Reports to: Regional HR Manager – Longlife Direct Reports: none Location: 5 Days a week onsite in North York Pay Range: $52,300 to $87,100. Job Purpose This position closely partners with local management to provide strategic day to day HR guidance on all matters relating to legislative and companywide HR policy management, recruitment, employee relations, performance management and retention. Responsibilities Provide day-to-day support to hourly and salaried employees on all HR matters. Lead full-cycle recruitment and support hiring managers throughout the recruitment process and make hiring recommendations. Facilitate new hire orientation and onboarding and offboarding of employees. Respond to questions from management and employees on a wide variety of HR matters and escalating higher level and serious matters to Regional Manager, Human Resources. Support the execution of HR strategies, policies, procedures, and programs to sustain continued growth and retention in alignment with Gay Lea core values. Facilitate day-to-day employee relations, including complaint resolution, conducting investigations and recommending corrective action. Collaborate with the Regional Manager, Human Resources and the HR team to ensure alignment of programs and policies with overall strategic direction of organization. Provide support and assist with benefit related questions and concerns, claims resolutions, and any disability / WSIB transitional work management programs. Assist in implementing various HR initiatives, including providing recommendations on process and program improvements. Lead the organizing of corporate events such as fundraising campaigns and holiday parties; actively participate in Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. Other ad hoc projects as assigned by Management. Perform other job-related responsibilities as required or assigned. Required Skills and Abilities / Experience Post‑secondary degree in Human Resources; CHRP or equivalent experience required. Minimum 3 years’ work experience including: Hands‑on HR leadership role providing HR generalist support. Experience in a manufacturing environment. CPG industry (food industry) an asset. Health & Safety experience an asset. Working knowledge of Employment Standards, Human Rights, WSIB, and Labour legislation. Experience with full cycle recruiting. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong business acumen with a solid understanding of how to balance the needs of the business with positive employee engagement. Results‑oriented, self‑starter with exceptional interpersonal skills who can influence and coach others effectively. Superior collaborative and teamwork skills with the ability to quickly shift priorities to meet organization requirements collectively. Strong professionalism and diplomacy pertaining to all areas of discretion and confidentiality. Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and HRM systems. Experience in a Time & Attendance environment; background with Ceridian Dayforce an asset. EEO & Accommodation Statement Gay Lea Foods is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in our workplace. Reasonable accommodation is available upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process. #J-18808-Ljbffr