Human Resources Advisor

As part of the largest baking company in the world, Bimbo Canada is a leading producer and distributor of packaged fresh bread, bakery products and snacks. We produce and distribute more than 1,000 products across; 18 brands Canadians know and trust, like Dempster's®, Villaggio®, POM®, Bon Matin®, Stonemill®, Natural Bakery®, Takis®, Thomas'®, Little Bites™, Vachon®, Hostess® and more.

In business for more than 110 years, the company operates 15 bakeries and employs approximately 4,000 associates across Canada. Bimbo Canada creates value by being at the forefront of manufacturing and service delivery innovation in the baking industry through the continued improvement and refinement of its supply chain network while serving major grocery chains, retail outlets and food service operations across Canada.

At Bimbo Canada, we’re more than just a bakery - we’re a family dedicated to baking delicious moments for millions. Our beliefs are the foundation of our success, and we’re looking for people who share our commitment to excellence.

We are seeking a Human Relations Advisor to join our team, based at the Winnipeg Erin Street Bakery. This role will primarily support our two Winnipeg bakeries, with additional support for the Sales team across Manitoba and Saskatchewan. The Human Relations Advisor will align HR initiatives with business objectives while partnering with hourly associates, management, and the broader HR team to deliver value-added support.

The successful candidate will build credibility at all levels of the organization and use that influence to support change, HR program management, labour relations, and field HR activities.

• Provide guidance and support on all human relations matters to multiple client groups (including salaried and hourly/unionized associates).
• Provide coaching and training to Supervisors and hourly associates on Human Relations processes and policies.
• Maintain constructive relations with Unions representing hourly associate groups.
• Lead Joint Labour Management meetings as well as the grievance resolution process.
• Respond to hourly associate inquires and concerns and take steps to resolve issues.
• Investigate reported associate incidents and assist in the delivery of any required disciplinary action.
• Draft progressive disciplinary letters and other communications to union representative and associates.
• With the support of the Recruitment Centre of Excellence, oversee and support the hourly recruitment process for skilled labour including applicant selection, interviewing, and offer preparation.
• Ensure adequate hourly staffing levels are maintained by coordinating with operations and external temporary labour providers when required.
• Coordinate salaried recruiting process with a 3rd party recruiter as well as hiring manager.
• Maintain complete and accurate personnel files for hourly and salary associates.
• Support supervisors with facility & corporate training initiatives.
• Coordinate internal job postings, transfers, layoffs, recalls and related administration.

• Assist in leading associate engagement efforts with Management.
• Proactively work with other stakeholders on office related issues and events.

• Complete forms to ensure Oracle and payroll systems are updated in timely manner.
• Administer the pension and benefit plans including coordinating with the Corporate Pension and Benefits team on new enrollments, plan changes, plan terminations and employee specific issues.
• Assist in auditing payroll data, such as hourly vacation accruals, on a periodic basis.

• Assist team in development of training materials as required.
• Facilitate training presentations to stakeholders effectively.
• Ensure training is scheduled and delivered consistently.
• Review, update and implement policies and procedures.

• Processing short-term and long-term disability claims with our 3rd party.
• Processing WCB claims with our 3rd party.
• Maintaining records and correspondence with those who are on leave.

• Other duties as assigned.
• Flexibility in work schedules and…