Human Resources Manager

**Human Resources Manager**

Reports To

Regional VP, Human Resources

Location

Sysco Vancouver - Port Coquitlam, BC

Type

Salaried, Full Time

Closing Date

July 26, 2025

Salary Range

$71,082 - $111,590

**Company Overview**

Sysco connects the world to share food and care for one another. Sysco leads from the heart of food and service to deliver the freshest of foods and ideas to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Our customers can count on us to deliver on-point products and solutions since only Sysco is the global leader, sitting at the heart of innovation supply, delivery, culinary and more.

With over 57,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 326 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 625,000 customer locations. For fiscal 2024 that ended July 2, 2024, the company generated sales of more than $68 billion USD. Sysco has 27 Specialty Meat and Seafood operating companies across Canada and United States that focus on meat and seafood production and distribution.

Sysco, one of Canada’s Best Employers 2024, as listed by Forbes, is dedicated to our global corporate social responsibility goals and to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations.

Sysco is more than just a place to work. Our passion for food and our customers has made us the industry leader. To remain on top, we will continue to think bigger, work harder and never give up. Are you ready to drive success?

**Role**:
The purpose of this job is to oversee and ensure consistent employee/labour relations support that fosters positive associate relations to create an environment in which individuals can thrive and deliver high performance. The incumbent will work collaboratively with senior leaders to execute aligned local, regional and national human resources programs and initiatives successfully within Sysco.

**Role Responsibilities**:

- Ensure timely responses to associate inquiries as per internal customer service guidelines by providing guidance and recommendations, redirecting or escalating as appropriate.
- Manage recruitment and selection process, ensuring Sysco Canada’s process, policies and all applicable legislation is followed consistently.
- Conduct new hire onboarding.
- Provide coaching to management regarding reinforcing goals and/or any issues related to employee performance, productivity or behavior based on established policy, practice and/or contract. Reviewing documentation and preparing letters of discipline when required, supporting the process to ensure positive outcomes.
- Support short-term and long-term disability processes as applicable, liaising with benefits carrier when required. Effectively communicate return to work dates and other relevant info to affected managers. Participate in return-to-work meetings.
- Coordinate effective communication and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, national initiatives, Sysco programs and mandatory training.
- Provide HR data/analytics to leader to support business reporting, planning and management.
- Build and maintain strong relationships across all levels of the organization with both internal and external customers.
- Model organizational values and human resources competencies.
- Activate the power of our people by executing and participating in employee engagement activities
- Accountable for the accuracy of timecards, approvals and scheduling of direct reports
- If applicable, understand and interpret the CBA, participate in grievance, mediation, arbitration procedures at unionized facilities
- Complies with Sysco’s Food Safety Policy and procedures to ensure food safety, quality and legality requirements are met.
- Understands that their role is critical in creating a safe organization with mínimal environmental impact and the value that brings to the organization.
- Is willing to drive Environmental, Health and Safety performance by acting as an example and holding their team accountable to complying with EHS programs, policies, and requirements.
- Enable, champion and embrace an inclusive culture
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications/Skills/Job Requirements (About you)**:

- 6+ years of progressive HR experience.
- Union experience is an asset
- University degree/diploma in Human Resources or higher
- HR designation is an asset.
- Clear understanding of Provincial Employment Standards.
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite, HRIS (Workday) and web-based programs.
- Ability to manage confidential information with a high degree of diplomacy.- **_
Our Purpose:_**

**Connecting the world to share food and care for one another**

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Our Mission:_**

**Delivering success for our customers through indu