Human Resources Manager

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**HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER**

**ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY**

**WHY SHOULD THIS OPPORTUNITY INTEREST YOU?**
- Join a company that has successfully passed the test of time and has been around since1954
- A welcoming, family-oriented, and down-to-earth workplace culture
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
- Emphasis on work-life balance
- Environmentally conscious approach at all levels
- Continuous improvement opportunities, with access to training and skills development
- The opportunity to contribute to the development of the HR department and processes

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

The **HR Manager** will oversee HR programs, ensuring alignment with company goals and compliance standards. This role involves managing the full employee lifecycle and preparing HR reports for leadership. The **HR Manager** will oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee development initiatives while training staff on HR policies and best practices.

**YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE**:

- Develop and implement HR policies and procedures in alignment with company goals and legal requirements.
- Manage the full employee lifecycle, including overseeing recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, and offboarding.
- Contribute to payroll processes in collaboration with the payroll manager, ensuring accuracy, timely payment, and compliance with tax and labor regulations.
- Handle employee benefits administration, including healthcare, retirement plans, and leave management.
- Act as a point of contact for employee relations, addressing conflicts and fostering a positive workplace culture.
- Be responsible for proactive health and safety initiatives and programs.
- Collaborate ongoingly with union delegates for grievance management.
- Conduct succession planning exercises in collaboration with management.
- Ensure compliance with labor laws and workplace regulations.
- Plan and execute employee engagement initiatives, and team-building activities.
- Maintain accurate employee records, payroll documentation, and HR files.

**THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION ARE**:

- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field*.
- 5-8 years of relevant experience in HR*.
- Strong knowledge of labor laws, workplace safety, payroll processes, and operational best practices.
- Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Problem-solving mindset with the ability to think strategically and act pragmatically.
- Good experience with payroll software, MS Office Suite, and project management tools.
- In-depth knowledge of the Canadian retail, food service, and packaging product distribution markets, is an asset.
- Good communication skills in both English and French are preferred.
- Different combinations of relevant experience and education may be considered.

**CHARACTERISTICS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE**:

- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills, with the ability to assess and address challenges effectively.
- Proactive mindset, able to identify and resolve issues before they escalate.
- Passionate about fostering a positive environment and driving engagement initiatives.
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities, capable of finding innovative solutions to complex issues.
- Ability to inspire and influence teams to adopt best practices.
- Excellent communicator, able to present ideas and information to audiences.
- Collaborative team player, eager to work across departments to support organizational goals and enhance outcomes.

**ABOUT WORKLAND**

Workland is proud to have been mandated to assist this company in the recruitment process for this great job opportunity. The ultimate goal is to accelerate and facilitate the process of connecting talented professionals with the right organizations through an approach that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.