Talent Coordinator

**About Oppy**

**Grow Our Tomorrow.** Oppy is a leading grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce from around the world. As one of North America’s top produce companies for nearly 165 years, we bring over 100 varieties of produce from 27 countries to 1,300+ retailers in North America and throughout the world. As much as agriculture has shaped the past for humankind, Oppy’s efforts shape its future by sustainably providing families with healthy, safe and fresh produce to create a better quality of life for all. Our progressive team is called to a higher purpose that raises the economic wellbeing of families and communities who work the land.

Recognized as one Canada’s Best Managed Companies (for the last 20 years) and a Top 100 Employer, our diverse team of dedicated professionals collaborate and make connections across our locations throughout North and South America. We owe our success to our adaptability, innovative and entrepreneurial approach, our commitment to our people, and the incredible relationships we build. We are looking for talented people who love a fast-paced, dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and career in a sector with abundant opportunity. Grow _**your**_ tomorrow with us, today.

Are you a dynamic self-starter who excels at building relationships and has incredible organizational skills? Do you have proven track record of effective collaboration and a passion for continuous improvement? If so, Oppy has an exciting opportunity for a part-time Talent Coordinator position (approx. 20 hours a week). If you are adept at managing multiple demands and projects concurrently and are a service-oriented team player, then come join a dedicated team of professionals in a role that offers an opportunity to learn and support a variety of people operation functions in a fast-paced and dynamic industry.

**Overview**

The Talent Coordinator plays a pivotal role in the success of the Talent & Culture (T&C) department by offering essential administrative and advisory support as well as program maintenance. A conceptual thinker with fantastic organization and time management skills, you will excel in maintaining effective employee records, managing recognition and wellness programs, assisting in talent acquisition and onboarding processes, and delivering exceptional service to all stakeholders. This role requires excellent administrative and customer service skills, coupled with the ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. As part of a small team, you will collaborate closely with all members of the T&C department, ensuring smooth team function by providing general support to all company and team initiatives. With ample opportunities for exposure to a wide range of HR functions, you will be a strong team player ready to flexibly perform various tasks and functions as required.

**Accountabilities**
- Supports the Talent and Culture (T&C) team in the planning, execution, and maintenance of various T&C projects, programs, and initiatives throughout the year, ensuring seamless implementation and timely completion.
- Actively contributes to numerous T&C initiatives and functions, including (but not limited to) assisting with department credit card reconciliations, document creation and management, audits and reporting, recognition and wellness programs, and recruitment and onboarding/offboarding processes.
- Serves as a primary point of contact for all employees across multiple locations, promptly addressing T&C inquiries and directing them to the appropriate resources within the T&C department.
- Manages comprehensive employee records, maintaining both physical and digital files to ensure compliance with employment regulations and company policies, consistently updating records as needed.
- Oversees multiple recognition programs, including Employee Long Service, peer-to-peer recognition (World of Thanks program), and Employee of the Year awards; manages recipient tracking, communication, and timely award distribution of awards across all office locations.
- Administers the company credit card program, including maintaining member information, providing policy guidance to employees, promptly addressing inquiries and issues, administering monthly credit card reconciliations, tracking charges and invoices, and ensuring timely submission of reports; performs tracking and auditing of human resources-related invoices, facilitating timely submissions of payment.
- Provides guidance to employees on various programs, including time-off requests, ensuring accurate record-keeping in the HRIS system (ADP), and proactive management of total vacation liability reports and requests; generates detailed reports as required, serving as an expert resource for the T&C team.
- Provides support in coordinating and facilitating various meetings and events, including company-wide gatherings, employee engagement sessions, training workshops, and wellness activities, b