Human Resources Coordinator - Chatham-Kent, Canada - Truly Green Farms and Cedarline Greenhouses

Truly Green Farms and Cedarline Greenhouses

Verified Company

Chatham-Kent, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Human Resources Coordinator

Due to the labour-intensive nature of the greenhouse industry, the position of Human Resources Coordinator has great value to every aspect of the company.

Creating a positive atmosphere, encouraging and enforcing safe work practices, and developing growth and development plans all while remaining an approachable and confidential resource are critical to the role.

Reports to:
Director of Employee Engagement

Reviews conducted by:
Director of Employee Engagement

OVERVIEW

Provide support and guidance to employees and management on current policies and procedures
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Protection of Privacy Act
Work closely with all managers to resolve any HRrelated issues
Track and maintain any training needs, vacation, sick time, and employee evaluations
Promptly deal with issues that are brought to the attention of HR; proactively identify employee situations before they become a problem
Update and maintain employee files as needed
Complete and maintain all policies and procedures
Organize company events (with managers)

RECRUITMENT & SELECTION

In cooperation with the relevant manager, arrange the hiring of all employees
Deliver training to new employees including onboarding, orientation, health and safety and worker awareness training, company policies, and WHMIS training
Maintain the Temporary Foreign Worker program for the farm (including conducting tasks required to keep our offshore employees' status current and bringing in new offshore employees)

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

Utilize the review tracking form to coordinate the planning portion of reviews
Inform the proper personnel when a review is due, provide a timeline for the review, and sign off on review upon completion
Attend every employee evaluation conducted (including threemonth reviews for new hires, sixmonth reviews, and annual reviews)
When relevant, provide the employee with a selfevaluation to be completed prior to the scheduled review

HEALTH & SAFETY

Responsible for continually developing, promoting, and sustaining the occupational safety program
Follow procedures designated under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, and the Ontario Human Rights Code
Maintain membership of Joint Health & Safety Committee
Conduct scheduled Health & Safety inspections with a worker representative (including the temporary foreign workers' houses)
Complete WSIB claim paperwork (Form 7) as needed and ensure a speedy safe return to the work place; manage the early return to work process
Develop and implement the appropriate policies and procedures; review policies as required
Discuss safety training needs with staff and ensure workers receive appropriate safety training
Ensure the organization is fully compliant with all relevant legislation

ADDITIONAL TASKS

Weekly update meeting with the Operations Manager
Weekly meeting with growers to discuss labour needs
Offshore worker housing inspections
Coordinate monthly health and safety walkaround
Coordinate with growers for employee functions
Monthly meeting with senior management
Maintain employee files
Train employees as needed
Regularly interact with employees while they are working (identify gaps or concerns, set a model of approachability for employees, understand workplace environment)