Specialist, HR Compliance

Recipe Unlimited Corporation; Vaughan; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in York Region is seeking a Specialist, HR Compliance to ensure adherence to employment and health legislations. The role involves managing risks, supporting international talent recruitment, and ensuring workplace safety. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and knowledge of HR legislation. Flexible hybrid work is offered, alongside a strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

20% associate discount dining card

Monthly dining allowance

Career advancement opportunities

Industry-leading benefits and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Knowledge of occupational health and safety management and applicable legislation.
• Strong attention to detail is required.
• Proven ability to maintain high confidentiality and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Track and report employee vacation and ensure compliance.
• Assist in planning and implementing health and safety policies.
• Advise on retaining international talent and manage immigration processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Knowledge of HR legislation

Proficiency with database applications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

GSuite

Job description

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Recipe Unlimited Corporation is Canada’s leading full service restaurant company. Home to such iconic brands as Swiss Chalet, Harvey’s, St.Hubert, The Keg, Montana’s, Olive Garden Canada, Kelseys, Bier Markt, East Side Mario’s, The Landing Restaurant Group, New York Fries, The Pickle Barrel & Catering, State & Main, Elephant & Castle, Original Joe’s, Fresh Kitchen + Juice Bar, The Burger’s Priest, Blanco Cantina and Anejo. With this diverse portfolio of restaurants our Home Office Teammates have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of some of the most popular, well-loved brands in Canada. Variety isn’t the only thing we offer – we are passionate about our industry, we celebrate and support diversity of thought, we are innately curious and encourage our Teammates to take ownership. Above all else, we believe in doing the right thing for our people, our communities and our planet.

The Specialist, HR Compliance will ensure Recipe’s comprehensive adherence to all relevant employment, health and safety, and immigration legislation and internal policies. This role plays a critical part in mitigating risk, fostering a safe and compliant workplace, and strategically supporting the recruitment and retention of international talent by navigating complex immigration processes.

What you will do in this role :

Employee Relations Compliance :

• Track and report employee vacation and lieu days and ensure compliance with legislation
• Report on core policy sign off and ensure compliance
• Working with Recipe’s vendor, monitor our Recipe Ethics hotline and ensure appropriate resolution
• Support HRBP, Corporate HR and Health & Safety with policy updates and implementation

Health & Safety :

Assist with the planning, development, implementation, coordination, evaluation and updating of Recipe’s health and safety policies, procedures and programs

Assist with the development of annual health and safety plans for the company based on a full review of health and safety related needs with the HRBP, Corporate HR and Health & Safety (assessment of hazards, analysis of database, audits, changing legislation and best practices) as required by all regulatory bodies

Review occupational health and safety legislation, amendments, and best practices to optimize occupational health and safety programs

Stay current with health and safety legislative requirements and best practices in the field and make recommendations to the HRBP, Corporate HR and Health & Safety

Coordinate and ensure compliance of internal and external training on required safety matters and assist in the development of rollout programs (ie. WHMIS, First Aid, etc.)

Work with Recipe’s vendor to complete reports on WSIB / WCB incidents and injuries, lost time injuries, health-related absenteeism and other occupational health and safety information

Liaise with Recipe’s vendor, HRBP and restaurant manager to ensure that RTW plans are created and that accommodation is granted where required

From the direction of the HRBP, Corporate HR and Health & Safety, create and maintain any safety related forms or materials on the central HR site (including H&S orientation, JHSC forms etc.)

Act as a resource to or serve as a member on the Office Joint Health and Safety Committee, assisting and providing information and responses

Create and manage health and safety audit for restaurants assisting and providing information and responses

Create and manage health and safety audit for restaurants

International Talent :

Stay up-to-date with government regulations and policy surrounding immigration and interpret the change impact to teammate experience

Create and maintain resources / tools on the central HR site for franchisees, HRBPs and restaurant managers

Advise HRBPs on options to retain international talent (including cost, limitations, advantages, risk, etc.)

Report on teammate demographic, retention of temporary residents, SIN expiry dates, etc.

Maintain all government accounts related to immigration (including, Employer Portal, LMIA Portal, Job Bank, etc.)

Own the end-to-end process of various applications such as LMIA, PNP, IMP, etc.

Ensure all work locations are in compliance with IRCC and Service Canada standards

Work with multiple stakeholders to ensure all required information for applications are delivered on time

Update our payroll / HRIS to ensure the latest information for temporary residents are recorded

Manage relationships with vendors to ensure compliance, accuracy, timeliness and cost efficiency

Investigate claims of non-compliance and IRCC audit checks

Compose announcements for franchisees and operations to stay ahead of immigration and international talent information

What we are looking for from you :

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Knowledge of occupational health and safety management, federal, provincial, and municipal regulations / legislation, the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act, the Occupational Health & Safety Act and its regulations and applicable Human Rights

Knowledge of WSIB / WCB / STD / LTD processes and procedures, including WSIB / WCB related legislation

Knowledge of residential statuses and their ability to work

Strong attention to detail

Proven ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, integrity, and accountability

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically GSuite.

Preferred but not required to have project management experience

What’s in it for you?

Flexible / Hybrid work environment

You’d be joining a close-knit, innovative team of creative and energetic go-getters

You’d be a part of Canada’s largest full-service restaurant company that leads the industry in size and innovation

20% associate discount dining card and monthly dining allowance valid at participating Recipe brands

A welcoming, fun and safe work environment founded on respect

Career advancement opportunities with a company that owns some of Canada’s most iconic restaurant brands

Industry-leading benefits, wellness programs, and total rewards programs

Recipe is committed to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Celebrating people, being passionate and curious, owning it, and doing the right thing are the values that guide how we build our teams, support our franchisees and create a company that unlocks the full potential of everyone.

Recipe is dedicated to providing accommodations in accordance with applicable human rights and accommodation legislation. For individuals that require accommodations please contact [e-mail].

Seniority level

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Human Resources and Other

Industries

Restaurants

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