Job Description
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As the Talent & Development Business Partner - Manufacturing, your main responsibility is to assist our production team in a fast paced manufacturing environment. You provide support and co-ordinate in the consistent and effective application of policies, procedures, and practices of Human Resources for all team members. Responsibilities include Employee Relations; Health and Safety; Recruitment, Training, Time and Attendance and other tasks as required. Previous experience in a human resources manufacturing environment is essential.
What FGF Offers:
- FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training. Unleashing Your Potential
- Competitive Compensation, Health Benefits, & a generous flexible medical / Health spending account
- RRSP matching program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping etc.
Primary Responsibilities
- Serve as the HR Business Partner for plant operations, acting as a key liaison between Operations, Team Members (agency and full-time), and HR/Talent & Development
- Lead all temporary agency relationships, including communication, performance feedback, and alignment with company policies and initiatives
- Provide guidance and support to Operations Leaders on employee relations, performance management, and workplace concerns
- Partner with plant leadership to forecast workforce needs and execute staffing plans for critical production roles
- Oversee recruitment coordination with agencies, ensuring candidates meet skill, availability, and cultural fit requirements
- Monitor and manage agency staffing orders; provide ongoing feedback to improve candidate quality and fulfillment
- Collaborate with Health & Safety to promote a strong safety culture; participate in training, audits, and committee activities
- Act as a Health & Safety advocate, ensuring compliance with policies and regulatory requirements
- Manage onboarding and training documentation for key production roles
- Support performance management processes, including coaching leaders and participating in employee evaluations
- Resolve payroll, timekeeping, and invoicing issues for hourly and agency team members; oversee time & attendance systems
- Analyze agency and staffing challenges; develop continuous improvement plans with internal and external stakeholders
- Mentor and support site coordinators and HR team members
- Partner cross-functionally to troubleshoot operational and people-related challenges
- Additional duties as assigned
Required Experience
- 4+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing or food production environment
- Post-secondary education in Human Resources or a related field
- Strong knowledge of employee relations, HR policies, employment standards, and best practices
- Experience managing agency workforce and high-volume staffing environments
- Solid understanding of Health & Safety programs; prior H&S committee experience required
- Proficiency with HRIS systems and MS Office tools
- Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management skills
- Health & Safety certification considered an asset
What is the recipe for a great career at FGF?Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of. We have an entrepreneurial spirit which encourages all our team members to use their own creativity and out of the box thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization.Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.
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