HR Advisor

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Role Overview:

As the Talent and Development (T&D) On-Site Advisor, your main priority is to ensure a healthy and engaged Manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for providing execution and ongoing support of all Human Resources policies, procedures, and processes, ensuring consistency in our people practices. You will actively work with your manufacturing leadership teams and our recruitment agency partners to maintain optimal staffing levels and provide support to Team Members. The Advisor works closely with the Business Partner to provide on-site comprehensive human resources support to their team. Previous experience in a human resources environment within a manufacturing plant or warehouse is mandatory.   

What FGF Offers:

• FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training. Unleashing Your Potential 
• Competitive compensation, benefits, & a generous flexible medical/health spending account
• RRSP matching program
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee bonus program
• Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping etc. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Works closely with Manufacturing Leaders and Team Members by having an active presence on (60%) the plant floor to drive HR programs, processes, and policies to continuously enhance working relationships, build engagement, and increase retention.
• Execute and institutionalize all HR engagement and improvement initiatives.
• Advise Manufacturing Leaders on Team Member relations issues, i.e., performance management, attendance management, respectful workplace, and code of conduct.
• Support Progressive Discipline process up to Team Leader level, including investigations, documentation, recommendations, and coaching/issuing discipline with Manufacturing Leaders.
• Act as the first point of contact for all hourly Team Members on all questions, concerns, and issues.
• Investigate/respond to Team Members in a timely manner, ensuring documentation, follow-up, and closure of each case.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of Team Members, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Act as a point of contact for recruitment agency partners.
• Responsible for ensuring accurate recordkeeping of Team Members within the HRIS system.
• Actively participates and supports Health and safety initiatives: act as an advocate for programs. 
• Assist with additional projects as assigned.

Qualifications: 

• 2-5 years of related experience as a HR Generalist or Advisor in in a large manufacturing environment or similar industry.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, develop positive relationships with all team members and leaders, and consistently deliver results.
• Strong understanding of employment legislation specific to Ontario. (i.e.) Employment Standards Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, etc. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: ability to deal with and diffuse difficult situations and personalities with ease.
• Able to provide solutions to Manufacturing Leaders and influence decision-making.
• Strong understanding and ability to institutionalize HR policies/procedures and Team Member relations.
• Proven competency in operating key office software and productivity tools such as MS Office suite of tools, working knowledge of an HRIS.
• Ability to take the initiative, analyze, and problem solve.
• Excellent investigative skills and the ability to make sound judgments.
• A valid driver's license and vehicle is required to travel within FGF owned facilities in the GTA.

What is the recipe for a great career at FGF?Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of. We have an entrepreneurial spirit which encourages all our team members to use their own creativity and out of the box thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.

"In compliance with Ontario's Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization."

Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills.  Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.

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