Human Resources Manager

Lantic Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A natural sweetener solutions company is seeking a Human Resources Manager for their Vancouver facility. The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing employee engagement and managing HR policies. Responsibilities include overseeing recruitment, supporting labor relations, and fostering positive employee connections. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership skills, a passion for people, and significant HR experience, including with unionized environments. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee share purchase plan

Opportunities for career pathing and personal growth

Wellness-focused flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) to eight (8) years of professional level human resources experience.
• Ability to manage and coordinate the Disability Management Program.
• Experience supporting collective bargaining and grievance administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership on Human Resources functions.
• Manage full cycle of the recruitment process.
• Collaborate with the Management team on HR issues.

Skills

Exceptional people skills

Experience in a unionized workforce

Strong leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Focus on employee development

Education

Post-secondary education in human resources management

CPHR (an asset)

Tools

Dayforce

KRONOS

Navision

Sharepoint

Job description

Job Description

Posted Monday, February 2, 2026 at 5:00 AM

WHY JOIN LANTIC?

• It's simple: we strive to be a great company to partner with, work for and invest in, offering best‑in‑class portfolio of natural sweetener solutions.
• With over 130 years of experience, we have proven that we are committed to creating lasting brand connections and long‑term business partnerships.
• We stand proud of our heritage, and as we grow, we are also committed to continuously improving to meet the evolving needs of consumers and customers in a dynamic industry.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

By joining the Lantic Team, you will:

• Join a dynamic, inclusive, and passionate team.
• Enjoy a wide range of perks, including:
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Employee share purchase plan
• Opportunities for career pathing and personal growth
• Wellness‑focused flexible work environment to help you balance both work and like, and much more!

JOB SUMMARY:

Lantic is currently recruiting for the position of Human Resources Manager based at our Vancouver Refinery and reporting to the Corporate Director, Human Resources. The incumbent plays a pivotal role in the refinery by fostering employee engagement and cultivating strong professional relationships across the organization. This position is responsible for the strategic administration and continuous enhancement of human resources policies, procedures, and programs, and provides expert advisory support to management and employees across both salaried and unionized groups. This role collaborates with Managers and Supervisors to provide labour relations guidance, supports and engages hourly employees, promotes positive employee relations across all employee groups, leads recruitment and onboarding activities, and works closely with all departments of the refinery to foster a strong and engaged workforce.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide positive influential leadership, direction and expertise on the full scope of Human Resources functions;
• Handle union correspondence and collective agreement matters with a balanced perspective of the interest of the company and its employees;
• Manage full cycle of the recruitment process of salaried and hourly employees in various departments of the Company;
• Support collective bargaining process and grievance administration;
• Administer the Collective Agreement;
• C ollaborate and work proactively with the Management team on a wide range of human resources issues including: employee relations, employee retention and engagement, conflict resolution, performance management, training and development, and policies and procedures;
• Coach and advise management and team members through complex employee/labour relations issues and procedural inquiries;
• Manage and coordinate the Disability Management Program in collaboration with the Safety Coordinator;
• Collaborate with Lantic’s HR team on new initiatives and leverage team expertise;
• Ensure compliance of Employment Law and Human Rights Legislations and actively participate in necessary committee.

QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• P ost-secondary education in human resources management;
• CPHR (an asset);
• Minimum five (5) to eight (8) years of professional level human resources experience;
• Exceptional people skills and passion for working with people;
• Experience working with a unionized workforce and labour relations experience;
• Demonstrate positive and strong leadership skills in living and promoting Lantic’s Mission and Values;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Team player and high sense of responsibility;
• Ability to focus on employee development and performance management of employees;
• Result and detail oriented;
• Experience in other computer software systems such as Dayforce, KRONOS, Navision, and Sharepoint (an asset);

BENEFITS OVERVIEW:

Benefits packages may depend on geographic location, employee status and position.

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