Human Resources Generalist

5 days ago


Richmond, Canada Fresh Start Foods Canada Ltd Full time

Neptune Fresh Produce Inc.

**Join one of the BEST teams in the Industry**:
At Fresh Start Foods you'll find qualified professionals that stand out with their experience and understand that customers are at the centre of everything we do.

We are seeking individuals:

- Who are customer centric
- Who are able to deliver on their commitments
- Who value individual excellence and collective performance
- Who care and give back - sustainable agriculture, the environment, corporate citizenship
- Who go above and beyond to provide options for our customers
- Who understand the foodservice/hospitality/retail business and bring extensive knowledge and experience

Intercity Packers is the largest meat/seafood distribution company in Western Canada and part of the Gordon Food Service (GFS) Canada group of companies, recognized by Forbes magazine to be among Canada’s Best Employers in 2022. As our innovative business continues to rapidly grow, we are seeking a **full-time Human Resources Generalist** to answer to the growing needs of GFS Specialty Companies **Intercity Packers** and **Fresh Start Foods** at our two (2) **Richmond** locations.

Working closely with the senior HR management to provide services for the designated divisions, the new HR Generalist will perform professional level human resources duties in the following functional areas: benefits administration, employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment/employment, diversity and inclusion, affirmative action and employment compliance.

**Position**:Full-Time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $65.000/year, plus bonus and other compensations.

**Essential Functions**:

- Acts as a liaison between HR Shared Services and the division, understanding and supporting business needs.
- Assists in local sourcing and retention efforts, attending job fairs and partnering with community organizations.
- Manages workforce planning and oversees internal posting/offer processes.
- Coordinates and participates in various HR events, including training, wellness, and orientation.
- Handles biweekly payroll and onboarding processes for new employees from offer through 90 days.
- Educates leadership on Performance Management and provides basic employee relations coaching.
- Plans and supports benefits enrollment, educating employees on retirement plans and wellness initiatives.
- Supports Workers Compensation, disability, and leave administration, serving as a point of contact.
- Interprets HR metrics and provides insights on turnover, new hires, diversity, and other metrics.
- Manages administrative functions, including processing unemployment claims and new hires.
- Evaluates and processes third-party vendor bills for payment.
- Administers off-boarding processes, including paperwork, retirement information, and departure surveys.
- Performs other assigned duties.

**Requirements**:

- +4 years Human Resources Experience, preferably in a food manufacturing environment.
- Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Human Resources preferred.
- Excellent communication, presentation skills and problem solving skills.
- Thorough understanding of GFS culture, policies and employment-related laws, and regulations.
- Knowledge of current trends and developments in the field
- Ability to develop solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity. Refers to policies and practices for guidance.

**Equipment / Tools / Technology**:

- Knowledge of general office equipment.
- Knowledge of the Google Suite as well as Workday an asset
- Knowledge of the UKG/Kronos an asset

**What We Offer**
- Flexible benefits program including dental, vision, prescription drugs, disability, and extended health coverage
- Company matched retirement program
- Profit Sharing
- In-house certification, training, and career advancement opportunities
- Special employee discounts on all meat and seafood products
- Employee appreciation events and social club activities all year round
- Positive employee culture and rewards for performance

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Fresh Start Foods is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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