Job Description

Reporting to the HR Business Partner, Lunenburg, the HR Generalist, Lunenburg Operations is responsible for the effective utilization and development of human resources programs and processes throughout the Operations and Supply Chain organization. The incumbent will report to and work closely with the HR Business Partner to support both salaried and hourly unionized employees in a fast-paced, high performance Supply Chain.

*This is a 14-month contract position

Essential Duties and responsibilities

• Manage disability claims, attendance, and accommodation processes, partnering with EHS and HR to support safe and timely return-to-work outcomes.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, orientations, probation reviews, and internal job posting and bidding processes in line with the collective agreement.
• Provide day-to-day HR guidance to employees and supervisors on performance, compliance, benefits, and collective agreement matters.
• Maintain accurate HRIS records for employee changes and validate time and attendance data for payroll processing.
• Coordinate training, employee communications, recognition programs, social initiatives, and workplace events to support engagement.
• Participate in disciplinary processes, including investigations, documentation, union meetings, and coaching for people leaders.
• Assist with collective bargaining preparation, data analysis, and implementation of new or revised collective agreement provisions.
• Promote a positive, values-aligned workplace culture while maintaining strict confidentiality of employee and labour relations information.

Qualifications

• Post secondary education (University degree preferred)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Human Resources, preferably in a unionized environment, including labour relations, recruiting, and performance management
• CPHR Designation preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite coupled with in-depth experience with HRIS systems (preferably UKG/UltiPro)
• Innovative and Continuous Improvement mindset with a commitment to meeting deadlines
• Ability to work with all levels of management and production
• Superior interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work both independently and as a team player
• Ability to put our customer at the forefront of decision making

Current employees please note: this position is referral bonus eligible! See our policy for more details.

What's in it for you?

Join High Liner Foods for a career where you shape your path, backed by great benefits, flexible work, and a culture of diversity, innovation, and sustainability. Immerse yourself in opportunities to make a real impact and grow with us in our mission to nourish lives. Start your adventure where endless possibilities to thrive together await.

• Competitive Salary
• Employee & Family assistance programs
• Wellness Programs
• Family friendly Flex policies & Summer hours
• Volunteer hours
• Learning and mentorship opportunities
• Safety focused work environment

About High Liner Foods

Founded in 1899 in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, High Liner Foods has grown from a small salt fish company into a leading North American processor and marketer of value-added frozen seafood Our trusted brands — including High Liner, Fisher Boy, Mirabel, Sea Cuisine, C.Wirthy & Co, Mrs. Paul’s, Van de Kamp’s, and Icelandic Seafood — are enjoyed by families, restaurants, and institutions across Canada and the United States.

Guided by our purpose of Reimagining Seafood to Nourish Life, we combine over a century of expertise with innovation, consumer insight, and responsible practices to deliver high-quality seafood people can trust.

At High Liner Foods, we are a people-first organization We invest in our employees through development opportunities, collaborative teamwork, and a culture where safety, well-being, and growth are priorities. Whether in our offices, plants, or distribution teams, our people work together to deliver excellence and drive the future of seafood.

Our Values

Serve with Purpose – We put our customers and consumers at the heart of everything we do, creating quality products that help to nourish lives and foster connections that go beyond the plate.

Do the Right Thing – We lead with integrity, act responsibly, and make choices that support our people, our partners, and our planet. .

Innovate & Reimagine – We challenge the norm, embrace fresh ideas, and turn innovation into impact.

All Hands on Deck – Powered by people and driven by purpose, we lead with courage, hold one another accountable, and celebrate as a team

Ready to make waves with us? Join High Liner Foods and help shape the future of seafood.

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