People & Values Generalist

at  Riverside Natural Foods Ltd

Are you hungry to innovate? To do things differently? To work with a company that’s real, thoughtful and very forward-thinking?
Meet Riverside. We are an organic, “better for you” snack company, manufacturing award-winning, nutritious, allergen-free snacks. Your kids know us as MadeGood, tasty school-safe snacks. Your buddies on the go grab our GOOD TO GO delicious and nutritious snacks.
At Riverside, we make delicious snacks that are good in every way. From our ingredients to our manufacturing practices, we’ve raised every bar on every aspect. We’re friendly and focused on creating foods that are good for you and good to the planet as well. Riverside Natural Foods is B-Corp certified, Triple-Bottom Line, Zero Waste, and Canadian owned and operated.
Come work with a Canadian leader! We value teamwork, humility, respect, ownership, adaptability, grit and fun.
You can learn more about us at www.riversidenaturalfoods.com
We continue to grow and today are looking for a committed, talented, star to join our team as our People & Values Generalist.

POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

People & Values are at the heart of all Riverside Natural Foods’ daily operations when it comes to their employees and their success. The People & Values (P&V) team are both strategic and operational partners that co-pilot the business through developing and implementing people strategies to increase employee engagement and organizational capability.
Riverside Natural Foods is currently seeking a new People & Values Generalist to join their People & Values team, supporting our Plant Operations for our Sheppard and Rexdale locations.
The successful candidate for this position would be a culture champion who enjoys driving change, bringing new ideas that will assist in building leadership capabilities and driving engagement.

On a day-to day basis, the People & Values Generalist will be accountable for the following;

• Support, collaborate, and advise People Leaders on diverse employee relation issues related to performance management, attendance management, and progressive coaching initiatives, conducting investigations into matters as needed
• Provide advice and guidance regarding the administration, interpretation and application of company policies and procedures for the individuals designated client group
• Monitor employee engagement and retention and suggest recommendations as needed to better improve the employee experience that aligns with the company values
• Support employees with leave administration, providing timely updates to all key Plant Leadership on return-to-work updates and general progress of events
• Maintain and foster relationships to enable collaboration with all levels of the organization ensuring a high level of customer service is provided, and ensuring that every employee has an alternate channel to raise any concerns
• Track, document, and ensure all applicable paperwork is completed for organizational changes, including promotions, and transfers for designated client group
• Work alongside the People & Values Operation team to conduct systems audits of the HRIS to ensure data integrity and the accuracy of employee-related data
• Organize, streamline, and oversee the onboarding process for new hires into the company
• Prepare and facilitate training on multiple shifts as required for P&V related topics including systems, programs, and policies for all varying levels within the organization
• Must be flexible to spend time (minimum of 2 days per month) and support teams on multiple shifts (day, afternoon, night) and as requests arise.

Education & Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in an HR capacity preferably within an HR Generalist role
• Previous experience managing a client group, including experience with employee relations
• Previous experience in Manufacturing or Plant Operations would be considered an asset
• Strong understanding and application of employment law and legislation
• Completed University Degree or College Diploma/Certificate in Human Resources Management
• Relevant and related fields may also be considered

Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to interact with employees throughout the organization with tact, respect and professionalism
• TEAM player with a positive attitude
• PASSIONATE with a positive attitude with a desire to learn and collaborate
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills, self-starter with a high level of initiative and ADAPTABILITY
• Aptitude to exhibit, RESPECT and protect Riverside’s Core Values in a changing environment

• Support, collaborate, and advise People Leaders on diverse employee relation issues related to performance management, attendance management, and progressive coaching initiatives, conducting investigations into matters as needed
• Provide advice and guidance regarding the administration, interpretation and application of company policies and procedures for the individuals designated client group
• Monitor employee engagement and retention and suggest recommendations as needed to better improve the employee experience that aligns with the company values
• Support employees with leave administration, providing timely updates to all key Plant Leadership on return-to-work updates and general progress of events
• Maintain and foster relationships to enable collaboration with all levels of the organization ensuring a high level of customer service is provided, and ensuring that every employee has an alternate channel to raise any concerns
• Track, document, and ensure all applicable paperwork is completed for organizational changes, including promotions, and transfers for designated client group
• Work alongside the People & Values Operation team to conduct systems audits of the HRIS to ensure data integrity and the accuracy of employee-related data
• Organize, streamline, and oversee the onboarding process for new hires into the company
• Prepare and facilitate training on multiple shifts as required for P&V related topics including systems, programs, and policies for all varying levels within the organization
• Must be flexible to spend time (minimum of 2 days per month) and support teams on multiple shifts (day, afternoon, night) and as requests arise