HR Generalist

Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins and pastries from beloved brands like La Brea Bakery(r), Otis Spunkmeyer(r), and Oakrun Farm Bakery(r). With 14 bakeries in North America, we are committed to driving innovation, predicting upcoming consumer trends and flavors, and exceeding our customers' expectations. Aspire Bakeries champions the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity and Care to help us deliver on People Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Collaboration.

**This is a 15-month contract HR Generalist role.
**Responsibilities**
- Foster positive employee relations and effectively manage employee relations issues, coach and counsel both management and employees on conflict resolution, disciplinary action and other employee relations issues.
- Work with Supervisors/Managers to prepare corrective action letters as necessary
- Assist and/or lead employee complaint and investigation process, as needed
- Assist in the implementation and communication/training of all HR policies and procedures
- Liaise with TA Manager in the recruitment and selection process (posting jobs internally and externally, setting up job fairs, conducting pre-screening interviews, scheduling interviews, and ensure completion of background checks and employment references, preparing and present job offers
- Host new hire employee orientations as required, and ensure all online onboarding, paperwork, and training is completed. Ensure applicable excel files are updated as necessary.
- Prepare weekly reports, such as bakery turnover and recruitment/staffing
- Participate in weekly staffing meetings with managers to understand hiring needs in bakery
- Complete exit interviews and provides feedback to HR Manager
- Assist team in the disability management and return to work programs for non-work related claims. This may include, communication with insurance representatives, physicians, and other applicable parties. Assist in the completion of LTD forms as required.
- Manage the document control process for job descriptions, HR policies and procedures
- Assist HR Team with coordinating annual social events
- Participate in various Human Resources initiatives and projects in support of Company goals
- Support the annual performance management process for all employees
- Provide backup for benefits and payroll administration
- Assist with maintaining a healthy and happy work environment
- Ensure that all employees are aware of their responsibilities specific to food safety, legality and quality
- Adhere to GMPs and Health and Safety rules as outlined in employee handbook
- Keep work area clean and clear of hazards
- Report any unsafe conditions, incidents or injuries to supervisor immediately
- Use all prescribed personal protective equipment
- Adhere to food safety practices and ensure they are being followed
- Monitor and enforce GMP compliance by all operators
- Ensure all work areas are clean and organized and free of spills, water, wood, and debris
- Complete incident reports for all FM/GMP incidents
- Follow up with Health, Safety & Security Manager any reports of unusual people or behaviours
- Primarily in contact with:

- Human Resources Manager - setting direction -weekly
- Senior Managers - as required
- Employees & Supervisors - Contacts - daily/as necessary
- Government Departments - as needed
- Prospective Employees - as required
- Perform all other duties assigned

**Qualifications**:

- University degree or equivalent, preferably in Human Resources Management or a related field
- Minimum of 5-7 years of HR experience preferably in the manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of ESA, Human Rights Code, OHSA, WSIB Regulations, and other related legislation pertaining to workplace Human Resources
- 5-7 years experience in a Human Resources role, specifically manufacturing environment preferred
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge of employment laws, HR processes, and best practices
- Strong written and verbal communication as well as interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated professional standards regarding customer service, ethics, and confidentiality
- Flexibility with the ability to adapt, respond quickly, and manage change in a fast-paced environment
- Self-started with the demonstrated ability to work with mínimal supervision
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and HRIS

Aspire Bakeries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.