HR Generalist

 

About Flora Food Group

We offer consumers a compelling choice in four growing categories: butters and spreads, creams, liquids and cheeses. We hold leadership positions in many of the 100 countries we operate in, with iconic brands including Flora, Becel+ProActiv, Blue Band, Country Crock, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter, Rama, and Violife, together with our local brands and Professional business.  

Global branded food champion Flora Food Group, offers the next generation of delicious, natural, nutritious food. Our products are more affordable and more sustainable than their dairy equivalents.  

 

The People and Organization Lead will execute the full HR agenda for the manufacturing unit, ensuring a seamless delivery of operational services and solutions. This is a hands-on role which supports and coaches line managers on all HR related tasks while delivering the long-term HR strategy which includes leadership development, performance management, employee management, and talent/skills development.

The People and Organization Lead will participate in ensuring that Flora Food Group HR processes for recruitment and hiring, payroll and benefits, labor relations and CBA administration, and performance management are effectively implemented and executed.

 

·      Safety.  Knowledge and understanding of national Safety and Environmental legislation and company policy, systems, and practice relevant to Sourcing Unit and the legal responsibility placed upon individuals. Must actively contribute to the safe working environment, to include full engagement in the Behaviour Based Safety Program.

·      Leadership.  Encourage the development of a highly effective team through the establishment of a positive team climate supported by authentic leadership and clear communication.  Be pro-active and strive to develop the best practices and action plans to deal with work demands.

·      Facilitation and Coaching.  An ability to facilitate and coach team members to support team performance and increase knowledge of policies, procedures and ways of working.

·      Decision Making. An ability to make decisions leveraging experience and knowledge of internal policies and practices to effectively and efficiently administer key programs.

·      Problem Solving. The ability to identify, prioritize and address problems using appropriate tools and techniques that eliminate recurrence.

·      Quality.  Knowledge of product quality, food safety procedures, and have full understanding of the site HACCP plan.

·      Management.  Able to coordinate business resources and apply risk management processes.  Keen sense of prioritization and ability to influence change.  Resolve conflicts where identified.

·      Administration.   Timely and accurate administration for all employees of the site; including but not limited to pay, performance, benefits, training and safety. 

·      Business Awareness.  Understand the business needs for change and innovation.

Operational Responsibilities:

·        Develop effective relationships across the organization and champion positive employee engagement. Function as an “advocate” for employees at all levels of the organization. Serve as a resource to employees related to employment activities, processes, policies, HRIS, etc. Provide advice and counsel to managers and supervisors regarding employee practices, performance improvement policies and employment laws.  Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all key HR Tools, systems and processes.

 

·        Act as first point of contact for hourly employees. Responsible for employee relations issues, policy and contract interpretation, local employee advocacy, and ensuring Flora Food Group’s high standard of integrity while balancing employee and manager customer service.

 

·        Support highly confidential cases and projects related to employee relation issues including investigations, facilitating disciplinary meetings, and providing consultative advice. This includes building relationships with management and employees, conducting and documenting investigative interviews and case conversations.

 

·        Supports the delivery and compliance with Flora Food Group HR policies, processes and local employment legislation for employees. Participate in the development and implementation of new HR related policies and procedures.

 

·        Own Benefits delivery and administration of all transactions not provided by third party.  Manage escalation of HR issues through to resolution while maintai