Job Description

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ROLE: Manager, Talent and Development (HR)
REPORTS TO: Director of Talent and Development (HR)
LOCATION: 1425 Queensway, Etobicoke, Ontario

Wonderbrands Inc., is a leading North American bakery (formerly Weston Foods, fresh and frozen businesses) with 140 years of experience in baking packaged breads, artisan breads, and donuts. We are one of the largest bakeries in North America and makers of Wonder Bread, Country Harvest, D’Italiano, Gadoua, and Casa Mendosa. We have a network of 13 Bakery Manufacturing facilities across Canada.
Wonderbrands, now a strategic business unit of FGF Brands, is unlocking an incredible opportunity for growth through a focus on production innovation capabilities, through a leading-edge supply chain practice and investing deeply in communities where we bake.
To support this growth, we are building our Talent & Development team at Wonderbrands to drive the development and growth of our talent across the organization.

What we offer

• Disruptive and a non-traditional mindset
• An inclusive and dynamic culture
• Accelerated career progression
• Commitment to learning and development
• Opportunity to be impactful

Summary
The Manager, Talent & Development (HR) will provide functional support to the business, and particularly to the commercial and home office client groups. You will execute on a variety of HR functions and Programs, in the consistent and effective application of policies, procedures, and practices of Human Resources for all team members and leaders in the assigned functions, and other client groups when required.

Primary Responsibilities

• Act as a HR business partner to the home office client groups and assist in developing and providing solutions resulting in improved business results
• Coach Team Leaders / Group Leaders regarding Team Member relations issues and assist with performance management to ensure successful performance
• Act as an advisor for hiring decisions when needed, providing guidance, direction and advice on employment related issues including recruitment & selection programs, talent acquisition leadership and support to the business
• Driving performance management programs to ensure successful performance of Team Members
• Provide support and analysis of assessments
• Conduct New Team Member and Post-Hire Orientations
• Coordinating and ensuring HR records are processed accurately (Employment contracts, personal information, salaries etc.)
• Educate and consult with all Team Members regarding HR policies, legislation and procedures to ensure consistent practices
• Maintain policies, procedures and legal guidelines
• Provide professional customer service to the business
• Perform other related functions and special projects as required

Required Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience as an HR Generalist
• Completed post-secondary education in Business or Human Resources Management
• Previous experience with recruitment and selection, Employment Standards; Team Member relations, health & safety, performance & rewards
• Previous experience supporting various business units
• CHRP designation or working towards is an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Core Competencies

• Customer and Product Centricity - Responds to the needs of both internal and external customers in a timely and courteous manner, showing a sense of urgency; always keeping our products front and centre
• Flexibility, Agility, Adaptability - Adapts to changes; changes strategy in response to new information; responds appropriately and quickly without having all parameters defined; demonstrate tolerance for speed and uncertainty
• Teamwork and Collaboration - Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and methods of communication to gain agreement or acceptance of a plan or activity. Is effective in building constructive relationships; uses tact; interacts with others in an open, friendly manner, encourages collaboration
• Passion for Excellence – Always looks for ways to improve effectiveness or efficiency, making recommendation to increase productivity in quality of work; develops innovative solutions, challenges the status quo. To be the best, never compromising
• Drives Execution - Takes risks, learn from their mistakes, builds trust and is a role model to others. Has a “hands-on” style; is aggressive in achieving desired results

ABOUT YOU

• Passionate and desire to work and learn about the food manufacturing industry and innovation
• Possesses a rational and critical, yet flexible and innovative way of problem solving
• Highly self-driven and thrives in a fast-moving competitive work environment
• Analytical mindset that leverages data to guide decision making and problem solving
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills

Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.