Sandy Shore Farms Limited Looking for Human Resources Manager at Norfolk, ON Full Time

JOB POSTING
Port Burwell, ON

Role Human Resources Manager – full-time

Reports to CEO

Overview

Sandy Shore Farms is Canada’s largest grower/packer/shipper of asparagus. We are also a large grower/processor of bell peppers and onions. We are a family-run business and proud to have been farming and supporting economic prosperity in our community for over 60 years.

We are seeking an energetic, caring and experienced Human Resources Manager with a positive, business-building outlook to join our team full-time.

Reporting to the CEO, the Human Resources Manager is responsible for a wide range of HR services to support business strategy, including recruitment, onboarding, health and safety, training and development, coaching and support, compensation planning and management, performance management, and HR policy development and implementation. The HR Manager works closely with the management team and all employees to build a positive, productive and committed work culture that attracts and retains high performing, caring individuals who do the right thing.

Core Duties*

Staffing, Onboarding and Training

• Assess current and projected staffing levels to meet business needs
• Recruit qualified, motivated candidates who demonstrate our core values
• Administer the Temporary Foreign Workers Program for seasonal employees, remaining current with new and emerging standards and requirements
• Prepare job postings, source appropriate job boards as needed, interview qualified candidates, check references, prepare job offers / employment contracts

• Develop and implement an effective onboarding and training program tailored to each role
• Work closely with managers and supervisors to ensure new hires are successfully onboarded, understand and are thoroughly trained in all aspects of their role, including health and safety, job duties, company procedures and protocols
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the training provided to support high performance; provide support and coaching to managers and supervisors where warranted to ensure training is effective

• Continually assess and strengthen the company’s recruitment, onboarding and training practices
• Pursue government grants wherever possible to offset hiring and training costs

Compensation and Benefits, Employee Records

• Develop and keep current comprehensive compensation programs that are externally competitive and internally equitable
• Administer compensation and benefits programs as developed and as amended from time to time
• Ensure employee records are accurate and up to date, including collecting and protecting the confidentiality of required personal information, tracking and monitoring sick time, vacation time, bereavement leave and other approved absences

Performance Management

• Develop, implement, and maintain an effective Performance Management program, including:
• Creating or updating job descriptions with clear performance objectives for each role
• Manage the Performance Assessment process, coach managers and supervisors in providing effective feedback and coaching
• Support managers and supervisors in addressing performance issues, help identify and remove obstacles to performance
• Provide individual employee coaching and counselling as required to support high performance and retention

• Develop and implement a fair progressive discipline policy that reflects best practices and desired company culture

HR Policies and Procedures

• Develop, implement, monitor and enforce comprehensive HR policies that meet legislative requirements and reflect the desired culture and objectives of the company
• Provide training to Supervisors and staff to ensure thorough understanding of HR policies and procedures
• Ensure compliances with applicable employment legislation and reporting requirements

Culture

• Serve as a visible leader in developing and protecting a positive, supportive and professional work environment in which everyone is treated with dignity and respect

Required Skills and Attributes

Skills and Experience

Attributes

• Post-secondary degree with completion of professional courses in Human Resources
• Certified Human Resources Leader designation (achieved or in progress) a strong asset
• Min 8 years of experience in Human Resources in senior positions
• Agricultural background or experience an asset
• Strong knowledge of HR legislative requirements and employment law in Ontario

• Superior communication skills
• Strong decision making and judgment
• Strong business acumen
• Excellent planning, organization and execution skills
• Meets deadlines; willing to work additional hours as needed during peak periods
• Collaborative – integrates information across the organization
• High level of integrity and accountability

*Note: The “Core Duties” is a summary of the duties that are essential to this role and is not an exhaustive list.

Sandy Shore Farms reserves the right to add or amend duties as necessary.

If you are interested in being considered for the HR Manager position, please submit your resume and cover letter to the attention of Human Resources at the email address indicated. Applications will be accepted until March 21, 2022. For more information about Sandy Shore Farms, please visit our website at https://sandyshore.ca/.

Sandy Shore Farms welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Thank you for your interest in joining Sandy Shore Farms. We regret that we will only be able to contact applicants selected for an interview.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $70,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Are you a naturally positive, supportive individual who cares about the team?

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• human resources: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• CHRP or CHRL designation (preferred)

Application deadline: 2022-03-21