Education with HR training
• CHRP designation or evidence of working toward designation would be an asset
• Related experience in a unionized, manufacturing environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to multi‑task and meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft office software (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to excel in a fast‑paced changing manufacturing environment
• Ability to take the initiative, analyze and problem solve
• Work with minimal supervision and be active team member

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.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

About Us:

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science‑based targets.

We’re a global food company with more than 13,500 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values‑based culture

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at [e-mail].

Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.