HR Specialist HR Specialist

Job title: HR Specialist

Business area: Nestlé Canada

Location: 72 Sterling Rd, Toronto, ON M6R 2B6

Compensation Range: $65,000 – $75,000 CAD

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At Nestle Canada, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation and job posting practices. This position offers a competitive salary within the range specified above, in compliance with Ontario's pay transparency regulations.

A little bit about us

While Nestlé is known for KitKat, Gerber, Nescafe, and Häagen-Dazs, our recipe for success comes down to one thing: our people. We strive to lead a people-focused culture that empowers employees to bring their authentic selves to work each day. There are 3,000+ members of Nestlé Canada celebrated for taking action using agility, courage, and trust to find solutions that benefit the business or greater good. We're a team of changemakers, who are curious and challenge the status quo, that take risks that will help drive us forward. Our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you. We know that empowerment leads to strong employee engagement, a great work culture, and motivated employees

What to Expect:

Nestlé Canada is seeking an HR Specialist to join the Human Resources team at our Sterling Road Chocolate Factory in Toronto. This role will involve providing comprehensive HR services, including payroll duties, to our hourly and salaried employees. This position is an existing vacancy.

A day in the life:

• Maintain payroll processes and ensure accurate payroll administration
• Coordinate recruitment for various positions within the factory
• Process reference checks and follow up with employees regarding outstanding items
• Organize and set up factory visits
• Assist with data entry and order employee uniforms
• Perform administrative and filing tasks
• Coordinate and maintain factory documentation such as policies, guidelines, and SOPs
• Manage employee events administration (flowers, bereavement, etc.)
• Create and maintain the Human Resources Department POs
• Provide support to the Human Resources Manager, Generalist, and Director of Operations, including special projects
• Perform other duties as assigned

Role Requirements

• University degree or college diploma in Human Resources or a related field, or a professional HR designation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Previous experience working in a unionized environment is considered an asset.
• Strong commitment to fostering cooperative working relationships and providing superior customer service
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing circumstances
• Strong attention to detail and knowledge of processing payroll.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (especially Outlook, Word, and Excel); experience with Kronos is an asset
• Demonstrated problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills
• A strong work ethic and a desire to continuously improve HR processes

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment 
• Company matched pension plan 
• Three of Vacation and four/five/six personal days (Personal Paid Holidays) 
• Onsite free parking for employees
• Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company 
• Access to Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement 
• Bonus eligibility 
• Gender affirmation benefits to ensure access to necessary care, resources, and coverage for gender-affirming procedures
• Fertility Services and Surrogacy Medical Coverage to support the pursuit of a path to parenthood regardless of medical conditions, gender or sexual orientation
• Adoption benefits to remove some of the financial barriers associated with adoption
• Up to 50% off – Nespresso Coffee Machine, Capsules and accessories 
• Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites) 

What you need to know

We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don't delay in submitting your application.

Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences as a result of their education, perspectives, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.