Human Resource Generalist

Ancaster, ON, CA, L9G 3L1

L9G 3L1

Job Type: Human Resources

L9G 3L1

Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins and pastries from beloved brands like La Brea Bakery®, Otis Spunkmeyer®, and Oakrun Farm Bakery®. With 15 bakeries in North America, we are committed to driving innovation, predicting upcoming consumer trends and flavors, and exceeding our customers’ expectations. Aspire Bakeries champions the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity and Care to help us deliver on People Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Collaboration.

The Generalist is responsible for contributing to various HR functions such as disability management, recruitment, employee relations and performance management.

Responsibilities:

• Provide HR support and advice to management and employees to ensure the fair and equitable application of Human Resources policies and procedures, assist with general inquiries
• Foster positive employee relations and effectively manage employee relations issues, coach and counsel both management and employees on conflict resolution, disciplinary action and other employee relations issues.
• Work with Supervisors/Managers to prepare corrective action letters as necessary and support the annual performance management process for all employees
• Assist and/or lead employee complaint and investigation process, as needed
• Assist in the implementation and communication/training of all HR policies and procedures
• Liaise with TA Manager in recruitment and selection process (posting jobs internally and externally, setting up job fairs, conducting pre-screening interviews, schedule interviews, and ensure completion of background checks and employment references, prepare and present job offers
• Host new hire employee orientations as required, and ensure all online onboarding, paperwork and training is completed. Ensure applicable excel files are updated as necessary.
• Act as liaison with temporary agency for managing temp to perm candidates and the hiring process
• Prepare weekly reports, such as bakery turnover and recruitment/staffing
• Participate in weekly staffing meetings with managers to understand hiring needs in bakery
• Complete exit interviews and provides feedback to HR Manager
• Assist team in the disability management and return to work programs for non-work related claims. This may include, communication with insurance representatives, physicians, and other applicable parties. Assist in the completion of LTD forms as required.
• Manage the document control process for job descriptions, HR policies and procedures
• Assist HR Team with coordinating annual social events
• Participate in various Human Resources initiatives and projects in support of Company goals
• Provide backup for benefits and payroll administration
• Perform all other duties assigned

Qualifications:

• University degree or equivalent, preferably in Human Resources Management or related field required
• Minimum of 3-5 years of HR Generalist experience, preferably in the manufacturing environment required
• Knowledge of ESA, Human Rights Code, OHSA , WSIB Regulations and other related legislation pertaining to workplace Human Resources required
• Preference will be given to candidates who hold their CHRP/CHRL designation
• Strong written and verbal communication as well as interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated professional standards regarding customer service, ethics and confidentiality
• Flexibility with ability to adapt, respond quickly and manage change in a fast paced environment
• Self started with the demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and takes initiative to achieve results
• Hands-on, willing attitude, dedicated, energetic, strong organization and Project Management skills

We thank each applicant for taking the time and effort to submit your resume, however, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Our organization is committed to promoting the independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity of persons with disabilities by ensuring the accessibility of our facilities and services. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance.