Human Resources Manager

Sunrise Farms is a group of companies with primary focus in the poultry industry.

From our hatcheries to our “ready to eat” state of the art cooking facilities we service customers in the retail, food service and industrial sectors. We are proud of our support of the Canadian farm as well as our investment in the latest equipment and technologies at our facilities across Canada. Our test kitchens have the most current cooking equipment replicating that used in commercial establishments, to facilitate precision testing. This way you know the product you receive will perform to your expectations. We are proud of our long-standing partnerships with family-owned Canadian chicken farmers to produce high quality products.

Role:

Reporting directly to the Director, the Human Resources Manager is the key contact for the plant operations team and for overseeing all staff and personnel matters pertaining to recruitment and selection, conditions of employment, staff training, absenteeism control programs, employee concerns and grievance as well as other administrative tasks. He/she also provides advice and support to Management to ensure compliance with employment and labour laws. 

Responsibilities

• As a true generalist the manager will oversee the recruitment process, including interviews, orientation, and the setting up of new plant employees when required.
• Provide HR support to Plant Management Team
• Preparation and delivery of various training presentations as required.
• Monitors, supports, and administers progressive discipline program as required.
• Support in monitoring and maintaining attendance program, preparing letters etc.
• Implements HR strategies and initiatives aligned with Company objectives.
• Administers implementation plans in the areas of talent management, employee relations and employee engagement.
• Ensures all job descriptions are kept up-to-date, accurate and compliant with relevant laws/regulations for all positions.
• Analyzes staffing logistics and organizes documentation.
• Assists managers and employees to effectively apply HR policies and programs to ensure consistency in interpretation and application.
• Work closely with the Plant management team to ensure compliance with collective agreement and company policies.
• Work with the union and management, to assist and support employees with concerns/grievances.
• Ensures consistency of HR policies and procedures.
• Support OH& S and HR coordinator when required
• Other duties as assigned
• Oversee and manage one direct report, ensuring effective guidance and support in their role

Requirements

• Post-Secondary diploma in Human Resources, or business or related field preferable.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience, preferred in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of Employment Standards and labour laws.
• Previous experience in unionized work environment, negotiation, grievance and investigation process.
• Previous experience with OH&S and claims management preferred
• High sense of urgency, well organized and able to prioritize effectively.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills.
• Highly proficient computer skills, e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, when required.
• Previous experience with Ceridian/Dayforce.
• Works well on own and in a team environment 

At Sunrise Farms we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Please note that the expected new hire salary range provided is derived from a group of like roles within Sunrise Farms. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.