Human Resources Manager

Job Type:

RegularThe Human Capital Manager acts as a trusted advisor and influencer to site managers in Alberta and Manitoba (Edmonton Milk, Edmonton Ice Cream, and Winnipeg). The incumbent provides leadership for a wide range of human capital activities, including labour relations, health and safety, succession planning, skills development, employee engagement, staffing, and other human capital initiatives. In addition, the role involves coaching site leadership teams and participating in management committees.

People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters.

At Agropur, accountability means owning challenges and taking concrete action to achieve results.

Agropur is looking for a Human Resources Manager to join its Don Mills team and play a key role in supporting our people, leaders and business priorities.

The Human Resources Manager acts as an agent of influence and he’s responsible for all HR activities for our Don Mills, along with the Toronto area Agent Distributors and over views MDC and Sudbury warehouses and supervises a Business Partner. The incumbent acts as a Senior Human Resources Business Partner and advises and coordinates activities related to labour relations, employee relations, staffing, engagement, skills development, succession planning and other human resource management activities. In addition, the role is responsible for coaching the site management team and participating in management and employee committees.

An environment that empowers you to take action:

• Recognition of years of service for vacation calculation.
• Flexible group insurance plan including telemedicine services.
• Employee assistance program.
• Annual bonus.
• Opportunities to invest in yourself (career development, etc.).
• Pension plan with company contributions.
• Salary scale 006: $: 111 000 to $138 700 (Base salary will be determined based on your academic background, experience, training, and skills related to the position.)

What you’ll be responsible for each day:

• Participates as an active member of the Plant Management Committees.
• Leads, supports and develops the Human Capital team under their responsibility, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
• Provides coaching and support to fellow Human Capital Business Partners.
• Leads the implementation of the Human Capital strategic action plan across the sites under their responsibility.
• Develops and implements change management strategies to support key projects and organizational initiatives.
• Partners with site leaders to proactively address Human Capital needs and recommend appropriate strategies and actions.
• Provides leadership in organizational development, performance management and succession planning initiatives, in alignment with corporate programs and priorities.
• Leads and contributes to organizational development, talent management and succession planning activities at the site level.
• Champions change by influencing ways of working and supporting the evolution of Human Capital practices.
• Partners with managers to ensure effective and consistent application of Human Capital practices, policies and company procedures.
• Provides guidance to managers on effective people management practices and ensures the consistent and fair application of collective bargaining agreements.
• Oversees the grievance management process and supports the resolution of labour relations matters.
• Contributes to continuous improvement initiatives related to Human Capital practices, processes and programs.
• Promotes and supports the development of a positive health and safety culture through coaching and change leadership.
• In collaboration with the Disability Management team, ensures that required information is gathered, supports appropriate follow-up and coordinates return-to-work activities.

The individual who will own this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, or another related field.
• Eight to ten years of experience as an HR generalist, ideally in a unionized, multi-site manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment and labour laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to act as a strategic partner, coach, and change agent to leadership teams.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Professional certification in Human Resources or Industrial Relations is considered an asset.

An environment that values engagement and encourages everyone to take initiative.

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Qualifications:

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Human Resources Management or Industrial Relations
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

Experience Required:

• Minimum eight (8) years of experience in a unionized manufacturing environment, as an HR generalist or Human Resources Manager within a mid-sized or large multi-site organization
• Excellent command of English, both spoken and written

Certification/Licensure Required:

• Professional certification in Human Resources or Industrial Relations

Skills Required:

• Strong knowledge of labour laws and regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.