HR Business Partner - Guelph, ON
Job Type: Full Time / Permanent
Location: Guelph, ON
Would you like to be a part of a revolution in agriculture in Canada? If so, we would love to hear from you!
At GoodLeaf Farms we are a proud Canadian company at the forefront of innovation, striving to grow food security for communities from coast to coast. We are breaking ground in an industry that is quickly proving itself to be sustainable, not only environmentally but economically and socially as well. We are focused on producing ultra-fresh greens, 365 days a year using no harsh chemicals, a carbon footprint that is just half that of a traditional farm and using less than 10% of the water traditionally used, to create a world where plants thrive!
Why work at GoodLeaf Farms?
It is our commitment to provide you with the work environment and tools necessary to be successful in your role. We hope that you will find your work here rewarding, challenging, and meaningful.
You will have the opportunity to take your career to the next level. GoodLeaf is growing and we want you to grow along with us!
We have an entrepreneurial and inclusive spirit with the heart of a startup.
We foster an environment of cooperation and communication.
We have competitive compensation and benefits
Every day at GoodLeaf Farms we get to help solve the challenge of food security for communities across Canada and do it in innovative ways that inspire healthy lifestyles. We think that's exciting and the best reason of all to join us!
What we are looking for
We are looking for you to be responsible for the strategic and tactical execution of human resources programs and initiatives while serving as an allied business partner for internal client groups.
What you will be doing
This role will work in-office at the Guelph location, and have the following responsibilities:
Ensure the Guelph Farm is fully staffed, which includes executing full-cycle recruitment when and if required
Deploy employee retention strategies
Implement and manage HR strategies, practices, and processes
Create, track and provide regular updates on HR, H&S and disability KPI's
Coordinate, implement and lead employee engagement initiatives and events
Identify training gaps, implement training/development initiatives, and create succession
plans to support business needs
Investigate employee incidents and disability claims and advise management on next steps
Update and ensure compliance in all health & safety matters - documentation, onsite
inspections, first aid programs, JHSC, posting requirements, etc...
Train and coach leadership on various key skills (ie. Incident investigation & reporting,
performance management, employee motivation, etc...)
Manage the WSPS Safety Excellence program
Update and maintain policies and manuals
Ensure benefits and pay matters are accurate and timely
Monitor and audit the time & attendance process
Must have's
4+ years of progressive HR Experience in an HR Generalist or HRBP capacity
Completion of a college diploma or university degree in HR Management or related field
Experience in a manufacturing facility
Experience in disability claim management
Demonstrated experience creating successful employee engagement and retention
solutions
Highly adaptable and flexible to work early mornings, evenings or weekends, when required
Strong ability to negotiate and influence
Experience coaching front-line leadership and building development programs
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Nice to have's
Experience in a food processing facility in an HRBP capacity
Experience with building comp structures, and disability management
Experience implementing HR platforms (ie. HRIS)
Fluency in French
GoodLeaf Farms is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at GoodLeaf Farms are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, colour, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.