fgf brands Hiring for Human Resources and Health & Safety Business Partner at Greater Sudbury, ON Full Time

Job Description:
Wonderbrands, is a leading North American bakery (formerly Weston Foods, fresh and frozen businesses) with 140 years of experience in baking packaged breads, artisan breads, and donuts. We are one of the largest bakeries in North America and makers of Wonder Bread, Country Harvest, D’Italiano, Gadoua, and Casa Mendosa.

Wonderbrands, a division of FGF Brands, is unlocking an incredible opportunity for growth through a focus on production innovation capabilities, through a leading edge supply chain practice and investing deeply in communities where we bake. We are hiring to build a robust Talent and Development team to support our bakeries and Team Members.

As the Human Resources and Health & Safety Business Partner, your main responsibility is to assist our production team in a fast paced manufacturing environment. You provide support and co-ordination in the consistent and effective application of policies, procedures, and practices of Human Resources for all team members. Responsibilities include Employee Relations; Health and Safety; Recruitment, Training and other tasks as required. Previous experience in a human resources manufacturing environment is essential.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Actively work as a liaison between Operations, Team Members (agency and full time), Talent & Development

Manage relationship, sourcing and communication of Agency partners as required.

Apply and interpret policies, practices, and procedures to ensure compliance and business expectations are met

Conduct investigations to resolve employee relations and labor relations issues, and ensuring positive relations are maintained

Work closely with the Health & Safety team to ensure compliance with health and safety standards by instilling a sense of urgency regarding health and safety concerns and investigating health and safety issues immediately to maintain a safe and secure work environment for all employees

In partnership with the Labour Relations team, support Joint Labour Management meetings and grievance tracking as required by site. May support negotiation preparations as required.

Works closely with Operations Leaders, to determine their current and upcoming Staffing needs. Support and participate in recruitment efforts onsite, partnering with the Talent Acquisition team as required.

In conjunction with all key stakeholders, problem solve and trouble shoot any issues or challenges

In conjunction with Operations Leaders, assists and participates in Progressive Disciplinary situations related to team members

In conjunction with Operations Leaders, assists and participates in most Performance Evaluations related to team members along with the appropriate Operations Leaders

Assist with T&D/Operations projects as assigned

Mentor/coach and lead Talent & Development Site Coordinators if applicable

Manage and participate in Internal Job positing process.

ABOUT YOU:
Related experience in a similar role within a Manufacturing facility

Post-secondary education in Human Resources or a related field

Good understanding/working knowledge of HR policies/procedures, benefits and employee relations

Proven competency in the operation of key office software and productivity tools such as: MS Office suite of tools, working knowledge of an HRIS

Experience with Health & Safety initiatives (previous experience as a H&S committee member required)

Health & Safety certification highly desired

Leadership experience

Leadership Competencies

Energizes and Mobilizes Team Members

Team Member Selection – Takes ownership for selecting the right talent for the right role.

Team Member Development – Continually develops and upgrades team members; coaching and sharing knowledge and experience, uses appropriate style and methods in enabling team to be successful.

Team Member Engagement – Creates an environment where people enjoy working hard towards achieving mission, including creating an environment of fun and celebration while delivering results.

Creates Winning Relationships

Performance and Development Feedback – Communicates clear performance expectations, providing feedback in a straight forward and timely manner.

Empowerment – Delegates effectively, providing support and opportunities for growth through empowering others.

Change Management – Communicates change positively and seeks to enable change. Generates excitement to inspire others. Always communicating in an open manner.

Consensus Building – Is effective at consensus building, always doing what is right for the business. Adheres to our mindset of no politics.