Fresh Start Foods Canada Ltd.
Join one of the BEST teams in the IndustryAt Fresh Start Foods you'll find qualified professionals that stand out with their experience and understand that customers are at the centre of everything we do.
Who are customer centricWho are able to deliver on their commitmentsWho value individual excellence and collective performanceWho care and give back
- sustainable agriculture, the environment, corporate citizenshipWho go above and beyond to provide options for our customersWho understand the foodservice/hospitality/retail business and bring extensive knowledge and experienceGordon Food Service's Specialty Company, Fresh Start Foods , is searching for a Full Time HR Manager to join our team in Milton, ON.
The HR Manager supports the Human Resources function supporting the local business needs and leadership while managing day-to-day Human Resource services. Coordinates best practices in employee relations, compensation, training and development, advantages, succession planning, and leadership development, along with building other effective tools needed by management. Responsible for executing enterprise initiatives and acts as liaison from the business to the HR Shared Services team.
Position: Full-Time, Permanent.

Salary:
Depending on experience, between $100,000-110,000 per year, plus performance bonus.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, business hours.
Travel: Will be required to travel to London and Ottawa facilities approximately once a month.
Knowledge of business and management principles related to strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources.
Supports plant Senior Leadership (SLT) and the needs of the business.




Advises leaders on performance management process, complex employee relations, policy interpretation, and performance improvement.
Advices and overseeing and helps facilitate training programs and monitors completion of leadership and employee programs development. Evaluates training effectiveness and provides feedback and recommendations to HR Shared Services.
Partners with HR Shared Services (HRSS) center of excellence such as compliance, compensation, Learning and Development, HRIS, Benefits, etc executing on enterprise initiatives as well as bringing feedback from the plant needs to HRSS.
Liaison between Local Plant leadership with HR Shared Services.
Oversees local HR team to ensure execution of programs.
Manages, develops, and trains the HR staff. This includes monitoring performance and addressing issues, up to and including disciplinary actions, in consultation with HR leadership and the company Senior Leadership Team.
Analyze and review HR Metrics such as turnover, hiring, market trends, retention etc. Raises up positive and negative trends and provides guidance, consultation and solutions to the local business leadership teams.
Performs general HR administrative functions and other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
Bilingual in English and Punjabi is strong asset.
Must have 3+ years of leadership experience, and at least 5 years of HR experience.




Bachelor degree in Human Resources, business, or related, is preferred.
Must be comfortable with the environment/working conditions in a manufacturing/warehouse facility (ie. Knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing, presentation, email, and HRIS software.
Fresh Start Foods offers a range of benefits, including:Comprehensive health and dental benefits (including vision, prescription drugs, and extended health coverage)Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Matching ProgramAnnual Profit Sharing BonusWeekly paychecksEmployee Family Assistance ProgramOpportunities for career advancementEmployee Recognition ProgramsCompany-sponsored eventsTraining opportunitiesAnnual Safety Boot Allowance ProgramFull-time hoursA team-oriented work environmentWe thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Fresh Start Foods is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to:For Jobs in British Columbiacareers@freshstartfoods.

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