Work Location: Onsite
Position Type: Full time, Permanent
Location: Scarborough
Compensation Range: $100K - $120K
Our food manufacturing client is seeking an HR/ Payroll Manager to join their team.
Reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources, the HR/ Payroll Manager will lead and direct the full cycle of HR functions including, employee relations, performance management, recruitment, health & safety, compliance & policy application, progressive discipline, payroll & benefits and reporting.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and engage cross-discipline team to deliver with excellence in their area of expertise. (3 direct reports: HR Generalist, Payroll Coordinator and Office Coordinator)
- Lead and manage payroll and benefits functions, including audit and compliance of biweekly payroll, remittances, reconciliations and biweekly/monthly reporting as required.
- Act as coach for supervisors/managers on complex employee related matters including performance, investigations, health & safety and discipline.
- Ensure the fair and equitable application of the Employment Standards policies and practices.
- Lead complex investigations including allegations of harassment, performance, or health & safety incidents. Understands compliance requirements of investigation documentation and closing an investigation.
- Act with high integrity and complies with government legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation for employment standards and human rights, obtaining options from legal counsel, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
- Maintain HR practices by recommending changes or clarification of existing policies, developing new policies and procedures as required including performance management and job description updates.
- Manage full end-to-end recruitment cycle from intake meeting to screening and interviewing applicants, and conducting new hire orientations.
- Provide weekly analytics data related to days-to-fill, turnover and exit interview data.
- Prepare and deliver employee training and development plans by investigating and analyzing needs through liaison with department managers. Develop instructional methods and materials and conduct internal training sessions when feasible, and/or recommend external training programs. Evaluate training and development effectiveness.
- Lead and maintain apprenticeship program, both technical and non-technical (Food Processor program).
- Lead in WSIB, AODA and return to work cases including investigations and follow up planning.
- Maintain appropriate records including employee files, WSIB, training, apprenticeship etc.
- Act as the management representative for the Health & Safety Committee.
- Responsible for leading the company Crisis Management Plan which includes annual training
- Participate in the planning and execution of the periodic employee engagement surveys as well as the development and implementation of the actions stemming from the results
- Participate in and provide coaching to employees and people managers as part of the performance management cycle including the development of employee development goals
Health and Safety
- Conduct all job tasks in a safe and responsible manner.
- Participate in all Health and Safety, GMP and HACCP training as required.
- Report any accidents, incidents and unsafe/hazardous conditions to your manager.
- Report any damages of property and machinery to your manager.
- Ensure understanding of how and when to use the Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) that is located in your work area.
- Ensure compliance with OHSA, WSIB, MOL regulations and/or laws that govern “workers” responsibilities in the workplace (covered during orientation – section 28 of the OHSA i.e. “Green Book”) and comply with the Safety Rules and Good Manufacturing Practices, and HACCP Programs
Qualifications:
- Post Secondary Education in related field in Labour Relations and/or Human Resources
- 8+ years’ experience in human resources role with prior payroll, benefits and WSIB administration experience.
- Must have payroll processing experience
- Payroll Leadership Professional designation strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of labour law, employment law, human rights legislation
- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with training programs, recruitment techniques, performance management, dispute resolution, application of collective agreement language
- Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Experience in developing and delivering training programs
- Problem solving/leadership skills
The indicated pay range for this position is a good-faith estimate based on the qualifications necessary for the position, including experience, training, and other considerations permitted by law. Additionally, it is emphasized that the pay band mentioned herein is the one established by the client company. Factors that may be used when making an offer may include a candidate’s skills, experience and geographic location, the expected quality and quantity of work. Most candidates will start at the bottom half of the pay range, with the upper end reserved for candidates with extensive experience and skills and who live in geographic markets commanding a higher starting pay. An employee’s pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law.
This information is subject to change and serves as a general guideline for compensation discussions. Actual offers may vary based on specific circumstances and company policies.
