HR Manager

**About the Company**

Canada Royal Milk is a member of the Feihe International group of companies, Asia’s number one infant formula brand. Canada Royal Milk is the only producer of infant formula in Canada, manufacturing quality products from Canadian cow and goat milk, ensuring the highest quality and nutritional value for our customers.

We are an international company with a multicultural workforce that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Our team members value and embrace different perspectives and new ideas.

**What We Offer**

The opportunity to build and grow a progressive company, competitive wages, and extended health benefits.

**What We Look For**

Curiosity, commitment to learning, and a winning mindset.

**About the Role**

**Job Requirements**

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada and have strong English language skills. The ability to read and understand written English and communicate in English both spoken and in writing is a requirement of the job.

**Requirements**:

- University or college degree in business, HR, or related field; or equivalent experience.
- 7+ years experience in HR, with relevant investigation and labour relations experience.
- 7+ years of people management experience.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- In-depth knowledge of employment and labour laws.
- Experience with payroll and HRIS platforms.

Assets:

- HR designation such as CHRP or CHRL.
- Bilingualism in English and French

**Key Duties and Responsibilities**

Human Resources Manager Role Specific Accountabilities:

- Deliver on aspects of the people plans
- Maintain communication on HR systems, programs, and processes to support functional HR needs.
- Provides strategic leadership to ensure HR efforts and outcomes are fully aligned with business needs for all HR activities, including HR Planning and Administration, Recruitment, Payroll, Compensation and Benefits, Performance Management, Training and Development, HR Fiscal Management, Labour Relations and Legal Compliance
- Working knowledge of work permits, LMIAs and international recruitment as asset
- Responsible for planning, budgeting, development and evaluation of the department ensuring the most effective use of resources. In addition, the incumbent participates in other departmental activities and related CRM projects, as required.
- Ensure compliance with HR policies/labour legislation and escalate risks as needed.
- The ideal individual will be driven, capable of working autonomously and comfortable with both the newness of the role and task ambiguity. S/he must be able to execute
- Ensures a positive relationship with union partner, including negotiating and maintaining the collective agreement
- Able to provide clear direction for their team and possess strong ethical behavior with an entrepreneurial spirit to reflect ownership and accountability. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Provide feedback to ensure HR programs meet functional group needs.
- Manage coaching and counseling on employee and labour relations.
- Cultivate business relationships to drive employee engagement.
- Develop HR content as a Subject Matter Expert.

**Working Conditions**

The standard office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. Most of the work occurs during regular weekday office hours. However, as an international company with frequent interaction with head office, hours of work involved may vary to accommodate differences in time zones. Flexible hours are required and may include evening and week-end hours.

This job operates in office and food manufacturing setting. Travel may be required, both within Canada and internationally.

**Covid-19 Vaccination Policy**

**Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion**

During our recruitment process we are looking for an incumbent that will not only learn and grow in the role, but also contribute to our diverse, equal and inclusive culture.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kingston, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Human resources: 7 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person