human resources adviser

Commercial Bakeries Corp.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Commercial Bakeries Corp. is seeking an HR professional to oversee staff consultations, grievances and daily HR operations at our Toronto facility. The role involves developing and implementing HR policies, advising managers, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

On-site work is required with direct involvement in payroll and recruitment processes. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 1–2 years of HR experience, with strong communication and organizational skills ready to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in HR or related role.
• On site work with no remote option.

Responsibilities

• Administer staff consultation and grievance procedures.
• Direct staff and plan daily operations.
• Develop and evaluate HR policies and programs.
• Review HR projects for compliance with laws and regulations.
• Advise managers and employees on interpretation of HR policies, benefits, and collective agreements.
• Oversee job classifications, salary scales and wage analysis.
• Plan and implement recruitment strategies.
• Coordinate employee performance and appraisal programs.
• Oversee payroll administration and reporting.
• Conduct performance reviews and maintain HR records.
• Negotiate collective agreements on behalf of employers or workers.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Organized

Attention to detail

Reliability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Electronic mail

HR software

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Retail/wholesale establishment/distribution centre

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Administer staff consultation and grievance procedures
• Direct staff
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Plan, develop, implement and evaluate human resources policies and programs
• Review HR projects to assure compliance with laws and regulations
• Advise managers and employees on the interpretation of human resources policies, benefit programs and collective agreements
• Oversee the classification and rating of occupations
• Plan, develop and implement recruitment strategies
• Research and prepare occupational classifications, job descriptions and salary scales
• Administer benefit employment equity and other human resources programs
• Manage contracts
• Co-ordinate employee performance and appraisal programs
• Research employee benefits and health and safety practices and recommend changes
• Oversee the preparation of reports
• Advise senior management
• Respond to employee questions and complaints
• Hire, train and supervise staff
• Negotiate collective agreements on behalf of employers or workers
• Organize staff consultation and grievance procedures
• Oversee payroll administration
• Conduct performance reviews
• Evaluate work environments, programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Human resources software
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Electronic mail

Area of specialization

• Employment equity
• Labour relations
• Human resources
• Job analysis and evaluation
• Compensation and benefits
• Training and professional development
• Wage analysis
• Business process management

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• ReliabilityValues and ethics
• Ability to multitask
• Accountability

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)
• Provides visual accessibility accommodations (for example: braille, screen readers, etc.)
• Provides auditory accessibility accommodations (for example: transcription software, teletypewriters, etc.)
• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
• Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.)
• Assists with immediate transition needs of Veterans (for example: relocation, housing, etc.)
• Offers workshops, counselling services or other resources to help Veterans navigate their transition into the civilian workforce (for example: adapting to different organizational structures)
• Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market
• Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
• Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
• Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
• Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities