POSITION TITLE: Manager, Human Resources

LOCATION: Champs Aldergrove Facilities

1. POSITION OVERVIEW

The Manager, Human Resources implements an HR Strategy and Plan that supports the company's strategic business direction,and plays a leadership role in creating a work environment that drives individual employee engagement and retention of high performers. The Manager, HR identifies and implements innovative and competitive human resources strategies and practices that develop a high performance culture that emphasizes empowerment of personnel; productivity and product quality; superior safe work practices; and compliance with corporate, industry, and regulatory standards.

This will also include overseeing the HR department and being responsible for managing recruitment, employee relations, compliance, and workforce development. As well as ensuring HR strategies and plans support and align with our overall business goals and fosters a positive workplace culture the Manager of Human Resources will also play a key role in developing policies, improving employee engagement, and ensuring legal compliance in all areas of employment law.

2. KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Employee Relations and Engagement
• Total Compensation
• Recruitment and Staffing
• Performance Management
• Compliance & Legal
• Training & Development
• HR Strategy & Policy Development
• Leadership & Team Management:

COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills, Ability)

• Knowledge of current best practice HR approaches. Applies knowledge to development and application of overall human resources strategy, plan, policies, processes, and practices.
• Up to date knowledge of BC employment legislation including Duty to Accommodate, Employment Equity Act, Human Rights legislation, Privacy Act, Labour Relations Code, and Workers' Compensation Board.
• Takes initiative to improve HR practices and processes
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive situations with professionalism.
• Ability to drive results but also possesses the ability to lead managers and employees to buy into new human resources initiatives and approaches.
• Problem solving ability and proven analytical skills and resourcefulness to effectively resolve people issues using a win-win approach whenever possible.
• Strong leadership, team management abilities, problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
• Strong facilitation and coaching skills to assist managers in resolving workplace issues.
• Working knowledge of company operations, structure, and positions in order to integrate understanding into human resources planning and initiatives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and Strategic thinking with a business-oriented mindset.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

4. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Human Resources Professional designation (CHRP) or Professional HR certification (PHR, SHRM) is desirable but not essential.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred) or a Relevant HR degree / diploma + minimum 5 years HR management or senior HR officer / advisor level experience.
• 5 years of experience in HR, with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• Comprehensive knowledge of employment laws, regulations, Temporary Foreign Worker program and HR best practices.
• Strong people orientation balanced with an understanding of business needs.
• Experience in the food manufacturing industry.
• Experience in a culturally diverse work environment.
• Fluent in Windows / MS Office environment and proven experience with HR software and HR information systems (HRIS).