Hr Advisor

The Role

As a People Partner within the Human Resources department, you will serve as an operational HR partner to business units, providing comprehensive HR support and guidance. Your primary focus will be on aligning HR initiatives with business objectives, fostering a positive workplace culture, and supporting the overall wellbeing of employees. The People Partner plays a key role in talent management, employee relations, performance management, and various HR functions.

Company Information

Sofina Foods is more than just a food company. It's a place where you can grow your career, learn new skills, and make a positive impact on the world. With a wide range of meat and seafood products that delight consumers worldwide, Sofina Foods is always looking for talented and passionate people to join its team of over 13,000 employees across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, including Young's Seafood and Karro Food Group. At Sofina Foods, you will be part of a culture that values innovation, quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. You will also have the opportunity to work with diverse and delicious products that are sourced responsibly and sustainably from over 50 different protein sources from 5 continents. Sofina Foods has a 25 year history of excellence in the food industry and provides over 500 million meals for the global market every year. Our vision is to be the most successful food company in the worldIf you are looking for a rewarding and exciting career in the food sector, Sofina Foods is the place for you.

Key Accountabilities

Talent Management:

• Support the recruitment process, including collaborating with hiring managers, participating in interviews, and ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Contribute to workforce planning, talent acquisition, and onboarding processes.

Employee Relations:

• Address and resolve employee relations issues, conducting investigations as necessary.
• Provide guidance to managers on disciplinary actions, conflict resolution, and performance improvement plans.

Performance Management:

• Facilitate performance management processes, including goal setting, performance evaluations, and development planning.
• Work with managers to identify training and development needs for individual and team growth.

Employee Engagement:

• Implement strategies to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction.
• Conduct regular check-ins with employees to assess morale and gather feedback.

HR Policy Development and Compliance:

• Develop and update HR policies in compliance with legal requirements and organizational needs.
• Ensure adherence to HR policies and procedures across the organization.

Benefits and Wellness:

• Assist in the administration of employee benefits programs.
• Promote wellness initiatives and programs to support employee well-being.

Change Management:

• Support organizational change initiatives and assist in managing change processes.
• Communicate changes effectively to ensure a smooth transition.
• Data Analysis and Reporting:
• Analyse HR metrics and trends to provide insights for decision-making.
• Generate reports related to turnover, demographics, and other HR-related data.

Skills and Experience Required

• Experience and skills required.
• Preferably a bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Several years of experience in HR roles, with a focus on HR business partnering.
• Knowledge of employment law and regulations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong project management, planning and prioritisation skills.
• Experience of managing feedback and evaluation activities
• Discretion, with an understanding of the need for confidentiality at all times
• Familiarity with business software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Experience of HRIS

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive Contributory Pension
• Online Benefits Hub
• Life assurance scheme
• Free onsite parking