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About the Role

A career at Ya YA FOODS offers the opportunity to build a career in a dynamic and high-growth company with skilled professionals, fostering a teamwork-focused culture and supporting future growth paths.

Responsibilities

• Build effective relationships with varying departments to understand business goals and identify solutions aligned with organizational strategies.
• Maintain organizational human capital by establishing and analyzing exit interviews and recommending changes.
• Manage and oversee human resources external audits.
• Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable federal and provincial human resource employment standard requirements, maintaining records, and representing the organization at hearings.
• Provide counsel and guidance to the site leadership team on employee relations issues, promoting constructive approaches.
• Maintain guidelines by preparing, updating, and recommending human resource policies and procedures.
• Ensure employee relation issues and investigations are addressed in a timely manner for the site.
• Maintain updated professional and technical knowledge of the human resources industry.
• Work with the Health & Safety Manager to manage escalated occupational injury/illness claims and administer Workers’ Compensation matters.
• Oversee the annual engagement survey completion and engagement action planning.
• Oversee and manage the compensation program and practices.
• Review and execute site-wide bonus and KPI plans for relevant positions.
• Lead and represent the HR department in regular site events and meetings.
• Lead and facilitate the annual site-wide performance review and performance management program.
• Oversee HR generalists for the site.
• Ensure compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, and company requirements.
• Ensure compliance with the Company's Integrated Management Systems, including Production, Quality, Food Safety & GMP.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• University degree or college diploma in HR, employment law, or related field is required.
• 7+ years in a Human Resources role is required.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian Employment law, HR legislation, and Health & Safety legal requirements.
• Employee focused with strong experience in dealing with employees’ issues.
• Ability to interact with members of the organization at all levels while respecting confidentiality.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• Excellent leadership, team building, operational and management skills to mentor and lead staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions.
• Successful candidates will be required to provide photo ID, banking details, a valid SIN number, and (if applicable) a valid work permit.

Skills

• Human Resources
• Employment Law
• HR Legislation
• Health & Safety
• Employee Relations
• Policy and Procedure Development
• Workers' Compensation
• Compensation Management
• Performance Management
• Leadership
• Team Building
• Communication

Location

• Canada

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 7+ years

Education Level

• University degree or college diploma

Salary/Compensations

• Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

Benefits

• Opportunity to build a career
• Work in a dynamic and high-growth company
• Skilled professionals
• Teamwork focused culture
• Support for future growth paths
• Accommodations for candidates with disabilities

About the Company

• Ya YA Foods is a dynamic and high-growth manufacturer of liquid food and unique beverages with over 30 years of experience.
• They have evolved into a versatile manufacturer and co-packer of various low acid and high acid beverage and liquid food items.
• Ya YA Foods is a family-owned Canadian business that prides itself on satisfying the needs of global multi-national customers.
• They are a solution provider, striving to exceed expectations in innovation, quality, service, and speed to market.
• The company believes in investing in its people, with some employees having been with the team for over 30 years.
• They encourage different perspectives and celebrate diversity, providing opportunities for employees to realize their full potential.
• Ya YA Foods is committed to fair and transparent pay practices.

Equal Opportunity

• We encourage different perspectives and celebrate diversity in our workforce.
• Where every employee has the opportunity to realize his or her full potential in a working environment that is supportive of everyone.
• Upon request, we will gladly provide accommodations to any candidate with a disability taking part in the selection process.