Human Resources Business Partner

Job Title: Human Resources Business Partner
Reports to: Manager of Human Resources
Based at: Greenhill Produce (Thamesville) Ltd., Kent Bridge, ON & Hacienda North Farms Inc., Wheatly, ON

Type of Employment: Full-Time, permanent, 5 days a week; and some additional hours which may include Saturdays, depending on workload and priorities.

About Mucci Farms!
At Mucci Farms, we pride ourselves on fostering a positive corporate culture that provides our team with a sense of pride, ownership and opportunity to reach their highest aspirations. With a commitment to staying true to our humble beginnings as a small family farm, we have always emphasized a culture that focuses on personal and professional development.

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) plays a crucial role in providing administrative support, maintaining efficient operations within the greenhouse facility, and assisting with various HR functions. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment. The HRBP will be assigned to a business unit(s) within the Mucci Group of companies.

• Develop and maintain strong, trusted working relationships with employees, supervisors, leads, and operational leaders, serving as a primary HR business partner through regular one-on-one meetings and day-to-day consultation
• Partner with key leaders to understand operational priorities, workforce challenges, employee concerns, and business needs, providing proactive, practical HR solutions
• Coach and support leaders in the consistent and fair application of HR policies, practices, and employment standards
• Develop, maintain, and analyze HR metrics and KPIs, including headcount, turnover, absenteeism, recruitment activity, vacancies, and employee relations matters, and provide insights to support informed business decisions
• Assist with the development, review, and implementation of HR policies, procedures, employee handbooks, forms, and internal processes
• Support internal and external HR, employment, and social compliance audits by preparing required documentation, coordinating responses, addressing findings, and monitoring corrective actions through completion
• Maintain compliance with applicable employment legislation, company policies, and HR program requirements, and provide guidance to leaders on legislative and policy requirements

• Serve as a key point of contact for employee relations matters and provide guidance to leaders on resolving workplace concerns
• Lead and/or support employee relations investigations, including workplace conduct, harassment, workplace violence, attendance, performance, policy violations, and other employee complaints
• Manage and support progressive discipline processes, including coaching, written warnings, suspensions, performance improvement plans, and other corrective action
• Review disciplinary action with managers and supervisors prior to delivery and participate in disciplinary and termination meetings as required
• Provide guidance and recommendations regarding employment decisions, including hiring, re-hiring, contract extensions, transfers, promotions, demotions, and termination of employment
• Administer the performance management process, including performance review tracking, documentation, distribution of forms, and follow-up with leaders
• Administer the attendance management program and support leaders with attendance-related concerns and documentation

• Participate in capacity, workforce planning, and operational meetings to understand current and future labour requirements
• Coach hiring…