HR Coordinator

 The Opportunity:

Reporting to the HR Manager, the HR Coordinator will provide support to the facility as it relates to HR functions for the hourly associates. The incumbent will be responsible for upholding company policies and programs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The incumbent is responsible for establishing credibility with employees by addressing and responding to inquiries and managing employee relations in a unionized environment.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by June 29. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

Responsible for full-cycle recruitment activities for hourly team members including preparing job postings, applicant selection, interviewing, reference checking and offer preparation

Schedule and conduct new hire orientation and manage all onboarding activities

Administer the pension and benefit plans including coordinating with the Corporate Pension and Benefits team on new enrollments, plan changes and terminations

Provide support to ensure that payroll can be processed accurately and in a timely manner

Utilize human capital management systems (e.g. SAP, Kronos) to maintain employee information as it relates to new hires, terminations, job changes, rate adjustments, etc. for all hourly employees

Respond to hourly employee inquiries and concerns, taking steps to resolve issues

Manage data trackers for hourly associates (e.g. recruitment, turnover, absenteeism)

Administer hourly employee requests for time off and track vacation entitlement

Uphold the collective bargaining agreement

Prepare monthly reports for plant and corporate purposes

Maintain complete and accurate files for hourly associates

Other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring:

Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Labour or Industrial Relations

CHRP designation or evidence of working toward designation would be preferred

1-2 years’ experience in a unionized manufacturing environment, food processing industry preferred

1-2 years’ recruitment experience

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong analytical, problem solving, prioritization and organization skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks

Extensive experience in MS Office (Excel, Word, etc.)

Experience with Kronos and SAP an asset

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.

An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.

Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.

Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.

Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.

Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.

Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.