Manager,HR Business Partner Job Mississauga area,Ontario Canada,HR/Recruitment

The Opportunity:

The Manager, HR Business Partner plays a key role in delivering Maple Leaf Foods’ People Strategy by partnering with assigned client groups within our head office located in Mississauga to strengthen leadership capability, drive employee engagement, and support organizational performance. This role combines strategic partnership with operational excellence, providing trusted guidance to leaders while ensuring consistent, high-quality execution of HR programs and processes in a fast-paced environment.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by August 20. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Reason for vacancy:
Existing Headcount
Compensation: $96,000 - $141,000 CAD base pay annually plus annual short-term incentive

The above compensation reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. The base salary offered may vary based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, education, training, job- related knowledge, and other organizational requirements. For part-time roles, salaries are adjusted according to scheduled hours. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in Maple Leaf’s annual short-term incentive plan.

Snapshot

of a Day-in-the-Life:

Strategic Business Partnership

Provide day-to-day guidance on people practices and advise leaders on team dynamics, performance, and engagement strategies.
Use business acumen and data insights to influence decisions, anticipate talent risks, and shape workforce and capability strategies.
Apply organizational design principles to support structure, role clarity, and team effectiveness.

Talent and Leadership Development

Support delivery of the talent and succession planning process within client groups.
Coach leaders on performance management, feedback, and career development.
Facilitate talent calibration sessions and ensure follow-up development actions are implemented.

Workforce Analytics and Data-Driven Insights

Maintain data accuracy in HR systems and leverage analytics to provide insights into key HR metrics and trends.
Translate data into actionable insights that inform decisions related to turnover, engagement, performance, and productivity.
Use predictive indicators and scenario planning to guide leaders on future workforce needs.

Employee Engagement and Culture

Act as a culture ambassador, reinforcing company values through communication, recognition, and engagement.
Diagnose engagement drivers and partner with leaders to implement targeted action plans that strengthen belonging, inclusion, and team effectiveness.
Support leaders in building psychologically safe, high-performing teams.

What You’ll Bring :

Proven and recurring success as a trusted HR Business Partner at the Manager level
Strong business acumen with the ability to connect people strategies to operational, financial, and customer outcomes
Ability to build trusted, influential relationships with leaders at all levels, providing guidance that balances empathy, judgment, and organizational priorities
Skilled in coaching leaders on performance, feedback, conflict resolution, and team effectiveness
Demonstrated experience to diagnose engagement and culture drivers and partner with leaders to build inclusive, high-performing teams
Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complexity, influence decisions, and support leaders through ambiguity
Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to streamline processes, enhance employee experience, and improve HR program execution

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and…