The Opportunity:

As part of the HR Business Partner team, the Manager plays an integral role in supporting the achievement of Maple Leaf Foods (MLF) business objectives through an engaged, high performing workforce.  The Manager is an experienced generalist with a proven track record of providing value-add HR solutions and impactful coaching to all levels of the business. The Manager works closely with the leaders of their assigned functions to ensure talent needs are being met and team engagement is strong.  This position appeals to those with a passion for problem solving, leading change and developing organizational talent. 

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Provide generalist support in areas such as talent management, engagement, performance coaching and recruitment
• Understand business priorities for MLF and assigned functions and develop appropriate people plans to support achievement
• Lead MLF talent processes including establishing plans to close any talent gaps
• Provide coaching on a broad range of topics (performance, development, career, etc.) to all levels of the business
• Partner with business leaders and the recruitment team to identify talent needs and participate in the selection process where appropriate
• Play an active role in building and maintaining strong engagement levels – including supporting People Survey communication and follow-up actions
• Deliver/facilitate various training or development programs
• Plan and/or execute organizational development and change management initiatives
• Leverage data to uncover trends and improve people metrics
• Partner with various Centres of Excellence in HR to share information and build alignment
• Lead and/or participate on various projects to improve the HR function and/or people experience  

Preferred Hiring Criteria:

• 5+ years of progressively responsible HR generalist roles, manager level experience preferred
• Post-secondary education in Human Resources
• HRPA designation preferred
• Proven ability to lead and coach others
• Knowledge of HR trends, practices, and legislation
• Exceptional communication (oral and written) and influencing skills
• Ability to build mutually beneficial relationships
• Proven ability to handle multiple priorities
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Excellent presentation and facilitation
• Ability to identify opportunities and solve complex problems
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, team-based environment -including coaching others through change
• Proficient with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with SAP/mySuccess preferred
• Highly aligned with our Maple Leaf Values

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.
• A hybrid work model that embraces remote work for eligible roles, helping team members achieve work-life balance—combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful collaboration in the office setting. 
• 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.

About Us:

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.
• We aim to reduce our environmental footprint by 50% by 2025.

We’re a global food company with more than 13,500 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

Maple Leaf Foods is committed to ensuring the health and safety of all our employees.  As part of this commitment, we have adopted a number of COVID-19 safety measures, including a requirement for all employees to be fully vaccinated by March 31, 2022 and to show proof of vaccination.   In keeping with this policy, successful candidates will need to provide proof of vaccination by March 31, 2022 (or prior to their first day of work if the start date is after March 31, 2022).  We will of course consider accommodations for anyone unable to be vaccinated following human rights and other applicable laws
We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.
Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at accommodations@mapleleaf.com.

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