Job Description

Joining Nortera means choosing opportunities to grow together!As the North American leader in ready-to-cook vegetables, we are committed to contributing to the well-being of society by providing access to healthy and sustainable food. Nortera produces major private and retail brands and markets its own brands Arctic Gardens and Del Monte.

Why choose Nortera
- Competitive salary, annual bonus and vacation policy;
- Flexible work schedule in hybrid mode;
- Complete range of social benefits (telemedicine) and employee assistance program (EAP);
- Possibility of contributing to an RRSP with employer contribution;
- Participation in a volunteer day at the employer\'s expense;
- Reimbursement for tuition fees and physical activity;
- Environment that fosters learning and professional development;
- Opportunities to work on inspiring projects in a growing company!

Your daily role

Under the supervision of the Human Resources Director, Operations Canada/USA and as Human Resources Manager, you form a part of the plant leadership team by communicating the strategic direction of human resources as it relates to programs across the business unit. You will coordinate recruitment efforts for key managerial and business critical positions and assist with general facility recruitment, conduct manager and employee training, workforce development, compensation, wellness, and other human resources/talent related activities. You will provide leadership guidance, coaching and mentoring to facility HR teams, Operations leaders and acts as HR business partner for Plant Operations.

THE ROLE:
- Champion facility engagement activities including pulse surveys, recognition programs, wellness initiatives;
- Champion on boarding for all salary employees;
- Be present on the plant floor to ensure our employees are safe and engaged;
- Participate in health and safety related activities including STOP;
- Act as a lead with regard to human resource policies, procedures and initiatives;
- Identify and collaborate on human resource best practices;
- Communicate regularly with teams, direct reports and facility manager to build solid working relationships and engagement;
- Assist in the development of succession plans;
- Investigate workplace issues and participate in dispute resolution activities including labour management and negotiations;
- Contribute to regional strategic HR projects related to standardization, best practices, compliance, etc.
- Oversee weekly payroll process and payroll quality in collaboration with central payroll department;
- Responsible for active claims management with regard to WSIB, return to work and non-occupational situations;
- Act as the lead with regard to the temporary foreign workers program, prepare the application, ensure advertising is complete and liaise with FARMS and Service Canada;
- Participate in recruitment of salary positions and selection of specific positions;
- Coach supervisors on human resource initiatives including development interviews and objective setting;
- Sit as part of the JHSC committee, the regional health and safety committee and the leadership team;
- Be accountable for budget preparation activities, cost analysis and variance to plan discussions;
- Must work in compliance with established HACCP, Food Safety and GMP protocols;
- Must work in compliance with established safe work practices and procedures;
- Be accountable for the health and safety of employees under your supervision;
- Responsible for ensuring that buildings, machinery and equipment are safe and that employees work in compliance with legislation and established safe work practices.

Your profile

- Minimum 3 years of experience as Human Resources Manager;
- Bachelor\'s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or other related field;
- Proficient in Google Workspace;
- Excellent organizational skills and problem solving ability;
- Excellent writing and public speaking skills;
- Ability to adapt quickly;
- Ability to plan strategically and action items with a sense of urgency;
- Ability to navigate through difficult employee relation issues and investigations.

We\'re looking for people like you!Come grow with Nortera!Although all job applications are considered, only successful applicants will be contacted. The use of masculine gender could have been used without discrimination and only for the purpose of lightening the text. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from a wide variety of candidates in order to staff a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities in which we operate.#NOR23

Nortera

NORTERA IS Contributing to the well-being of society by giving it access to the richness of vegetables. If today our products can be found on every table in North America, it is because we do everything possible to offer healthy and sustainable...

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