Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by January 28. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Responsible for leading hourly hiring activities – recruitment, interviewing, orientation
• Coordination and administration of leaves, layoffs and terminations
• Manage hourly attendance program
• Ensure all hourly MSS transactions are accurate and completed
• Administration of benefits and pension enrolment - assist employees with forms as well as answering inquiries and resolving any issues or concerns
• Actively facilitates and contributes to plant initiatives
• Run weekly and monthly reports and metrics, ie., turnover %, attendance, HR Metrics, Grievances, etc.
• Aid in identifying training and development opportunities and optimal delivery methods
• Work with various corporate departments including payroll, compensation and benefits, and HR services team to ensure needs of our employees are met
• Assist and provide coverage for payroll completion activities and inquiries
• Ensure people movement (new hires, voluntary and involuntary terminations, promotions, transfers etc.) is flawlessly executed in SAP 
• Partner with leaders to identify recruiting needs and play an active role in the selection process
• Prepare and deliver/facilitate various training or development programs
• Execute organizational development and change management initiatives
• Handles front line employee issues and participates in the grievance resolution process
• Work closely with the leadership team and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
• Actively facilitates and contributes to plant initiatives
• Actively engage and coach employees on Maple Leaf Values and their application
• Recognize, support and commit to our Food Safety Promise and Leadership Values
• Performs other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring:

• Have strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt messages/ tone of voice to the differing audiences and quickly build rapport
• Possess strong organizational, project management and problem-solving skills with impeccable multitasking abilities
• Demonstrate a good balance of initiative to progress matters or escalate if required
• Be a collaborative team player and prepared to go above and beyond in the interests of our customers and stakeholders
• Be proactive and forward planning, with the ability to work autonomously
• Uphold a strict level of confidentiality
• Display exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to encourage creative thinking
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and results-driven environment while maintaining a calm and confident approach
• Basic finance skills to support the development of annual budgets, tracking, and monthly reporting
• Minimum 2 years of Human Resources experience, ideally in a unionized manufacturing environment
• Supervisory experience is an asset
• Post-secondary degree with a concentration in Human Resource Management, business or related field
• Knowledge of applicable legislation and law
• Initiative, drive, demonstrated leadership and excellent communication skills
• Results orientated, work as part of a functional team and be an exceptional fit with our Maple Leaf Leadership Values
• Creative out of the box thinker that is results driven
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office (primarily Excel, Word & Power Point)

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.

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’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

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.

Disclaimer:  Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board.  Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.