Neptune Fresh Produce Inc.

• Acts as a liaison between HR Shared Services and the division, understanding and supporting business needs.

• Manages workforce planning and oversees internal posting/offer processes.

• Coordinates and participates in various HR events, including training, wellness, and orientation.

• Handles biweekly payroll and onboarding processes for new employees from offer through 90 days.

• Educates leadership on Performance Management and provides basic employee relations coaching.

• Assists in local sourcing and retention efforts, attending job fairs and partnering with community organizations.

• Plans and supports benefits enrollment, educating employees on retirement plans and wellness initiatives.

• Supports Workers Compensation, disability, and leave administration, serving as a point of contact.

• Interprets HR metrics and provides insights on turnover, new hires, diversity, and other metrics.

• Manages administrative functions, including processing unemployment claims and new hires.

• Evaluates and processes third-party vendor bills for payment.

• Administers off-boarding processes, including paperwork, retirement information, and departure surveys.

• Performs other assigned duties.

Requirements:

• Must have at least 2 years of Human Resources Experience, preferably in a food manufacturing environment.

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Human Resources preferred.

• Excellent communication, presentation skills and problem solving skills.  

• Thorough understanding of GFS culture, policies and employment-related laws, and regulations.

• Knowledge of current trends and developments in the field.

• Ability to develop solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity.  Refers to policies and practices for guidance. 

• Knowledge of Google Suite, Workday, and UKG/Kronos, are assets.

• Fluency in a second language (such as Punjabi, Hindi, or Tagalog) is considered a strong asset.

Fresh Start Foods offers a range of benefits, including: 

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits (including vision, prescription drugs, disability, and extended health coverage)

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Matching Program

• Annual Profit Sharing Bonus

• Weekly paychecks

• Employee Family Assistance Program

• Opportunities for career advancement

• Employee Recognition Programs

• Company-sponsored events (Family Picnic, Staff Celebration, BBQs)

• Training opportunities

• Annual Safety Boot Allowance Program 

• Full-time hours

• A team-oriented work environment

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted.  Fresh Start Foods is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people.  All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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