Human Resources Manager - Kitchener, Canada - Woodbridge

Woodbridge
Woodbridge
Verified Company
Kitchener, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Legal Entity:
Woodbridge Foam Corporation

Requisition ID:2813**
Role Purpose:The Human Resources Manager has overall Plant/Site responsibility for the HR function as it relates to the delivery and execution of Human Resources standards and guidelines as defined by the Subject Matter Experts (SME or Centers of Excellence COE - often referred to as functional groups; ex. IT, HS&E Corporate Group). Locally, they are responsible for the identification of local programs and solutions that enable the company to exceed our business objectives through teammate engagement. To provide strategic leadership and direction in promoting fair, equitable, effective and leading edge human resources solutions, benefits, administration programs, policies and best practice systems and processes. This position requires a combination of both strategic and hands-on/tactical HR expertise. Actively contribute to the promotion of a healthy, safe and environmentally responsible workplace by encouraging and involving all employees in the ownership and continuous improvement of HS&E in the workplace and to promote the use of better HS&E practices.


Responsibilities:


Leadership:


  • As a key member of the Plant Management Team, the Human Resources Manager is expected to contribute at an operational level by providing value in all areas of Human Resources
  • Supports business strategy and objectives through the execution of end to end HR solutions and delivery of corporate initiatives ensuring that the working environment is conducive to high levels of teammate engagement and commitment.
  • Participates fully as part of the plant/site leadership team and acts as advisor to the Plant Manager.
  • In addition to remaining current with all applicable country, federal, provincial and municipal laws and regulations, this role requires the individual to adhere to and enforce all established Company policies and procedures.
  • Provides leadership and direction to all teammates by providing coaching and interpretation to complex employee relations issues to develop problem resolution solutions and improved teammate performance.
  • Participate in Local Human Resources community to network and benchmark best labour/employment practices and understand local issues and trends.
  • Partners with the business to achieve its objectives by identifying human resources and organizational development issues and by leading the analysis and diagnosis of client needs.
  • Track and provide analysis and subsequent improvement plans with respect to HR metrics and KPI's

Labour Management & Employee Relations:


  • Provide responsible leadership and direction to create a labour/management environment that promotes an effective constructive working relationship.
  • Represents management in Employee/Labour relations.

Training & Development:


  • Develop and implement training matrices and plans based on training needs for all teammates in conjunction with department heads per ISO 9001 requirements and TWI methodology.
  • Deliver inhouse training as needed per local regulations or corporate compliance. Interface with corporate Talent and Organizational development centre of excellence.

Recruitment & Selection:


  • Facilitate screening, testing, interviewing and the selection process for all available positions in conjunction with hiring manager.
  • Maintain applicant and talent pool in compliance with all regulatory boards (incl. EEOC in USA), leveraging HR Soft when applicable.
  • Administer and coordinate Orientation/Onboarding for newly hired and transferred teammates in partnership with hiring manager.

Performance and Talent Management:


  • Provides guidance to management team to ensure performance promotes the overall plant effectiveness. Responsible to administer and oversee Woodbridge Performance Management and Development System.
  • Responsible to deploy the talent management model and associated tools (incl. 9 Box) to identify high potentials and ensure associated development plans are in place.

Total Rewards:


  • Maintains an understanding of regional salary, wage and benefit trends to ensure that Corporate programs remain competitive and compliant.
  • Provides support and alignment to Corporate Total Rewards programs to ensure consistent and timely delivery.
  • Oversees the Total Rewards enrollment process, record keeping and materials distribution, utilizing the HRIS and other corporate approved information sources.
  • Provide feedback to Corporate Total Rewards on the quality, service levels and programs of service providers for benefit and retirement programs.
  • Engagement/WPS/Communication:
  • Participate in the development & execution of action plans with the plant leaders and provides guidance on feedback where required including best practices and procedures.
  • Foster effective twoway communication on a timely and consistent basis from and to all teammates.

Health, Safety & Environment:


  • Implement and maintain all re
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