People & Culture Manager

Position:  ​​​Manager, People & Culture ​​​            Reports to:  ​VP, People & Corporate

We are looking for a Manager, People & Culture to join our People & Culture team! Our ​​​Manager, People & Culture​​​ will champion our company culture initiatives and ensure the effective delivery of services to employee groups at One-Degree Organics.  

Opportunities  

In this role, you will have a significant hand in developing and executing an effective strategy that promotes One Degree as an employer of choice! The primary challenge is to ​help us continue to build the foundation of a progressive People & Culture practice within this hyper-growth, family-owned organization​. You must be resourceful and demonstrate a solutions-based approach to the important work you are leading, as well as excellent leadership and coaching skills. You will have the opportunity to lead a team, drive change, and further develop your skills working on challenging and exciting projects!  

Here is who you are…  

Drive & motivation 

• You ​are passionate about your work and dedicated to demonstrating the value of People & Culture to the organization​ 

• You ​thrive on unpacking the challenges and working collaboratively with stakeholders on solutions rooted in best practices​ 

• You ​wake up every day with a renewed energy to tackle the challenges and deliver solutions​ 

• You are energized by interacting and dealing with people 

• You ​want to be an integral part of a Company that is crushing it in the Natural Foods category​ 

• You are passionate about healthy living and values which align with One Degree   

Character & Abilities

• You ​​are a catalyst for change in the organization with a focus on achieving healthy outcomes ​​ 

• You can see the bigger picture and interpret that into constructive tactical initiatives 

• You ​are somebody who plays well with others and likes to have a healthy bit of fun in their work​ 

• You ​are confident in your abilities and passionate in your pursuits​ 

• You are a strong leader with great project management capabilities 

• You are able to influence and build meaningful relationships 

Knowledge & skills 

• You ​combine great empathy for people while always looking for the win-win business outcome​ 

• You are well-versed and skilled in many different areas of People & Culture 

• You have strong knowledge and understanding of BC Employment Standards legislation  

• You have strong leadership and coaching skills 

• You have great presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal 

Experience 

• You have 5+ years of progressive experience working in Human Resource or related experience 

• You ​have a Degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field​ 

• You have experience working in a culturally diverse work environment  

• You have experience leading and developing a team 

Nice-to-Have  

• ​​CPHR or relevant professional designation 

• ​You have experience working in a food manufacturing facility 

• ​You have experience supporting US-based employees​ 

things you will do…  

• ​​Support current, and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation, and preservation of the organizational culture at One Degree 

• ​​Act as an ambassador of the People & Culture mission in all aspects of your work​ 

• ​​Provide excellent guidance and coaching to your customer groups 

• ​Work closely with the Sr Director, People & Culture to align on all initiatives related to the overall talent acquisition strategy, onboarding, strategic compensation initiatives, talent & organizational development, performance management, engagement, and other people & culture focused activities. 

• ​Partner with the Sr Director, People & Culture and Finance to develop policies and streamline existing processes​ 

• ​Serve as a people advocate and maintain collaborative rapport with employee leadership 

• ​Oversee various learning & development initiatives and provide ongoing coaching to the team 

• ​Actively partner with key stakeholders to forecast needs related to manpower and organizational planning 

• ​Consult with managers/supervisors on employee issues and oversee effective corrective action process  

• ​Participate in annual compensation reviews and guide potential changes ​ 

OTHER …  

• ​​You may work on occasion at varied times as the job requires​ 

• Committees: Culture  Club