Human Resource Business Partner

**Position Title**: Human Resource Business Partner

**Position Type**: Temporary - Full-Time

**Position Location**: Portage La Prairie

**Requisition ID**: 29772

**About McCain**:
McCain Foods is proud to be a family and values-driven company. Our values are integral to our culture, helping to shape how we operate, how we work together and the choices we make. They are a big part of what makes us unique. McCain Foods opened their first production facility in their hometown of Florenceville, New Brunswick, Canada. McCain Foods quickly established itself within the Canadian marketplace and then began a journey to become the world's largest manufacturer of frozen French fries and potato specialties.

McCain products can be found in thousands of restaurants and supermarket freezers around the world. In addition to fries, McCain also produces other foods, including appetizers, oven meals, vegetables, and juice for both the retail and foodservice industries.

We are seeking a dynamic Human Resource Business Partner to join us in Portage La Prairie, MB. The HR Business Partner is a partner to lead critical people projects and deliver on the overall HR strategy, while partnering with business leaders to deliver against plant and business objectives. The HR Business Partner ensures that corporate, regional, and local Human Resources strategies and priorities are met and have overall alignment with our Winning Culture. This role acts as a part of the connected team of HR resources that are embedded within the business.

The HR Business Partner is also responsible for leading and supporting the proper use of our Human Resources Operating Model, including leveraging the Employee Experience Centre, and Centre's of Expertise.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Member of the Plant Leadership Team, collaborating to deliver shared business goals, plant, business, and HR strategies. Provides strategic and operational support to the business and acts as an advisor to the leadership team.
Lead, develop, and provide strategic, and operational oversight to direct report(s). Set objectives, conduct performance reviews, and development planning for direct report(s)
Work with the leadership team and employees to improve engagement, build morale, and increase productivity and retention in our efforts to becoming the manufacturing employer of choice.
Lead the employee engagement survey cycle and activities, partnering with plant leadership to develop and implement engagement action plans at the site.
Provide guidance and input on human resource aspects of plant operations, strategic workforce planning, performance management, change management, rewards, recognition, communications, organizational effectiveness, succession planning, DEI, organizational design, and development.
Partner with Safety team to deliver on safety, health, and wellness initiatives to improve McCain's safety culture.
Handle escalated employee relations issues, cases, and code of conduct complaints.
Ensure legal, regulatory compliance, and HR related audits.
Coaching and capability building for plant team members. Advise, coach and support people leaders within client groups to develop effective management and leadership behaviors.
Responsible for staffing strategy, in partnership with plant leadership. Partner with Talent Acquisition team on salaried recruitment and oversee execution of high-volume recruitment process.
Plan, organize, and execute training developed by Organizational Development team.
Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with the Manufacturing team to propose solutions and programs.
Lead annual processes including performance management, talent management, performance, and compensation cycle, ensuring connection to plant and corporate strategies.
Support regional implementation of COE-driven processes, policies, and initiatives and champion our Thriving Community pillar through volunteerism or other.
Refer employees to the Employee Experience Centre or the appropriate service channel to resolve inquiries / transaction requests and provide self-service coaching, as appropriate.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
5-7 years of professional Human Resources experience, with a couple of years as a business partner for a function or a manufacturing site.
Bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field highly preferred.
Advanced degree in HR and/or Professional Human Resources certification / designation would be an asset.
Excellent problem solving and coaching abilities.
Presentation and facilitation skills.
Ability to identify and analyze organizational needs.
Knowledge of employment and labor laws including contract construction and negotiations.
Knowledge of hourly and salaried pay practices, handbooks.
Ability to clearly demonstrate experience in strategic thinking and thought leadership.
Good business acumen. Experience on the operations side of the business preferred.
Facilitator and leader for change management.
Lean Manufacturing Experience, Six Sigm