Human Resources Manager

Sysco Canada Inc.; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Canada Inc. is seeking an HR professional to partner with leadership to implement local initiatives and deliver aligned HR programs across the organization.

You will help attract, develop, retain and engage talent, lead recruitment and onboarding, coach managers, support disability processes, ensure policy compliance, and provide HR data insights to drive planning and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of HR experience.
• Experience in workforce planning and talent management.
• Knowledge of employee relations and HR analytics.
• Familiarity with compliance and policy adherence.

Responsibilities

• Respond to colleagues' inquiries per internal customer service guidelines.
• Manage recruitment and selection, ensuring policies and law compliance.
• Partner with stakeholders to fulfill staffing plans and complete documentation.
• Conduct new hire onboarding.
• Provide coaching to management on performance and behavior; prepare discipline letters when needed.
• Support disability processes and coordinate return-to-work communications.
• Coordinate policy compliance and national initiatives and training.
• Deliver HR data/analytics to leaders for reporting and planning.
• Build strong relationships across all levels with internal and external customers.
• Model HR values and participate in employee engagement activities.
• Ensure timecards and scheduling for direct reports are accurate.
• Understand CBA language and participate in grievances in unionized settings when applicable.

Skills

Workforce planning

Talent management

Organizational design

Employee relations

HR initiatives

HR processes

HR analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Job description

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. Sysco has 27 Specialty Meat and Seafood operating companies across Canada and the United States that focus on meat and seafood production and distribution. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

Salary Range: $85,000 to $95,000

Purpose

Supports Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP) and leadership to successfully implement local initiatives and execute regional and corporate programs. Help to create an environment to attract, develop, retain and engage talent throughout the Company to deliver business goals. The incumbent will work collaboratively with senior leaders to execute aligned local, regional and national human resources programs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely responses to colleagues' inquiries as per internal customer service guidelines by providing guidance and recommendations, redirecting or escalating as appropriate.
• Manage recruitment and selection process, ensuring Sysco Canada's process, policies and all applicable legislation is followed consistently.
• Partner with key stakeholders, using internal and external resources (when applicable) to fulfill workforce staffing plans ensuring completion of required documentation, e.g. hiring authorizations, application forms, offer letters, etc.
• Conduct new hire onboarding.
• Provide coaching to management regarding reinforcing goals and/or any issues related to employee performance, productivity or behavior based on established policy, practice and/or contract. Reviewing documentation and preparing letters of discipline when required, supporting the process to ensure positive outcomes.
• Support short-term and long-term disability processes as applicable, liaising with benefits carrier when required. Effectively communicate return to work dates and other relevant info to affected managers. Participate in return-to-work meetings.
• Coordinate effective communication and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, national initiatives, Sysco programs and mandatory training.
• Provide HR data/analytics to leader to support business reporting, planning and management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across all levels of the organization with both internal and external customers.
• Model organizational values and human resources competencies.
• Activate the power of our people by executing and participating in employee engagement activities
• Accountable for the accuracy of timecards, approvals and scheduling of direct reports
• If applicable, understand and interpret the CBA, participate in grievance, mediation, arbitration procedures at unionized facilities
• Complies with Sysco's Food Safety Policy and procedures to ensure food safety, quality and legality requirements are met.
• Understands that their role is critical in creating a safe organization with minimal environmental impact and the value that brings to the organization.
• Is willing to drive Environmental, Health and Safety performance by acting as an example and holding their team accountable to complying with EHS programs, policies, and requirements.
• Enable, champion and embrace an inclusive culture
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Proficiency in workforce planning, talent management, and organizational design.
• Expertise in managing employee relations issues, resolving conflicts, and fostering a positive workplace culture.
• Skilled in leading HR initiatives that support organizational change, helping teams navigate transitions smoothly.
• Ability to drive adoption of new HR processes, systems, and policies within the organization.
• Proficiency in using HR analytics to assess trends, make data-driven decisions, and improve workforce performance.

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline or an additional 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

Experience

5+ years of experience

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Travel Requirements

0-25%