Human Resources Coordinator - Field

Job Title: Human Resources Coordinator - Field Location: Belleville, ON About Us: Welcome to Lactalis Canada – where we take pride in being recognized as one of Forbes' 2022 top employers! Our journey revolves around enhancing the lives of Canadians through a rich variety of dairy delights, including some of Canadian’s favourite dairy brands such as Black Diamond Cheese, Lactantia Milk, Astro Yogourt, Balderson Cheese, and Cheestrings. In fact, we’re proud to say our products grace the shelves of an incredible 94% of Canadian households! With a 140-year legacy driven by innovation and unwavering quality, we’re seeking like-minded individuals to join us in shaping our next chapter. About the opportunity: The Human Resources Coordinator works with line managers within one or more manufacturing facilities and distribution centers. The position supports the Human Resources Manager by developing, implementing, and ensuring appropriate action on key priority areas such as employee relations, performance, communications, safety, training & development and attendance management. Acts as an HR resource to operations staff on communications, recognition activities, training, employee and labour relations, compensation and benefits, and recruitment. The attributes we are looking for:

• Provide support with Health and Safety programs, including assisting the Human Resources Manager with the development and implementation of safety training and ensuring required records related to Health & Safety (WSIB, accident investigation etc.) are maintained.
• Assist the site leadership team in improving their operational effectiveness by providing input in the development of KPI scorecards, tracking and reporting. In addition, assist the HR Manager in ensuring that each site’s leadership team consistently manages every element of the Corporate HR Annual Audit applicable to their facility.
• Provide guidance to line managers on the administration of collective agreement(s), benefits, pension and respond to general Human Resources inquiries of employees and management.
• Provide assistance in recruitment and selection, co-ordinate the on-boarding process and ensure all documents pertaining to the life cycle of any employee are accurately and timely processed (i.E. PATS for new hires, changes, termination etc.)
• Administer, monitor and follow up on disability claims (STD, LTD, WCB). Co-ordinate activities with the Benefits Manager to ensure employees are expeditiously returned to work and liaise with the proper insurance providers and/or government bodies as appropriate.
• Attend Labour Relations meeting as appropriate and participates in Labour Relations proceedings by researching and preparing documentation for grievances, hearings, and arbitrations.
• Maintain data and records for the site(s) as appropriate (personnel files, training records etc.) and produce regular and ad-hoc reports for the site(s) as requested.

What you will bring:

• Post-secondary education preferably in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations or Business;
• CHRP Designation or working towards it is an asset;
• 1-3 years of work related experience preferably in a unionized environment;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, customer service orientation and ability to build effective working relationships with all stakeholders;
• Organizational skills, detail orientation, flexibility and learning agility;
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and solve inquiries and issues expeditiously and efficiently;
• Proficient withstandard office computer technology such as Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office products and the Internet as well as Human Resources Information systems;
• Knowledge of applicable statutes, HR trends and practices.

What Lactalis will offer:

• A Competitive Base Salary
• Company Vehicle or Car Allowance
• A Performance-Based Bonus System
• 4 Weeks of Vacation
• Benefits starting day 1
• A Pension Program with an Employer Match at 100% of up to 6%
• Tuition reimbursement plan of up to $3,000/year
• A Volunteer Day to give back to your community
• Learning and Development opportunities
• A commitment to internal career advancement with potential for international mobility

Our ESG commitment: Our ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) roadmap drives our sustainability mission. We aim to positively impact communities and the planet by enabling stakeholders including our people, consumers, customers, suppliers, dairy farmers, government, and industry partners to have a positive impact on the wellbeing of our communities and the planet through all that we do. At Lactalis Canada, we value our employees as catalysts for positive change. Together, we will create a sustainable future, promote belonging, and make a lasting impact on the world. Our commitment to DEI: Fuel Our Culture with Your Uniqueness! Lactalis thrives on the value each person brings. We're dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, inviting personal and professional growth, and embracing everyone's true selves. We're committed to crafting an environment that genuinely welcomes all, reflecting the richness of our people and communities. Our promise extends to accessible processes and spaces. If you require accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent), please inform our Talent Acquisition team – confidentiality will be maintained. Note: Lactalis Canada does not conduct credit or background checks through LinkedIn. If required, we'll contact you after signing a Job Offer.