HR Leader – Canada Operations

HR Leader – Canada Operations

The HR Leader- Canada Operations is a key leadership role responsible for leading HR for our Canada Operations teams, including our Mt. Royal manufacturing facility. This role will focus on developing and driving the HR strategy, managing talent, overseeing engagement, developing and maintaining site specific policies and practices, as well as ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations. This role will also lead efforts around people development, talent pipeline, organization development and effectiveness, and change management. This role will lead a team of HR professionals and will act as a strategic business partner and member of the leadership team.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Process Management Own and implement human resource processes including the following Workforce planning, Compensation Administration, Organizational Change/Effectiveness, Process Improvement, Staffing and Pipeline Development, Training Opportunities, and Organizational Development
• Talent Management Drives talent development, engages with the business to drive staffing plans, proactively manages staffing levels and talent moves within and across functions, and owns succession plan development for key leadership roles
• Employee Relations Partner with site leaders to actively lead and resolve performance issues proactively, minimizing any risk. Evaluate Employee Relations on macro and micro level to identify any trends and regularly train managers and team leaders on applicable processes and communication channels.
• Culture Ensure to demonstrate Kraft Heinz’s mission, values, and initiatives and act as a change champion and credible partner in driving big cultural initiatives such as Management by Objectives (MBOs), continuous Improvement and process mapping, as well as ensuring Meritocracy happens at all levels of the organization.
• Employee Engagement Build strong relationships with employees and advocate for their job enrichment, engagement, and development
• Compliance Champion the application and interpretation of HR systems, policies, and programs ensuring compliance with federal and state employment laws
• Analytics Analyze and leverage HR metrics and data to inform business and talent decisions, as well as drive HR initiatives, including talent management and organizational design; provide budgeting oversight and control for people related costs.
• Strategy Evaluate business challenges while developing and recommending solutions
• People Management Lead and manage a team of HR professionals, providing coaching, guidance, and development opportunities to ensure the team is equipped to deliver high quality support to the business.

Expected Experience & Required Skills

• 10+ years of dynamic Human Resource Experience
• Proven experience in leading HR teams and developing HR strategies that drive business results.
• Experience in a manufacturing or operations environment, preferably in the food industry.
• Experience navigating matrixed environments
• Strong knowledge of local employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate and communicate with all areas within HR
• Ability to influence and align stakeholders and strategy around talent capability and behaviors.
• Ability to analyze complex HR data and develop insights to inform decision making; strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong business acumen; ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and other key stakeholders through data and insights
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Ability to manage teams and lead through others

Our total rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible range of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’s strategy and values.

Base salary for new hires:

$181,800.00 – $207,300.00.

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus, as outlined in the plan terms and conditions and governing documentation 60%.

Compensation offered will be based on internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic location, knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors.

Benefits: We offer employees (and their eligible dependents) affordable access to healthcare, protection and savings for the future, and customized plans to meet your and your family’s needs. Benefits coverage will be in accordance with the applicable plan terms and conditions and supporting documentation.

Well-being: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire our employees and their families to live a lifestyle focused on physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being. You will be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellness programs that may vary depending on your role, country, region, union status, and other employment-related factors, for example

• Physical – Medical care, prescription medications, dental care, vision care, screenings/assessments
• Social – Paid leave, public holidays, leave of absence, flexible working arrangements, recognition, training
• Emotional – Employee and Family Assistance Program, Rewards Programs, Family Support Program
• Financial – Savings/pension, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, disability, discounted benefits

Location(s):

Mt Royal Plant.

Kraft Heinz is an equal opportunity employer – ethnic minority groups/women/veterans/persons with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity and other protected categories are underrepresented. To ensure reasonable accommodations for protected persons, applicants who require accommodations during the application process may contact