Job Description
HR Generalist
We’re a naan traditional company…
As the Human Resources Generalist (Talent and Development (T&D) Team Member Advisor), your main priority is to ensure a Healthy and Engaged Manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for providing execution and ongoing support of all Human Resources policies, procedures, and processes, ensuring consistency in all of our people practices. You will actively work with your manufacturing leadership teams and our recruitment agency partners to maintain optimal staffing levels, as well as provide support to Team Members. The T&D Team Member Advisor works closely with the Talent and Development Business Partner at their location to provide comprehensive human resources support to their team. Previous experience in a human resources environment within a manufacturing plant or warehouse is mandatory.
Shift: Afternoon from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm Monday to Friday
What FGF Offers:
- FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training. Unleashing Your Potential.
- Competitive compensation, employee bonus program.
- Health benefits & a generous, flexible medical/health spending account with EAP.
- RRSP company matching program.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping etc.
Primary Responsibilities
- Works closely with Manufacturing Leaders and Team Members by having an active presence on the plant floor to drive Human Resources programs, processes and policies to continuously enhance working relationships, build engagement and increase retention.
- Execute and institutionalize all Talent and Development engagement and improvement initiatives
- Advise Manufacturing Leaders on Team Member relations issues, ie. performance management, attendance management, respectful workplace and code of conduct
- Support Progressive Discipline process including investigations, documentation, recommendations and coaching/issuance of discipline with Manufacturing Leaders
- Act as first point of contact for all hourly Team Members on all Team Member relations questions, concerns and issues
- Investigate/respond to Team Members in a timely manner ensuring follow-up and closure of each case
- Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day to day management of Team Members reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance
- Utilize and be proficient in full process of all HR systems (ADP, Navex, etc.)
- Work closely with Manufacturing Leaders to determine staffing requirements
- Acts as contact for recruitment agency partners including:
- overseeing agency communications
- on board new agency Team Members
- works with Manufacturing and agencies to ensure day to day manpower needs are met follow-up on any agency Team Member issues
- work with T&D Business Partner and Manufacturing Leaders to create agency action plans for staffing challenges and issues as well as continuous improvement
- Support any location specific audits
- Support Onboarding of FGF Team Members
- Responsible to ensure accurate recordkeeping of Team Members within HRIS system and Time and Attendance System including errors and issues
- In conjunction with all key stakeholders, problem solve and trouble shoot any issues or challenges
- Actively participates and support Health & Safety initiatives: act as an advocate for programs
- Assist with T&D/Manufacturing projects as assigned
Required Experience
- 3 to 5 years related experience in Human Resources, in a large Manufacturing Environment or Warehouse
- Strong understanding of employment legislation specific to Ontario. (i.e.) Employment Standards Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, etc.
- Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to deal with and diffuse difficult situations and personalities
- Strong ability to communicate well with team and influence at various levels
- Able to provide solutions to Manufacturing Leaders and influence them on decisions
- Strong understanding and ability to institutionalize HR policies/procedures and Team Member 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.
- Ability to take the initiative, analyze and problem solve
- Strong investigation skills and sound judgement are required
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
- Valid driver’s license and vehicle required
What is the recipe for a great career at FGF?
Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! FGF is a leading North American bakery company with facilities across the USA and Canada with a specialized focus across all key bakery categories, including naan, muffins, croissants, donuts, cakes, artisan breads, and flatbreads.
As an innovative company that is continually growing, there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of. We have an entrepreneurial spirit that encourages all our Team Members to use their creativity and out-of-the-box thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.
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