Human Resources Generalist at BUMBLE BEE FOODS, LLC

Pennfield Parish, New Brunswick, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Employee Relations, Labour Relations, Performance Management, Conflict Resolution, Investigations, Grievance Administration, Collective Agreement Interpretation, Employment Legislation Compliance, LMIA Process, HR Policy Maintenance, Recruitment, Onboarding, HRIS Systems, Dayforce, Interpersonal Skills, Confidentiality

Industry

Consumer Goods

Description

Description Position: Human Resources Generalist Department: Human Resources Reports to: General Manager Location: Blacks Harbour, NB, Canada **Onsite** Purpose The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for supporting a broad range of HR functions, with a primary focus on employee relations, labour relations, and performance management. This role partners closely with leaders and employees to foster a fair, respectful, and compliant workplace. The HR Generalist provides guidance on workplace issues, supports union interactions, ensures compliance with employment legislation, and contributes to a positive and high-performing organizational culture. This role offers opportunities for professional growth, with potential for advancement based on performance and organizational needs. Essential Duties Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters, including workplace concerns, investigations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary processes. Support and administer the performance management process, including goal setting, evaluations, coaching, and corrective action. Provide guidance to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and employment legislation, particularly within a unionized environment. Support labour relations activities, including collective agreement interpretation, grievance administration, and preparation for arbitration. Build and maintain effective working relationships with union representatives and support day-to-day labour relations matters. Coordinate and support the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) process, including documentation, tracking, and compliance requirements. Liaise with government agencies, legal counsel, and internal stakeholders on immigration and foreign worker program matters. Assist with internal and external HR audits, ensuring documentation and practices meet labour, immigration, and compliance requirements. Ensure compliance with applicable provincial and federal employment, labour, and immigration legislation. Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, and programs to support organizational objectives and best practices. Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention initiatives, particularly for critical or hard-to-fill roles. Maintain accurate, confidential, and audit-ready employee records and HR documentation. ________________________________________ Other Duties • Coach and support managers in employee relations, performance improvement, and employee engagement practices. • Contribute to workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational development initiatives. • Prepare HR reports, metrics, and documentation to support decision-making and compliance requirements. • Support health and safety programs, accommodations, and return-to-work coordination as needed. • Monitor legislative updates and recommend proactive changes to HR policies and practices. • Perform other related duties as assigned to support organizational needs. ________________________________________ Required PPE Bump cap, hearing protection, hair net, beard net, gloves, slip-resistant footwear, steel-toe shoes, and eye protection. ________________________________________ Education, Experience, and Skills • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. • Minimum 3–5 years of progressive HR experience, with a strong focus on employee relations and performance management. • Experience working in a unionized environment, including exposure to grievance handling and collective agreements. • Familiarity with immigration processes (LMIA experience considered an asset). • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and HRIS systems (Dayforce preferred). • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and provide guidance at all organizational levels. • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion. • Comfortable working in a production environment, including periods of walking and standing. Connors Bros. fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Interested applicants can apply directly. Connors Bros. is an accessible employer. If you require accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Responsibilities

The Human Resources Generalist primarily supports employee relations, labour relations, and performance management by serving as the main contact for workplace issues, investigations, and disciplinary processes. This role also involves guiding managers on HR policies, supporting union interactions, administering the performance management process, and ensuring compliance with employment legislation.