HR Advisor - Contract

Maple Leaf Foods Inc.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major food company in Canada seeks an energetic HR professional to support their people strategy within a unionized manufacturing environment in Hamilton, Ontario. This role involves guiding managers on HR policies, acting as a liaison with union officials, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate has a post-secondary education in HR and relevant experience in a unionized setting.

Benefits

Competitive Health and Wellness benefits

Inclusive company culture

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a unionized, manufacturing environment.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in providing guidance on HR policies.

Responsibilities

• Support HR requirements for hourly employees.
• Act as an expert in collective agreement administration.
• Co-ordinate grievance meetings and lead labor initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Problem-solving

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

Post Secondary Education with HR training

CHRP designation or working towards it

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Opportunity:

The incumbent is responsible for supporting the delivery of our people strategy within an assigned client group and acts as an employee champion and change agent. This individual will be energetic, results driven and have a strong desire to deliver exceptional client focus partnership in our state-of-the art World class facility. 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 of hourly employees, regarding staffing, labour relations, and all areas of employee relations and programs.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by November 03. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Provide guidance, support and coaching to Managers and frontline Supervisors regarding Human Resources policies, practices and collective bargaining agreement within an assigned client group
• Act as an expert in dual collective agreement administration in an effort to ensure compliance therein
• Monitor and communicate with departments to understand labour requirements
• Track, record and analyze data as it pertains to manpower requirements, HR metrics, onboarding, grievances etc.
• Provide direction and support to staff in such areas as workplace policy, employee legislation, staffing, and current and new systems
• Liaison with Union officials to ensure a harmonious relationship
• Co‑ordinate grievance meetings, lead labour management initiatives and prepare documents for Arbitrations.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance
• Co‑ordinate with corporate pension and benefits on hourly new hires, changes, terminations and employee specific issues
• Work closely with the leadership team and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Respond to all employee concerns and take steps to resolve issues
• Flexibility with their shift schedule, based on the business needs
• Provide research and support to managers with an active presence on the plant floor
• Recognize, support and commit to our Food Safety Promise and Leadership Values

What You’ll Bring:

• Post Secondary Education with HR training
• CHRP designation or evidence of working toward designation would be preferred
• 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.

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

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• 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.