The World’s Best Pork from the Industry’s Best Team

As one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and one of the largest pork processing plants in Canada we provide premium pork products to those who desire responsibly raised, healthy, quality pork through their commitment to local farmers, families, and communities worldwide.

Produced By

Families for Families

We invest in our employee’s potential and value to the company by providing professional development and training for all roles and succession planning to align job interests and potential. Hiring from within is our go to growing our own right here.

Job Purpose

This role focuses on specializing in and benchmarking compensation to ensure competitive and equitable pay structures. It involves coordinating salary processes, advising on incentive plans, and maintaining job evaluations while providing guidance to leaders and employees. Additionally, it supports organizational development by assisting with job descriptions, role recommendations, and compensation policy improvements.

Duties and Responsibilities

Compensation (General)

Complete PEST (economic scan) annually for merit budget planning Work with T&OD; Manager to recommend and budget annually hourly and salaried total compensation budgets, using research and databases CMP subscribes to

Benchmark Maintenance team annually for total compensation

Benchmark co-op wages annually Complete compensation surveys including MERCER (12+ annually)

Benchmark salaried roles annually and ongoing as ad hoc requests arise

Using internal hiring ranges and benchmark information, recommend offer letter components (base salary, vac, benefits etc) working with TA Business Partner

Structures/Processes

Coordinate and support the merit and equity process with T&OD; Manager annually

Support and help coordinate AIP (annual incentive plan) timelines and communication Recommend to T&OD; Manager compensation structure changes based on industry best practices and continuous improvement– pay grades, pay grade ranges, merit grids, merit ranges, and AIP structure

Develop quartile hiring ranges including variables like years of experience, education, or skill sets Business Partner/Education

Be a point of contact for leaders and employees on compensation questions

Train new employees on compensation processes and structures and leaders annually





Create process documents and a central location for leaders to go to for compensation and organizational development forms or processes. Create and update compensation policies as needed

Organizational Development

Understand and maintain job evaluation process through scheduling and assisting leaders with questionnaires and job descriptions Communicates results of evaluations and coordinates next steps

Work with leaders on headcount addition role recommendations (data, rationale, critical thinking)

Complete post audits on role recommendations and submit to T&OD; Mgr and VP HR

Maintain and upkeep our salaried job descriptions folder and assist leaders by researching duties as needed

Personal Development

Attend company required training

Remain current with technical knowledge in areas of responsibility

Attend regular 1:1 coaching/update sessions

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of HR experience Bachelor's degree in a related field (human resources, business administration, finance or other related field)

CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) considered an asset

Communication: Ability to clearly explain compensation policies and decisions to employees and management

Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in data and compliance with regulations

Discretion: Handling sensitive information with confidentiality

Teamwork: Collaborating effectively with HR and other departments

Data Analysis: Proficiency in analyzing compensation data and market trends

Excel: Advanced skills in Excel for data organization, analysis, and visualization

Compensation Programs: Knowledge of various compensation programs and structures

Regulatory Compliance: Understanding of labor laws and regulations related to compensation

Working Conditions

Office environment with occasional requirement to be present on the Kill Floor or Cut Floor. Must provide own transportation.

Physical

Requirements

Office environment

Key Competencies

Service Excellence





Maintains genuine relationships with customers over time, and stays on top of changing business needs

Displays personal ownership and a sense of urgency over any issues or complaints that arise from the customer

Accountability and Initiative

Takes initiative and demonstrates a “do whatever it takes” work ethic to get the job done Helps to assess the pros and cons of taking risk, and makes recommendations on the best course of action

Achieving Results Together

Actively listens to others’ needs

Demonstrates a high level of involvement and motivation to share within the team

Key Performance Indicators

Organizational development talent planning executed in alignment with budget forecast

All role addition post audits completed within 6 months of roles being filled

Minimum of 10 compensation benchmarking surveys completed annually

Why Work at Conestoga Meats?

Growing company with opportunity to grow with team and department

Stable full time hours; no rotating shifts

Employee referral bonus program (minimum $300 per hire)

Competitive benefits package for you and your family at 3 months of service

Pension plan and company matching at 1 year of service

Floater day given on top of vacation days

Diverse workforce; translation of communication materials into 8 languages

Discounts on quality pork products

Employee assistance program (financial assistance, mental health resources)

Social Committee events (food trucks, gifts, games)

BBQ's and wellness programs

On-site training and company provided equipment

Employee scholarship program and English courses

Reason for vacancy: existing position (40 hours per week). If this sounds like the job for you, please submit your resume online at: https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/conestoga/CANDIDATEPORTAL

Conestoga Meats welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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