Hood Packaging Corporation - Human Resources Manager
Hood Packaging Corporation
Human Resources Manager
About the job
At Hood Packaging, we believe great packaging starts with great people.
We’re a world-class packaging supplier with 20 plants across North America, producing plastic film and bags, woven polypropylene, coated and laminated materials, and paper packaging.
We support each other. We thrive as a team. We succeed together.
We’re currently looking for a passionate and experienced Human Resources Manager to join our team at our Calgary Plastics facility - someone who’s ready to help shape a positive, people-first workplace and grow alongside a company that values its team.
SCOPE OF POSITION
The Human Resources Manager manages and administers a range of HR programs and services covering health & safety, employment/employee relations, recruitment, training and development and compensation and benefits. The position requires in-depth knowledge and understanding of the collective agreement, Company policies and employment laws.
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Safety:
Using in-depth knowledge and understanding of occupational health and safety laws and practices, provide leadership and support to Health & Safety activities.
Participate in H&S Committee/H&S programs including developing plant safety policies/practices as required.
Ensure new employee orientation practices include appropriate safety components
Ensure ongoing safety training programs such as WHMIS are maintained.
Review all workplace incidents/accidents reports; ensure follow-up on recommendations.
Develop Job Safety Analysis & Physical Demands Analysis for each job.
Manage Workers’ Compensation claim files and process including appeals of questionable or other claims where cost relief is possible.
Review Workers’ Compensation statements monthly, requesting corrections as required.
Manage company ESRTW and modified work programs.
Review Workers’ Compensation statements monthly, requesting corrections as required.
Ensure H&S statistics are filed as required by law and Company policy
Employee/Labour Relations:
Using in-depth knowledge and understanding of the collective agreement, employment law and Company policies, ensure appropriate application of same, providing interpretation and review as needed.
Assist in the resolution of employee grievances, complaints and arbitrations, formulating & providing responses as necessary
Ensure regular Union (Association)/Management meetings are held; lead meetings and ensure proper follow-up on any issues/concerns.
Establish CPAC -
Attend discipline meetings, document events and ensure follow-up of recommendations with supervisors.
Assist supervisors/managers with conflict resolution.
Talent Management:
Using in-depth knowledge and understanding of Company polices and employment law, review and take action to ensure employment is effectively managed according to policy, law and regulations.
Staffing:
Utilizing knowledge of business cycles and/or plans, use a variety of recruiting tools to ensure positions are filled as required in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Coordinate hourly & salaried employee terminations; prepare appropriate documentation, working with Corporate HR as required.
Coordinate lay-offs in accordance with provisions in the collective agreement.
Onboarding
Deliver a program for new employees
Performance Management:
Coordinate and monitor performance review processes.
Develop performance improvement plans with supervisors as needed; ensure plan is implemented and completed.
Training:
Evaluate training needs; source programs (internal & external), arrange training and/or conduct in-house training as needed.
Ensure that mandated programs are delivered as required (for example, C-TPAT, safety)
Ensure maintenance of appropriate training records.
Development:
Obtain information re: needs/requests; review with GM.
Review with Manager to build a development plan if determined to be appropriate. Present to employee.
Succession:
Work closely with GM to develop an internal succession plan as necessary.
Compensation & Benefits:
Using the Hood Job Evaluation program; submit all new salaried job descriptions and any revised job descriptions to Corporate Head Office for review, evaluation & approval.
Participate in local salary surveys when requested; share results with Head Office.
Supervise the administration of the group pension and benefits programs; assist employees as necessary.
Monitor claims, taking action as necessary.
Maintain the EAP program
General Administration:
Maintain up-to-date job descriptions for all positions.
Ensure necessary employment records are maintained
Understand and comply with the Job Safety Analysis (JSA), SQF & safety policies & procedures.
Other projects and duties as assigned from time to time
MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide indirect supervision and direction to PR/HR Administrator pertaining to HR functions.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree or relevant experience preferably in an industrial, unionized environment.
5-7 years' experience in Human Resources
Strong recruiting and demonstrated ability to improve talent acquisition strategies
Demonstrated expertise training managers and employees
Demonstrated experience with grievance management
Strong organizational, critical thinking and communications skills
Attention to detail and good judgement
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