Human Resources and Office Manager - Coaldale, Canada - Whole Leaf

Whole Leaf

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Coaldale, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Human Resources and Office Manager

Whole Leaf
Star Produce Ltd. (The Star Group), Coaldale, AB

Status:
Full time, Permanent

Hours/Shift:8am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday

Wage:
$60,000 to $80,000

Whole Leaf, part of the Star Group of companies, is on a mission to grow Canada's best-tasting and most sustainable lettuce, 365 days a year. Our 12-acre greenhouse facility near Coaldale, Alberta, is one of the most technologically advanced lettuce greenhouses on earth, producing Inspired Greens and Inspired Leaves for customers across Canada. Innovations in the use of robotics, integrated pest management, water conservation and automation help make Inspired Greens a clean, healthy and delicious choice. Thanks to customer-favorites products such as our whole-head living lettuce and ready-to-eat cut greens, Whole Leaf's products are in high demand across the country. Join Whole Leaf and set the bar for Canadian-grown fresh produce.
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The greenhouse is located outside of Coaldale and we ask that individuals have reliable transportation to and from work_

Focus

The primary focus of the Human Resources and Office Manager is to provide support to the Director of Operations and Growing.

You play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth daily operations by proactively anticipating needs of both staff and management and by providing human resource and administrative services such as reporting and coordinating activities.

As the point of contact for employees at your facility, you are responsible for providing general Human Resources (HR) services such as answering employee questions (or escalating inquiries as appropriate to corporate HR and Payroll), onboarding new hires, and liaising with head office HR and Payroll to resolve employee record and timecard issues.

Key Accountabilities:

Embody the Whole Leaf vision and strategy, guiding daily operations, driving solutions, and ensuring cooperation across departments and amongst the Star group of companies
Assist the Director of Growing and Operations with continuous improvement projects, tracking of key performance indicators, and preparation of support operating and capital budgets
Act as liaison between head office IT and local leadership team.
Ongoing HR support throughout the employee lifecycle including submission of leave of absence and termination information, liaise between the local leadership team and corporate HR to capture employment changes, and respond to inquiries from staff and management regarding benefits and HR policies
Follow corporately defined internal procedures for general HR functions such as supporting recruitment efforts by assisting with the screening of resumes, scheduling interviews, coordinating onboarding activities including training requests, tracking and obtaining benefit enrollment forms, and maintaining employee records both electronically (files and Dayforce HR/Payroll system) and hard copy
Forward or escalate HR inquiries and issues as appropriate
Support supervisors and managers with resolution of timecard issues prior to submitting biweekly payroll, paying particular attention to overtime and holiday pay
Run regular and ad hoc reports for the local leadership team to support daily operations and decision making
Participate and support local supervisors and managers in the creation of OHS strategies, policies, and initiatives to promote a safe and healthy workplace, participate as a member of the local OHS team, and submit WCB reports when required
Other tasks as assigned/necessary.

Key Attributes and Skills

Collaboration, building relationships and value the perspective of others.
Exhibit excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and listening)
Discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information; professional manner in all interactions
Planning and organization; strong time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize
Proactive and able to anticipate needs
Attention to detail
Reliable
Positive attitude
Team player

Education and Experience:

Completed or in progress of pursuing a postsecondary diploma or degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or Accounting.
You have a minimum of 3 years of relevant progressively responsible experience ( a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered)
Past experience with Dayforce or another HRIS systems would be considered an asset

About the Star Group

We love fresh produce
The Star Group operates in every facet of the produce industry, growing fruits and vegetables in our Canadian greenhouses, partnering with growers across Canada and importing the best and freshest from around the world.

Our brands are Just Picked, Big Taste and Inspired Greens, and we believe our products are raising the bar for Canadian produce.

If you embody our values of Passion, Persistence and Teamwork and would like to be part of the future of food in Cana