Job description
HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR
Thunder Creek Pork Inc. is part of a family-owned global provider of high quality specialty meat products, has an exciting opportunity for a Human Resources Generalist, based out of our Moose Jaw, SK location.
Our parent company, Donald’s Fine Foods, has been operating for over 30 years with three plants in British Columbia and two in Saskatchewan, and has built its business around the core values of integrity, quality, innovation and superior customer service. We know our dedicated staff is what makes it all possible.
Company Values
- Customer Focused – Exceptional customer service is the measure of our success
- Integrity – Fairness, honesty, responsibility, and trust mark every relationship inside and outside of the company
- People - We treat our employees, customers, suppliers, and the community with trust and respect
- Quality – Uncompromising standards in everything we do
- Safety – We care about our people and emphasize a culture of safety throughout our company.
The Human Resources Generalist position is a full-time (approximately 40 hours/week) position at our Moose Jaw facility (located at 720 Lillooet Street West, Moose Jaw. Saskatchewan and involves working Monday to Friday during operational working hours)
Assigned to the DFF Thunder Creek Pork plant located in Moose Jaw SK, the Human Resources Generalist plays an integral role in the support of the various team members. Working in conjunction with corporate-level HR programs, the generalist provides day to day essential human resources programs in support of the organization’s Mission, Vision, Values. The generalist is an active member of the site leadership team to ensure the application of sound human resource management practices.
Wages and Benefits:
- Extended Health and Dental Benefits Plan which includes: medication coverage, paramedical coverage and vision care.
- RRSP matching after a year of continuous employment.
- Annual Incentive Plan: Discretionary Bonus
- Employee discount Meat Purchase Program
- Growth, Training and Development Opportunities (Leadership Plan)
- Annual Family Days and Christmas Party
Critical Objectives
- Ensure HR transactional activities/plans following company strategy
- Ensure recruitment, onboarding and orientation activities meet customer expectations
- Ensure effective HR site activities conform with the site and corporate safety, quality, and service standards
- Maintain a strong customer service relationship with internal and external customers
- Facilitate the execution of the site management/union LR meetings
- Ensure consistent employee relations service levels
RESPONSIBILITIES
1) Recruitment
- Lead recruiting activities as needed, shortlist, screen, and coordinate interviews for the Company’s Moose Jaw, SK location
- Complete reference checks and facilitate employment offers
- Manage the Temporary Foreign Worker program (LMIA, SINP, and RNIP)
- Enter new hires into the timekeeping system/HRIS
- Orientation and Onboarding
- Coordinate and host orientation sessions for new hires at the Company’s Moose Jaw, SK location
- Ensure that key onboarding milestones are met for all new hires
- Track probationary periods for pay and benefits purposes
2) Retention
- Design and develop mechanisms to analyze key drivers behind Company turnover and implement employee retention strategies to address gaps
- Work in conjunction with other members of the HR team to ensure a consistent approach on all employment matters between locations
- Execute exit interviews
- Metrics and reporting
- Maintain recruitment and turnover metrics and report out
- Analyze turnover and engagement metrics and recommend action plans for areas of opportunity
- Maintain employee training matrix
3) Employee Rewards & Events
- Plan and facilitate Company events
- Research, recommend and sustain employee rewards program
- Maintains recognition programs
4) Administrative Support
- Maintaining employee files, both paper and electronic (HRIS) ensuring files are kept current.
- Manage the payroll and benefits ADP support for staff members; absence and time management; includes tracking probationary periods, benefits and review dates; advising management in a timely fashion of upcoming dates.
- Assisting in the coordination of benefits paperwork and offering employee assistance when required.
- Fielding employee queries regarding benefits and payroll ensures confidentiality is strictly maintained.
- Manage administration of WCB claims (including First Aid reports)
- Other duties assigned
5) Brand Ambassador
- In alignment with the recruitment strategy identifying approaches for attracting new talent and positioning within the market.
- Responsible for full-cycle recruitment of hourly employees (screening applications, scheduling interviews, preparing paperwork and conducting reference checks).
- Develop and manage recruitment procedures including job descriptions, job postings, and advertising; screen and select candidates for interview based on knowledge, skill and abilities; onboard and provide new hire orientation; conduct exit interviews.
- Support the HR and Operations teams in the facilitation of all Company Events
- Work in a manner that exemplifies honesty, integrity quality, and trust encouraging employees to strive and maximize their ability and performance
- Leading by example at all times by adhering to and promoting Company procedures and policies.
- At all times promote the Company positively at work and in the community
- Promote adherence to HACCP/CFIA regulations and best practices at all times
- Critical KPIs
- Turnover/Absenteeism
- TRIR/Severity/Frequency/WCB work orders
- Vacancies
- Training hours/ee
- Employee survey
- Skill/Training Matrix Achievement
- Average Time for Recruitment
- Candidates Interviewed Per Hire
- Retention (%)
Requirements
- Diploma with a focus in HR Management or equivalent combination of education and work experience
- WCB experience in claims management
- Experience with Temporary Foreign Worker's Program is very essential
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Human Resources with a focus on high volume recruitment
- CPHR designation or working towards it is considered an asset
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and act under pressure
- Excels as an individual contributor and active team member
- Strong written and oral communication skills in English
- Knowledge in Office Word, Excel and Outlook
- Valid Class 5 license
- Occasional travel will be required to attend any recruitment fairs
- Preference will be given to candidates with experience providing HR support within a Unionized manufacturing environment
Position Skills
- Effective Communication Skills
- Customer Service Skills
- Critical-Thinking Skills
- Analytical based Problem-Solving Skills
- Systems Mindset
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
Accountabilities
- Signing authority – 0K
- # of Direct Reports – 0
- Annual Budget – 0.15 Million
- IT equipment – Laptop
- Hire/Fire Employees – Yes in collaboration with departmental managers
Working Conditions
- Regular hours - Monday to Friday
- Project Work - Work as required
- Valid Driver’s license
Physical Requirements
- Working in noise challenged environments
- Working in production, cold storage, warehouse, and office environments
- Repetitive tasks
Required PPEs are provided including:
- Steel-toed boots, Hard hat
- Hearing protection
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Supplemental pay types:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Moose Jaw, SK S6H 8B4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Human resources: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
