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About the Role

The Sr. HR Compliance Specialist plays a critical enterprise role, providing guidance on employee relations investigations and compliance matters across multiple manufacturing and distribution sites. This position partners closely with HR, Plant Leadership, Legal, and Compliance to manage sensitive cases, mitigate organizational risk, and ensure consistent, defensible outcomes aligned with policy and legislation.

Responsibilities

Conduct a high volume of sensitive and complex workplace investigations, including harassment, discrimination, and Code of Conduct matters.
Develop and execute structured investigation plans, including interviews, document review, evidence analysis, and findings.
Communicate investigative findings, policy applications, and related recommendations to HR Business Partners and legal counsel, both in writing and verbally.
Prepare clear, comprehensive, and defensible investigation reports with conclusions, risk assessments, and recommended actions.
Serve as a trusted advisor to HR Business Partners, HR Leaders, and site leadership on complex and sensitive ER matters.
Support legal proceedings as required by partnering with internal and external counsel and preparing relevant documentation.
Travel regularly to plant and distribution locations to conduct onsite investigations and stakeholder interviews.
Provide enterprise-level employee relations leadership across multiple Canadian manufacturing and distribution sites, with limited U.S. exposure.
Identify trends, systemic risks, and recurring ER themes; recommend proactive interventions, policy enhancements, and capability-building initiatives.
Monitor ER KPIs, case metrics, and outcomes; deliver data-driven insights and executive-level reporting.
Maintain and govern discipline frameworks to ensure consistency and fairness across sites.
Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to identify opportunities to streamline investigation processes, improve efficiency, and enhance overall effectiveness.
Develop and participate in the delivery of workplace investigation training/ professional development opportunities.
Ensure all ER matters are managed in alignment with company policies, standard operating procedures, and applicable legislation.
Act as the primary liaison with the Compliance and Ethics (Speak Up) team, including case reporting, tracking, and closure.
Maintain accurate, confidential, and secure ER records in line with privacy and record-retention standards.
Prepare corrective action documentation in collaboration with HR and Legal partners.
Maintain strong working knowledge of Canadian employment legislation, with awareness of relevant U.S. employment considerations.

Requirements

University degree in Human Resources or a related field.
Minimum of six (6) years of Human Resources experience, including at least five (5) years focused on employee relations and investigations.
Demonstrated experience conducting complex workplace investigations, including high-risk and high-sensitivity matters.
Appropriate familiarity with applicable employment law and relevant legislation, including human rights, harassment, and discrimination.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in drafting investigation reports and findings.
Strong analytical and judgment capabilities, with the ability to manage risk and make sound, defensible decisions.
People leadership experience would be an asset, particularly experience mentoring or guiding others.
Experience in food manufacturing or a large, multinational organization.
Paralegal diploma or equivalent.
CHRP, CHRL, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP designation.
Exposure to U.S. employment legislation.

Skills

Ability to support investigators with respect to workplace investigations, human rights and harassment, including appropriately prioritizing overlapping urgent/ high risk matters.
Written communications.
Responding to correspondence from legal counsel.
Accommodation requirements.
Policy analysis.
Exceptional judgment, discretion, and integrity when handling confidential matters.
Strong investigative and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into sound conclusions.
Ability to remain objective, calm, and credible in high-pressure or contentious situations.
Ability to provide advice and direction in the face of ambiguity to business partners.
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, including partnership with senior leaders, Legal, and Compliance.
Highly organized, resilient, and able to manage competing priorities across multiple sites.
Comfortable working independently while knowing when to escalate or collaborate.

Location

Multiple manufacturing and distribution sites

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Minimum of six (6) years of Human Resources experience
At least five (5) years focused on employee relations and investigations

Education Level

University degree in Human Resources or a related field
Paralegal diploma or equivalent
CHRP, CHRL, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP designation

Benefits

Ongoing learning, development, and meaningful career progression
An environment where ideas are encouraged, perspectives are valued, and impact is recognized

About the Company

Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp. is a proud member of the Mondelēz family.
We are a leading and growing North American manufacturer of baked goods for over 30 years.
We are looking for a company that will provide you with opportunities for career growth and development, while working with an energetic team with deeply ingrained values of respect, direct and open communication, quality and accountability.
Our Consumer Brands: two-bite® brand, include two bite-brownies®, Kimberley's Bakeshoppe™, Mason St. Bakehouse™ and The Worthy Crumb Pastry Co™.
It’s an exciting time to be a part of the Give & Go team as we are growing rapidly and want you to become a part of our growth and extraordinarily bright future!

Equal Opportunity

Give and Go is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences (for which a pardon has been granted), disability, marital or family status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at careers@giveandgo.com, citing "AODA" in the subject line, along with your request and contact information.