People & Culture Generalist

Nature Fresh Farms; Leamington; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and benefits

Health & Safety initiatives

Job summary

Nature Fresh Farms in Leamington is seeking a People & Culture Generalist to support HR operations, program implementation, and policy guidance. You will advise managers and employees, administer processes, and ensure compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Strong communication, organizational skills, and discretion are essential. A related post-secondary background is preferred, and you will collaborate across Health & Safety, Recruitment, and Leadership teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of P&C experience in a dynamic environment.
• Post-secondary education in People & Culture, Business Administration, Business Management or related field is an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications is required.
• Strong written communication for documentation and investigations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development and administration of P&C programs and guidelines.
• Provide guidance to managers, supervisors and employees on policies and procedures.
• Create, review, and ensure compliance with P&C procedures and SOPs.
• Support employee inquiries, investigations, and performance discussions.
• Coordinate recruitment translation and onboarding processes.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Discretion

Time management

Empathy

Analytical skills

Education

Post-secondary education in People & Culture / related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Grow With Us - Join the Nature Fresh Farms Team!

Imagine breaking from tradition to ensure a brighter future for generations to come. At Nature Fresh Farms®, we’re committed to nourishing people and the planet through greenhouse farming.

Since 1999, our family-owned company has pursued a simple yet profound goal: to cultivate a kinder, healthier future. Today, we’re proud to be one of North America's largest vertically integrated leaders in greenhouse-grown produce. While we are growers, we are also greenhouse builders, plant nurturers, and collaborative partners united by shared values and vision.

Our journey is far from over. As we look to the future, we remain committed to:

• Innovation and conservation
• Reducing waste and promoting biodiversity
• Creating a more sustainable, inclusive, and friendlier world for all

We are currently looking to fill a full-time, permanent position for a People & Culture Generalist in our People & Culture Department at our Leamington office.

What You'll Do:

• Comply with federal, provincial, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation with respect to People & Culture, anticipating new or updated legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on required actions.
• Assist with the development and administration/training of programs, procedures, and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the company and provide guidance to managers, supervisors and employees with interpretation or advice of such policies and procedures.
• Create, review, update and ensure compliance with P&C procedures, and SOP's.
• Assist with employee inquiries/complaints, report incidents, conduct investigations, mediate employee complaints and or work refusals and meet with managers to determine effective remediation techniques.
• Provides guidance in identifying, evaluating, and resolving employee relations and work related or performance challenges to facilitate communication, improve employee relations, and work performance.
• Support management and supervisors through the progressive discipline process. Ensuring the draft/review of the necessary documents and administrate discipline in various systems.
• Support Managers and Supervisors through 3 month and annual performance reviews.
• Prepare supporting documents and administrate employee leaves/separations.
• Responsible for maintaining employee files, policies and employee notices.
• In collaboration with P&C Recruiter support with translation for the recruitment processes including phone screening, interviewing, drafting new hire agreements and conducting orientations.
• Conduct employee training sessions: Violence & Harassment, Respect in the Workplace, Leadership Training.
• Collaborate with Health & Safety team acting as a liaison with employees for Occupational and Non-Occupational injuries.
• Assist with company events i.e. Annual Christmas Party, Employee Appreciation Event etc.
• Liaise with Ministry of Labour and any other government agencies as a representative for the company.
• Coordinate and assist with social responsibility audits in collaboration with the team.
• Actively initiate, participate in, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Liaise with Ministry of Labour and any other government agencies as a representative for the company.
• Comply with all Health and Safety, Food Safety, Bio Security, and Nature Fresh Policies and Procedure
• Complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
• This job description highlights the main components but is not inclusive of other activities that may be required

What You Bring:

• 3+ years of P&C experience preferred, ideally in a dynamic, fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Post-secondary education in People & Culture, Business Administration, Business Management, or a related field would be considered an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications is required.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, accurate, and professional documentation related to employee relations matters, workplace investigations, and performance improvement plans.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build trust, support employee relations conversations, manage conflict, and develop effective working relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Strong emotional intelligence, with the ability to communicate with empathy, professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze issues, resolve challenges, and respond effectively to unforeseen complications.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize, multi-task, meet deadlines, and see tasks or projects through to completion.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing as a collaborative team player.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with tact and discretion.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle are required.
• Availability to work Monday to Saturday; flexibility to provide after-hours or weekend support for business needs and company events may be required.

What To Expect:

• Works in an office setting with travel between locations and may be required to work occasionally in the greenhouse with exposure to extreme temperatures and pests.
• Travel is required between Nature Fresh locations
• Works with a diverse group of employees, management, and departments.
• The P&C Generalist works Monday - Friday, occasional holidays and weekends as needed.

We’re searching for passionate, purpose-driven individuals who are eager to make a difference — not just in their day-to-day work, but in the world around them. The right candidate is someone who shares our vision for a kinder, healthier future and lives out values that align with our own.

At Nature Fresh Farms,our GROWS Company Values guide everything we do — from how we collaborate as a team to how we grow as individuals and as a business:

Growing People - We cultivate greatness, every day

Respect and Care - We care for our people and our communities

One Team - We’re stronger as one

Win By Challenging - We reimagine what's possible

Serve With Purpose - We make things happen

If you’re someone believes in doing meaningful work, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is motivated by innovation and impact, you’ll feel right at home here.

Why Work With Us?

• A forward-thinking, sustainability-driven company
• Supportive, people-first workplace culture
• Opportunities for growth, learning, and development
• Competitive wages and benefits
• A chance to be part of something bigger than yourself

Nature Fresh Farms is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the hiring process. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from candidates, in accordance with all relevant legislation. Nature Fresh Farms provides an accessible environment in which all individuals have access in a way that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.