Human Resources Manager - Greenfield, Canada - Harry Freeman & Son Ltd.

Harry Freeman & Son Ltd.
Harry Freeman & Son Ltd.
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Greenfield, Canada

3 weeks ago

Sophia Lee

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Located in Greenfield, Queens County, Nova Scotia, Freeman Lumber is a state-of-the-art sawmill manufacturing facility. Freeman Lumber is in one of the oldest family-run sawmill businesses in North America. The Freeman family has operated mills in Greenfield, Nova Scotia since 1830. The family-owned business has continuously invested in the latest technologies to remain on the cutting edge.

We are currently looking for a full-time Human Resources Manager to join our Freeman Lumber Team.

This role reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer and is responsible for the development and delivery of all human resources policies, programs and initiatives to 200 non-union employees.

As part of the management team you will be responsible for:

  • Providing expertise, support, and advice in all aspects of HR including employee relations, onboarding, performance management, leave management, discipline and compensation and benefits administration
  • Being accessible to employees and ensuring follow up on issues and concerns in a timely manner
  • Being active in the community, identifying activities to promote Freeman Lumber in the community
  • Advising and counseling leaders to prevent or resolve workplace issues; conduct investigations as required, coach and support leaders and recommend appropriate solutions
  • Coordinating training and development initiatives to enhance employee skills and knowledge
  • Managing the development, implementation and administration of human resource policies and procedures. Communicate and interpret policies and procedures as necessary to all employees
  • Developing and maintaining Freeman Lumber external website and social media platforms
  • Ensuring compliance with employment laws (Provincially and Federally)
  • Collecting, analyzing and reporting on key HR metrics
  • Maintaining HR records including personnel files

Skill and Abilities:


  • Knowledge of Nova Scotia Labour Standards
  • Experience in developing Human Resources policies and procedures
  • Significant experience in talent management including hard to fill positions
  • Demonstrated experience in conflict resolution
  • Demonstrated HR statistical reporting
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong leadership abilities

Qualifications

  • College Diploma or University Degree in Human Resources
  • 57 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, including talent management, employee relations and community engagement
  • HR experience in a manufacturing environment would be considered an asset

Hours of Work:


  • Typically, Monday to Friday 7 am 4:30 pm, on site

Relocation:


  • Relocation assistance maybe provided as required. A shared company house is available close to the mill location on a temporary basis.

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


Benefits:


  • Dental care
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Relocation assistance
  • RRSP match
  • Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Education:


  • Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:


  • Human resources: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location:
In person
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