Human Resources Business Partner (Manufacturing)

Wonder Brands Inc; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental benefits

Pension plan with matching

Discount program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Wonderbrands, a leading Canadian bakery, seeks a Talent and Development (HR) Business Partner to support our production team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will implement HR policies, handle employee relations, health and safety, recruitment, training, and attendance management.

You will collaborate with plant leaders to forecast staffing needs, manage relationships with agencies, and drive engagement initiatives across multiple facilities.

Qualifications

• At least 3–5 years of experience in a similar HR role within manufacturing.
• Post-secondary studies in Human Resources or a related field.
• Strong understanding of HR policies, procedures, benefits and labour relations.
• Experience with MS Office and HR information systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between Operations, Talent and Development (HR) teams and team members.
• Partner with leadership to drive strategic growth within Talent and Development.
• Oversee communications with employment agencies and support staffing needs across plants.
• Implement and communicate Wonderbrands policies and initiatives.
• Promote a culture of Health and Safety through training and committee involvement.
• Coordinate interviews and resume reviews with operations managers.
• Assist in performance reviews and progressive discipline processes.
• Drive employee engagement and participate in internal postings.

Education

Post-secondary studies in Human Resources or a related field

Tools

MS Office

HR information system (HRIS)

Job description

Introduction

Working at Wonderbrands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of.We have an “entrepreneurial” mindset which encourages all our team members to use their own “creativity” and “out of the box” thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.

Overview

As a Talent and Development (HR) Business Partner, your primary responsibility is to support our production team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You provide support and coordination in the implementation and effective application of Human Resources policies, procedures and practices for all team members. Responsibilities include employee relations, health and safety, recruiting, training, time and attendance management and other tasks as required. Prior human resources experience in a manufacturing environment is essential.

Location: 2095 Meadowvale Blvd, Mississauga, Ontario

What Wonderbrands Offers

• Wonderbrands believes in Home Grown Talent and accelerated career growth
• Competitive Compensation, Health, and Dental Benefits
• Pension plan with matching contribution
• Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.

Responsibilities

• Actively work as a liaison between the Operations, Talent and Development (HR) teams and the team members (full-time and from placement agencies).
• Partner with the Leadership to drive strategic growth within the Talent and Development team.
• Oversee all communications with employment agencies and assist operations, shift, group and team leaders in establishing relationships with all team members.
• Oversee implementation of Wonderbrand policies, protocols and new initiatives, and communicate details.
• Work with the Health and Safety team and promote a culture of Health and Safety by participating in training and committee meetings.
• Review resumes and coordinate interviews with team members, operations managers to ensure candidates fill key positions.
• Work closely with each plant's Operations Managers to determine their current and future staffing needs.
• Track and monitor all request from temporary employment agencies.
• Manage all training documents for key roles.
• In collaboration with all key stakeholders, investigate and resolve all issues.
• In collaboration with leadership, assist and participate in the process of progressive discipline.
• Work with leadership to assist and participate in performance reviews related to team members.
• Participate in projects as required.
• Manage and participate in the internal job creation posting.
• Drive team member engagement and implement initiatives to make improvements.

Requirements

• At least 3-5 years of experience in a similar position.
• Post-secondary studies in Human Resources or a related field.
• Good understanding and working knowledge of HR policies, Procedures, benefits and Labour relations.
• Proven skills in the use of MS Office and productivity tool, and working knowledge of HR information system.
• Experience in Health and Safety initiatives.
• Human Resources experience within a manufacturing setting required.

What is the recipe for a great career at Wonderbrands?
Wonderbrands is a leading Canadian bakery with 140 years of experience in baking packaged breads. We are the makers of Wonder Bread, Country Harvest, D’Italiano, Gadoua, and Casa Mendosa. We have a network of 13 Bakery Manufacturing facilities across Canada.

Wonderbrands, now part of the FGF Brands Group of companies, is unlocking an incredible opportunity for growth through a focus on production innovation capabilities, through a leading-edge supply chain practice and investing deeply in communities where we bake.We are heavily focused on embracing an entrepreneurial drive and a highly collaborative start up culture with an emphasis on cross-functional collaboration.

Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.

In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current existing vacancy within our organization. We affirm that our hiring process, including candidate screening, evaluation, and selection, does not involve the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools. All assessments and decisions are conducted by qualified human professionals to ensure fairness, transparency, and compliance with Bill 149.