HR Leader – Canada Operations

About the role

The HR Leader for Canada Operations leads HR for the Canada Operations teams, including the Mt. Royal manufacturing facility. The role develops and drives HR strategy, manages talent, oversees engagement, maintains site-specific policies and ensures compliance with labour laws. It leads people development, talent pipeline, organization development, change management and leads a team of HR professionals as a strategic business partner and member of the leadership team.

Key responsibilities

• Process management: own and implement HR processes such as workforce planning, compensation administration, organizational change, process improvement, staffing and pipeline development, training and organizational development
• Talent management: drive talent development, manage staffing levels and talent moves, and own succession planning for key leadership roles
• Employee relations: work with site leaders to resolve performance issues proactively, evaluate trends and train managers and team leaders
• Culture: champion Kraft Heinz's mission, values and initiatives such as MBOs, continuous improvement and meritocracy
• Employee engagement: build strong relationships and advocate for job enrichment and development
• Compliance: ensure HR systems and policies comply with federal and state employment laws
• Analytics: use HR metrics and data to inform decisions, and oversee budgets for people-related costs
• Strategy: evaluate business challenges and recommend solutions
• People management: lead and coach a team of HR professionals

Required profile

• 10+ years of dynamic human resource experience
• Proven experience 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
• Knowledge of local employment laws, regulations and HR best practices

Required skills

• Leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders
• Ability to analyze complex HR data and communicate insights to senior leadership
• Strong organization, time management and team leadership skills

What we offer

• Base salary for new hires of $181,800 to $227,300, with a performance-based bonus eligible under the plan terms
• Health care, savings and retirement plans, and customized family plans
• Well-being programs covering physical, social, emotional and financial support