HR Manager (Contract) – Real Food For Real Kids

Title of the Job: HR Manager (Contract)

Location: Toronto, ON

Job Description: Title: Human Resources ManagerOrganization: Real Food for Real KidsWebsite:Location: East End of Toronto, ON (hybrid of remote and onsite work)Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, flexible schedule with core hours of 9am to 3pmContract: Approximately 1 year, ending October 2025 (covering maternity leave)About Real Food For Real Kids:Real Food for Real Kids (RFRK) is a growing company on a mission to make real food the standard rather than the exception.A multiple award-winning company recognized for excellence and innovation, we’re a leading healthy catering company for child care centres, schools and camps. We’re well poised for growth into new markets and planning for significant expansion over the coming years.Our Talent, Training & Culture team is looking for a fantastic person who is energized by people to join us as an Interim Senior Human Resources Manager on a 16 month contract. If you like the sound of us so far, keep reading to see if you have the experience and skills needed for this rewarding role!About the Role:The Human Resources Manager is responsible for planning and executing internal initiatives, and providing advisory support while managing HR projects across a variety of HR-related areas. These areas include compensation, benefits, employee relations, disability management and training & development.The HR Manager thrives in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment, is highly agile, and can take both a strategic and tactical approach to HR.Some of the things you’ll get paid to do:Strategy & Budget

• Execution of the F’25 HR internal strategy in collaboration with the Leadership Team & Management Team (strategy, culture, internal design, change management, metrics and analytics)
• Provides leadership, guidance and counsel on matters related to retention, internal effectiveness, performance, internal change, benefits strategy, collaboration development, and Culture
• Leads Health & Dental Benefit program (recognition, benefits administration, wellness initiatives)
• Serves as a credible coach and confidante to leadership teams
• Provide end to end employee service and support needs such as leave management programs (LOA, STD, WSIB, LTD, maternity/parental) for their assigned departments and any related administrative needs
• Help to oversee the launch of a new Human Resource Information System (HRIS) across RFRK

Training, Development & Engagement

• Help lead a high performance remote working culture by developing remote-first operating principles, norms, and policies for the company
• Oversee the development of internal training to ensure that all training initiatives are completed on time and in accordance with the HR strategy.
• Identify new potential training initiatives internally and closing gaps in current staff

Compensation & Benefits

• Manage the employee benefits plan
• Maintain HR budget along with Senior Organizational Strategy Manager
• Lead on restructuring headcount planning & analytics

Employee Relations, Compliance & Disability Management

• Provide managers with tools to handle escalated employee relations issues including attendance, absences, disability management, terminations, etc.
• In collaboration with external HR and Legal teams, effectively resolves potential legal issues with minimal cost.
• Represent the Organization as a management team member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC).
• Lead the disability management, return to work and WSIB reporting program.

Company Culture

• Development of company policies and strategies that help in creating and building a better
• environment for employees to work
• Development and implementation of employee recognition programs
• Provide direction and act as a support resource to the various culture clubs at RFRK, ensuring that their that initiatives align with company values

About YouMust-haves

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum 5 years progressive Human Resources experience
• Experience managing and working within Dayforce HR
• Strong Health & Safety background
• CHRP/CHRL is an asset
• Experience managing and implementing an HRIS system
• Experience managing payroll & time management systems
• Strong proficiency in Google Suite & Microsoft Office
• Must be knowledgeable on key legal issues associated with HR practices in Ontario
• Experience partnering with business leaders on developing and driving initiatives.
• Change management leadership capability
• Excellent decision making and critical thinking skills
• Proven conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to multitask and meet deadlines in an entrepreneurial, fast paced environment
• Structured and self-directed

Working at RFRK comes with other perks too:Work-Life Balance:

• Flexible Work Arrangements: Embrace the best of both worlds with our hybrid remote and onsite work location options. We believe in a work environment that suits your needs.
• Flex Hours: We understand life’s demands. Our flexible hours let you balance work and personal commitments seamlessly.

To apply, please upload your résumé and cover letter, including salary expectations, explaining why you’d be a great fit for this role. If you meet almost all of the requirements and are not sure if you should apply, apply anyway! We may see something special in your application that sets you apart from the rest.Real Food for Real Kids is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and at all levels of our organisation. We strongly encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities.We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.No phone calls, emails or drop in visits, please. We’ll contact applicants who fit the bill, and invite them in for an interview.We appreciate the interest from the Staffing industry however respectfully request no calls or unsolicited resumes from Agencies.Thanks for your interest in Real Food for Real Kids!Copyright © 2024 Real Food for Real Kids, All rights reserved.

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