HR Advisor
Overview
The HR Advisor position at Brandon provides Human Resources and Labour Relations services and support to a pork manufacturing plant employing approximately 150 salaried and 2000 unionized employees operating on a day, evening and night shift rotation schedule.
• Investigate, resolve and track employee complaints and work-related issues.
• Represent Company in Joint Labour Relations meetings with local Union executive and representative(s).
• Facilitates grievance resolution process, and is the primary Company representative through Step 2 of the grievance resolution process; and acts as a resource/support to Labour Relations Manager during subsequent steps (i.e. mediation, arbitration)
• Conduct internal and external recruitment and selection for hourly and salaried positions.
• Assist and coach supervisors in determining appropriate corrective action, conflict resolution, and performance management techniques for their employees
• Advise and assist supervisors in interpreting and applying various HR-related standard operating procedures, Company policies, and the appropriate provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Ensure the plant is in compliance with applicable legislation and corporate HR standards.
• Track, maintain and report plant-specific labour and employee relations data and metrics.
• Participate as a presenter and administrator in new hourly employee orientation.
• Develop and publish in-house Standard Operating Procedures
• Prepare and present informational sessions regarding various HR-related subjects to salaried employees.
• Participate in production floor Safety Reviews with supervisors.
• Work in an industrial plant setting.
• Travel to Local union office may be required.
• Process and resolve all grievances submitted by union in a timely manner.
Qualifications
• Minimum two years of Human Resources Advisor experience in a medium to large sized company, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience in a unionized setting.
• Experience working with a multicultural employee group
• University Degree in Human Resources Management, Business or Commerce; Diploma in Human Resources Management; or related equivalent experience.
• CHRP Designation or in progress preferred.
• Experience leading and participating in projects, presentations, lunch n’ learns.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly developed organizational, prioritization and time management skills.
• Excellent Microsoft Office and typing skills.
• Significant understanding of Manitoba employment legislation and labour relations practices.
• Practiced in handling confidential issues in a discretionary and sensitive manner.
• Comfortable in fast-paced settings demanding a high level of efficiency.
Contact
You may apply directly for this role by visiting our Career Site at www.careers.mapleleaf.com.
For additional information on Maple Leaf Foods, please visit www.mapleleaffoods.com