The Opportunity:As the Senior Manager, HR Ops & Labour Relations, you will lead HR Operations and Labour Relations support for sites with fewer than 200 employees. Reporting to Josh Torres, VP, Labour Relations & Site HR, you'll manage day-to-day Employee and Labour Relations issues while coaching HR Managers and site HR teams to strengthen consistency and capability across the network.
You'll ensure HR policy and collective agreements are applied consistently, partner closely with Operations leaders on site-level workforce priorities, and identify people and labour risks early so they are resolved before they affect operations. As the primary successor to the Director, HR Ops & Labour Relations, you'll also help build leadership bench strength for the network.
Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by October 28. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.
Reason for vacancy:Existing Headcount
Compensation:$122,000 - $172,000 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:- Labour & Employee Relations: Manage day-to-day Employee and Labour Relations issues across all sites.
- Investigations, Discipline & Grievances: Support investigations, discipline and grievance resolution, ensuring fair, consistent and timely outcomes.
- Bargaining Mandates: Support the creation and development of bargaining mandates, in partnership with site HR teams.
- Policy & Agreement Consistency: Ensure consistent application of HR policy and collective agreements across all sites.
- HR Operations Standardization: Drive standardization of HR Operations practices and site-level delivery.
- Operations Partnership: Partner with Operations leaders on workforce priorities, site execution and day-to-day people needs.
- Coaching & Capability: Coach and develop HR Managers and site HR teams to strengthen capability and readiness.
- Succession & Bench Strength: Build consistency and bench strength across the network, and serve as the successor pipeline to the Director role.
- Risk Identification: Identify people and labour risks early and escalate promptly with recommendations.
- Enterprise Support: Support enterprise HR/LR consistency initiatives and network-wide programs.
What You'll Bring:- Labour & Employee Relations: Proven experience managing investigations, discipline and grievances in a unionized, multi-site environment.
- Collective Agreement Expertise: Strong working knowledge of collective agreements and applicable labour and employment legislation, with experience ensuring consistent application of HR policy and agreements.
- Bargaining Support: Experience supporting bargaining preparation and the development of bargaining mandates.
- Risk Awareness: Strong attention to risk and compliance, with the ability to identify issues early and escalate with clear recommendations.
- Coaching & Development: Demonstrated ability to coach and develop HR Managers and site HR teams, building consistency and capability across a network.
- Judgment: Strong judgment and the ability to resolve complex issues.
- Influence: Comfortable influencing Operations leaders and site HR teams across a multi-site network.
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.
