Description

COMPANY PROFILE

Wexxar Packaging, based in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, is a leading manufacturer of multiple brands of high quality integrated packaging solutions for case forming, tray forming, and case sealing. Our Wexxar line of innovative case formers and case sealers have been installed in nearly 40 countries. Our BEL line offers end-of-line corrugated box sealers, tapers, and packing systems. Our IPak line of rugged tray formers, bliss formers, flange sealers and tray stackers feature heavy-duty construction that delivers round the clock performance in even the most demanding environments. Our Dekka line of high-quality, easy to load tape head systems are the industry standard in the market. Wexxar Packaging is a division of Pro Mach, a leading provider of integrated packaging and processing solutions for over 20,000 customers worldwide. Through multiple brands, Pro Mach provides product packaging and processing equipment, PMMI certified training, installation, parts, and service for primary and secondary packaging, flexible packaging, end-of-line packaging, and identification and tracking.

At ProMach, we look for people who want to stand out. Whether you bring creativity, strategy, attention to detail, persuasiveness, or forward-thinking, you will find opportunities to grow your career in the direction you choose. You will face challenges, earn rewards, and have the chance to make a real impact.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

  • Reports to the Director of HR for Canada

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Partnership

  • Act as a trusted business partner to the General Manager by supporting impactful decisions, constructively challenging the status quo, and driving culture change.

  • Create operational HR strategy that aligns to the division business strategy, ensuring people initiatives are aligned to operational and financial performance.

  • Develop KPIs using turnover, recruitment, onboarding, and people-related costs to inform strategic decisions.

  • Initiate and launch programs to help shape culture and strengthen employee engagement.

  • Provide consultation to division leaders regarding building bench-strength through talent development.

  • Develop and support retention plans and methods to counteract clearly identified risks.

  • Manage and implement division-level change, such as policy standards, acquisition integration, process improvements, and application of technology and automation.

Labor and Employee Relations

  • Interpret and apply the local collective agreement consistently across the division.

  • Support grievance and arbitration processes, including documentation and coordination.

  • Advise and train management on union-related matters, including contract interpretation, disciplinary procedures, and maintaining positive labor-management relations.

  • Participate in collective bargaining preparation and strategy development.

  • Consult with internal resources, as required, and lead inquiries related to employee relations issues.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Manage day-to-day benefits questions and requests from employees.

  • Support corporate HR in their oversight of the compensation and benefit plans and programs; partner with corporate HR on administering annual compensation, bonus, and commission plans.

Talent Acquisition, Management, and Development:

  • Jointly with the Talent Acquisition team, guide hiring managers in developing candidate profiles, sourcing/selection process, compensation, and job offer strategy.

  • Actively monitor the organizational capabilities from a business and employee development perspective.

  • Coach leaders on how to influence and align behaviors to optimize employee performance and goal achievement.

  • Drive initiatives to elevate high-potential talent and address performance gaps. Aid in the development and execution of strategies that address the division’s needs and provide guidance to leaders on performance management.

  • Lead division-level succession planning activities, including key position identification, and nominating successor candidates.

Policy Development and Compliance:

  • Ensure compliance with laws and regulations through the application of advanced knowledge and training.

  • Partner with management and corporate EHS to ensure that safety policies and training programs are current, practiced, and enforced.

  • Support an environment where safety is valued, and safe behaviors are consistently applied.

  • Assist in managing occupational and non-occupational injury and illness claims, including assisting with return-to-work plans.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Expertise in change management.

  • Experience with HRIS systems, Workday preferred.

  • Strong understanding of British Columbia labor and employment laws and regulations.

  • Advanced communication, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills; comfortable facilitating group meetings with all levels of the organization.

  • Ability to accurately diagnose organizational needs and use political awareness to gain support through the development of a clear strategy and goals.

  • Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize projects in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented business environment.

  • Ability to travel 10% of the time for division meetings and department conferences.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, industrial relations, business administration, or a related field.

  • 10 years of progressive HR experience, with a focus on labor relations.

LOCATION

  • Richmond, BC, Canada