Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Manager, HR is accountable for labour relations, employee relations and day-to-day operations of human resources. The Manager, HR is a part of the Plant Management team working closely with the Plant Manager and other functional leaders to deliver on plant priorities as well as develop and implement creative HR strategies and initiatives.

Key Accountabilities

Designs and executes HR solutions that align with plant priorities

Interprets policies and CBA and provides guidance to plant management

Manages labour relations, including counselling line management and employees to achieve resolutions

Prepares and attends the grievance process

Recommends resolutions to grievances and/or the escalation to arbitration; assists in the preparation of arbitration

Leads investigations of issues; makes recommendation in the resolution of issues; documentation of all investigations and appropriate follow up of investigation outcomes

Identifies, develops and delivers training/communications to supervisors, lead hands and hourly employees; along with mandatory annual training

Manages Labour/Management Meetings from scheduling; documentation to follow up of resolution

Manages Attendance Management Program

Assists and prepares for CBA negotiations

Manages recruitment and job postings for hourly vacancies, and salaried plant positions

Manages non-occupational Disability Program and Return to Work Program

Analyzes labour data and makes appropriate recommendations





Participates in Plant Management meetings offering insight and solutions for human resource issues that have impact to the plant/business

Designs and develops individual development plans supporting succession planning for the plant

Manages the development and establishment of Sofina HR processes for the plant – for example: total rewards and talent assessment; applicable policies and practices

Manages the development and implementation of specific HR strategies and initiatives for the plant that support plant goals

Leads on-boarding programs

Models and coaches facility leaders on Blueprint values

Provides strategic input into the development and implementation of comprehensive Health and Safety program/initiatives, and supports H&S; initiatives

Implements or oversees implementation of corporate initiatives and participates in corporate meetings to identify opportunities

Qualifications

A minimum of 1-2 years experience in an HR Operations Role

A University or college degree in such disciplines as Business, Labour Relations, Human Resources or equivalent years of experience

Thorough knowledge of Labour Relations, Human Rights and Employment Standards and their application

Strong change management experience for processes and people

Analytical skills balanced with ability to make and execute recommendations

Positive attitude and unwavering commitment to deliver results

Excellent at building relationships across all levels of the organization

Passion for creating a healthy work environment and help drive a strong and winning culture

Recruitment experience for hourly and salaried positions

Excellent MS Office skills

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📌 Manager, Human Resources (18 Month Contract) (British Columbia)
🏢 Sofina Foods Canada
📍 British Columbia