Cavendish Farms Looking for Human Resources Manager at New Annan, PE Full Time

Human Resources Manager

Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen food products for retail and foodservice markets throughout Canada, the United States and around the world. We have state-of-the-art potato processing plants in PEI, Alberta and Jamestown, ND, and an appetizer plant in Wheatley, Ontario. Head office is in Dieppe, NB and sales office locations are in Toronto, Montreal and Boston.

Reporting to the Director, Operations, the successful candidate must be customer focused, thrive in a fast paced, ever-changing environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism, accuracy and detail. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a “can do” attitude. This position will act as a strategic business partner to develop, support and execute various employee relations, performance management and communication strategies in support of the New Annan site.

Successful Candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Post-secondary education with an emphasis on HR, or equivalent experience in manufacturing
• A seasoned human resource professional, knowledgeable and experienced in managing all HR functions with progressive experience in Human Resources
• 5 to 10 years of human resources and labour relations experience
• Ability to prioritize, coordinate, and manage multiple activities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated professional maturity and ability to handle confidential information
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Strong sense of urgency to complete tasks
• Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high quality work
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral
• Demonstrated computer proficiency: Microsoft Suite

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and continue to develop the New Annan Human Resources and Payroll Team
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and Collective Agreement
• Provide expertise and hands-on support in a broad range of HR functions including employee relations, leadership development, employee engagement, performance management, training and development, compensation, recruitment/retention, disability management, and Employee Wellness
• Lead late stage grievance, arbitration, and collective bargaining processes
• Build positive working relationships across all levels of the organization
• Identify and address continuous improvement opportunities within HR/Labour Relations processes and HR data sources
• Develop communication plans, prepare and deliver required communications, presentations and correspondence.

Cavendish Farms is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• A flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs
• Health & wellness reimbursements, includes gym memberships, fitness classes or online workout programs
• Maternity leave top-up program (if applicable)
• RRSP matching program
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and developments well as 24/7 access to online curated learning
• Growth and progression opportunities within Cavendish Farms and the larger network of the JD Irving group of companies
• Relocation costs (if applicable)

Wage range: Starting at $70,000

This posting is a temporary 18 month contract

To Apply for this Career Opportunity:

Please apply online by April 10, 2023

We appreciate your interest in our company! Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

To learn more about our products and services, here.

Cavendish Farms Corporation is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.