The Opportunity:
The People Leader, Hamilton serves as the strategic HR partner to the Site Operations Leader and salaried team. This role leads the execution of enterprise HR programs, supports business strategy through workforce planning, salaried succession, performance management, organizational effectiveness, change management, engagement, and HR compliance while enabling operational excellence.

Working in a unionized manufacturing environment, the People Leader provides strategic and operational leadership across the site, builds leadership capability, strengthens the team member experience, and enables sustainable business performance through an aligned and effective people strategy.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by September 24. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Reason for vacancy:Existing Headcount
Compensation:$96,000 - $141,000 CAD base pay annually plus annual short-term incentive

The above compensation reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. The base salary offered may vary based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, education, training, job- related knowledge, and other organizational requirements. For part-time roles, salaries are adjusted according to scheduled hours.In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in Maple Leaf's annual short-term incentive plan.
Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Strategic HR Partnership: Partner with the Site Operations Leader to develop and execute people strategies that align with operational priorities and the Enterprise People strategy.
• Site HR Strategy & Execution: Provide leadership and support to business leaders to ensure the effective execution and delivery of enterprise HR programs, policies, and initiatives across the site.
• Talent & Succession Management: Lead talent review and succession planning to build a strong leadership pipeline through identification, development, and capability building.
• Performance Management: Coach people leaders to drive effective salaried performance management, including goal setting, development, and succession readiness.
• Employee Engagement & Culture: Lead employee engagement initiatives with leaders to strengthen culture, improve retention, and enhance the team member experience.
• Labour Relations Oversight: Own the site's labour relations strategy, serve as the escalation point for grievances, and act as site bargaining lead, while the LR & ER Supervisor leads day-to-day execution.
• Influence key stakeholders to ensure alignment, support and delivery of all people initiatives and programs.
• Deliver HR advisory services, direction and support to leaders, management and staff in areas such as employee development, performance management, human rights, employment law, policy interpretation and conflict resolution.
• Provide advice and guidance on complex labour relations matters, including grievance and dispute resolution, interpretation and application of the collective bargaining agreement, and disciplinary matters.
• Lead bargaining preparation, including pre-bargaining risk assessment and proposal development, and serve as a key member of the bargaining team.
• Provide coaching and leadership to the site Human Resources team, including the LR & ER Supervisor.
• Facilitate organizational development and change management initiatives that strengthen culture, capability, and operational effectiveness.
• Develop and drive the annual HR plan for the facility, aligned with site priorities and enterprise HR initiatives.
• Ensure key HR performance indicators, including attendance, turnover, retention, engagement, succession strength, and workforce plan accuracy, are tracked, monitored, and used to inform action.
• Drive continuous improvement across Human Resources practices, processes, and service delivery.

What You'll Bring:

• Proven and recurring success leading a broad HR portfolio at a comparable level of scope, complexity, and accountability within a unionized manufacturing or site-operations environment.
• Demonstrated strength as a strategic HR business partner, with the capability to translate operational priorities and enterprise people strategy into clear, executable site plans.
• Advanced capability in talent and succession planning, leadership coaching, performance management, workforce planning, HR analytics, organizational effectiveness, and change leadership.
• A proven track record of proactively managing labour-management relationships, resolving complex issues, leading grievance escalation, and contributing to or leading collective bargaining.
• Successful and consistent delivery of enterprise HR programs, policies, and initiatives in a fast-paced, demanding operational environment.
• Strong business and operational acumen, with the judgment to connect people decisions to safety, quality, service, cost, and overall site performance.
• Proven ability to build leadership capability, strengthen succession pipelines, improve performance management quality, and enable measurable improvements in engagement and retention.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, influencing, and relationship-management skills, with the ability to navigate complex and sensitive situations with discretion.
• Highly developed planning, prioritization, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Post-secondary degree with a concentration in Human Resources, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related discipline. CHRL designation is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR information systems. Experience with SAP is an asset.
• Clear alignment with the Maple Leaf Foods Leadership Values, demonstrating sound judgment, accountability, curiosity, transparency, humility, and a commitment to building diverse and inclusive teams.

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, 'speaker series' events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.