People & Values Generalist

Are you hungry to innovate? To do things differently? To work with a company that’s real, thoughtful and very forward-thinking?

Meet Riverside. We are an organic, “better for you” snack company, manufacturing award-winning, nutritious, allergen-free snacks. Your kids know us as MadeGood, tasty school-safe snacks. Your workout buddies grab GoodTo Go Keto certified bars. And your pup begs for a Cookie Pal treat, our human-grade, vegan dog treats.

At Riverside, we make delicious snacks that are good in every way. From our ingredients to our manufacturing practices, we’ve raised every bar on every aspect. We’re friendly and focused on creating foods that are good for you and good to the planet as well. Riverside Natural Foods is B-Corp certified, Triple-Bottom Line, Zero Waste, and Canadian owned and operated.

Come work with a new Canadian leader We value teamwork, humility, respect, ownership, adaptability, passion and fun.

We continue to grow and today are looking for a committed, talented, star to join our team as our **People & Values Generalist**.

**Position Summary/Objective**:
People & Values are at the heart of all Riverside Natural Foods’ daily operations when it comes to their employees and their success. The People & Values (P&V) team are both strategic and operational partners that co-pilot the business through developing and implementing people strategies to increase employee engagement and organizational capability.

Riverside Natural Foods is currently seeking a new People & Values Generalist to join their People & Values team, supporting our Plant Operations.

On a day-to day basis, the People & Values Generalist will be accountable for the following;
**Business Partnership & Employee Relations**:

- Support, collaborate, and advise People Leaders on diverse employee relation issues related to performance management, attendance management, and progressive coaching initiatives, conducting investigations into matters as needed
- Monitor employee engagement and retention and suggest recommendations as needed to better improve the employee experience that aligns with the company values
- Support employees with leave administration, providing timely updates to all key Plant Leadership on return-to-work updates and general progress of events
- Maintain and foster relationships to enable collaboration with all levels of the organization ensuring a high level of customer service is provided, and ensuring that every employee has an alternate channel to raise any concerns
- Track, document, and ensure all applicable paperwork is completed for organizational changes, including promotions, and transfers for designated client group
- Work alongside the People & Values Operation team to conduct systems audits of the HRIS to ensure data integrity and the accuracy of employee-related data

**P&V Program Support**:

- Perform other duties as assigned, including but not limited to, performance management, compensation, employee relations, training, and compliance for designated client group
- Organize, streamline, and oversee the onboarding process for new hires into the company
- Prepare and facilitate training as required for P&V related topics

**Reporting Relationships**

The position reports directly to the People and Values Manager.

**Education & Qualifications**
- 3+ years of experience in an HR capacity preferably within an HR Generalist role
- Previous experience managing a client group, including experience with employee relations
- Previous experience in Manufacturing or Plant Operations would be considered an asset
- Completed University Degree or College Diploma/Certificate in Human Resources Management
- Relevant and related fields may also be considered
- CHRP/CHRL designation would be considered an asset

**Skills and Abilities**
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to interact with employees throughout the organization with tact, respect and professionalism
- ** TEAM **player with a positive attitude
- ** PASSIONATE** with a positive attitude with a desire to learn and collaborate
- Exceptional time management and organizational skills, self-starter with a high level of initiative and **ADAPTABILITY**:

- Aptitude to exhibit, **RESPECT** and protect Riverside’s Core Values in a changing environment

**What We Offer**:

- MadeGood and GoodTo Go products at employee prices
- Health, Dental, and Vision benefits and Long-Term Disability insurance with all premiums paid by the company
- RSP matching
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Values-based leadership
- Fun activities such as Family Day at Canada’s Wonderland, Canada Day Celebration, Escape Room and more

**How to Apply**:
Riverside Natural Foods is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you have a disability and require accommodation in the interview process, please let us know when you apply.