Manager, Human Resources

Maple Leaf Foods; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Defined contribution pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer days

Job summary

Maple Leaf Foods in Mississauga is seeking an experienced HR Manager for the Courtneypark facility to lead strategic and operational HR efforts, support workforce planning, performance management, and compliance while driving operational excellence.

As a key member of the plant leadership team, you will champion our Leadership Values, strengthen labour relations, engage team members, and align people initiatives with business priorities and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree with a concentration in Human Resources.
• CHRL designation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR activities at the plant, ensuring effective service delivery and program execution.
• Coach and develop the plant HR team to strengthen performance and accountability.
• Manage labour relations, interpret collective agreements, support negotiations, and address grievances.
• Provide strategic guidance on policies, payroll, benefits, compensation, recruitment and HR systems.
• Partner with plant leadership to drive talent development, succession planning, and organizational capability.

Skills

HR Leadership

Labour relations

Change management

Leadership

Communication

Business acumen

Analytics

Adaptability

HR Systems

HRIS

Education

Post-secondary HR degree

CHRL designation preferred

Tools

Kronos

ADP

Job description

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 approximately 10,000 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
• Transparency and Humility

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.

We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our recruitment process. AI does not make hiring decisions; all decisions are made by human reviewers.

Job Description

The Opportunity:

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for providing strategic and operational HR leadership for the Courtneypark facility. This role leads the execution of enterprise HR programs, supports business strategy through workforce planning, salaried succession, performance management, organizational effectiveness, change management, engagement, and HR compliance while enabling operational excellence.

As a key member of the plant leadership team, this role partners closely with operational leaders to drive organizational effectiveness, foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture, strengthen team member and labour relations, and support business objectives. The successful candidate will champion Maple Leaf Foods' Leadership Values, drive continuous improvement, and ensure HR practices are aligned with organizational priorities, legislative requirements, and operational needs.

Reason for vacancy: Existing Headcount

Compensation:
$96,000 - $141,000 CAD base pay annually plus annual short-term incentive
This above compensation reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. The base salary offered may vary based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, education, training, job- related knowledge, and other organizational requirements. For part-time roles, salaries are adjusted according to scheduled hours. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in Maple Leaf’s annual short-term incentive plan.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• HR Leadership & Strategy: Lead and oversee all human resources activities at the plant, ensuring effective HR service delivery, operational excellence, and continuous improvement of HR programs, policies, and processes.
• Team Leadership & Development: Provide leadership, coaching, and development to the plant's HR team, building organizational capability, strengthening performance, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Labour & Team member Relations: Lead the administration and interpretation of collective agreements, support collective bargaining and negotiations, manage grievances, and provide guidance on attendance management, progressive discipline, and team member relations matters.
• HR Advisory & Compliance: Provide strategic and operational guidance to leaders and team members on HR policies, employment legislation, payroll, benefits, compensation, recruitment, staffing, and HR systems, ensuring consistent and compliant practices.
• Talent Management & Organizational Development: Partner with leaders to identify talent needs, support recruitment and selection using established leadership hiring tools, and drive talent development, succession planning, and organizational capability-building initiatives.
• Performance Management: Coach and support leaders in establishing clear performance expectations, delivering meaningful feedback, addressing performance concerns, and executing performance management and leadership development initiatives.
• Leadership & Culture: Champion Maple Leaf Foods' Leadership Values and leadership development programs, promoting a high-performance, values-based culture that supports team member engagement, collaboration, and accountability.
• Business Partnership: Build strong relationships with plant leadership, managers, and team members, providing proactive HR support, resolving workplace challenges, and aligning people strategies with operational and business priorities.
• Team member Engagement & Workplace Relations: Maintain a visible and approachable presence throughout the plant, fostering positive team member relationships, addressing concerns, and conducting timely, thorough, and confidential workplace investigations.
• Continuous Improvement & Change Management: Identify opportunities to enhance HR processes, systems, and programs; research emerging HR practices; and recommend and implement improvements that support organizational effectiveness and operational efficiency.
• HR Budget Management: Develop, administer, and monitor the plant's HR budget, ensuring effective resource allocation and alignment with business priorities.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring:

The ideal candidate is a confident, results-driven HR leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You bring strong business acumen, sound judgment, and a collaborative leadership approach, with the ability to build trusted relationships, navigate complex team member and labour relations matters, and influence positive organizational outcomes.

• Education and Experience: Post-secondary degree with a concentration in Human Resources, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related discipline. CHRL designation is preferred.
• Labour Relations Expertise: Strong knowledge of team member and labour relations practices, collective agreement administration, employment legislation, and workplace investigations.
• Change Management: Demonstrated success leading and supporting organizational change, continuous improvement initiatives, and people-focused transformation.
• Leadership Capability: Proven ability to coach, mentor, develop, and inspire others while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance.
• Values-Based Leadership: Clear alignment with the Maple Leaf Foods Leadership Values, demonstrating sound judgment, accountability, curiosity, transparency, humility, and a commitment to building diverse and inclusive teams.
• Communication & Relationship Building: Excellent communication, facilitation, influencing, and relationship-management skills, with the ability to navigate complex and sensitive situations with discretion.
• Business Acumen: Strong business and operational acumen, with the judgment to connect people decisions to safety, quality, service, cost, and overall site performance.
• Analytical & Problem‑Solving Skills: Strong critical thinking, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to navigate complex situations and make sound, timely decisions.
• Adaptability & Prioritization: Ability to manage multiple competing priorities, exercise sound judgment, and deliver results in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• HR Systems & Technical Knowledge: Experience with HR information systems, payroll and workforce management platforms, such as Kronos, ADP, or comparable HRIS solutions

Additional Information

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.