At Hood Packaging , we believe great packaging starts with great people.

We’re a world-class packaging supplier with 20 plants across North America, producing plastic film and bags, woven polypropylene, coated and laminated materials, and paper packaging.

We support each other. We thrive as a team. We succeed together.

We’re currently looking for a passionate and experienced Human Resources Manager to join our team at our Calgary Plastics facility - someone who’s ready to help shape a positive, people-first workplace and grow alongside a company that values its team.

SCOPE OF POSITION

The Human Resources Manager manages and administers a range of HR programs and services covering health & safety, employment/employee relations, recruitment, training and development and compensation and benefits. The position requires in-depth knowledge and understanding of the collective agreement, Company policies and employment laws.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety:

Using in-depth knowledge and understanding of occupational health and safety laws and practices, provide leadership and support to Health & Safety activities.

• Participate in H&S Committee/H&S programs including developing plant safety policies/practices as required.
• Ensure new employee orientation practices include appropriate safety components
• Ensure ongoing safety training programs such as WHMIS are maintained.
• Review all workplace incidents/accidents reports; ensure follow-up on recommendations.
• Develop Job Safety Analysis & Physical Demands Analysis for each job.
• Manage Workers’ Compensation claim files and process including appeals of questionable or other claims where cost relief is possible.
• Review Workers’ Compensation statements monthly, requesting corrections as required.
• Manage company ESRTW and modified work programs.
• Review Workers’ Compensation statements monthly, requesting corrections as required.
• Ensure H&S statistics are filed as required by law and Company policy

Employee/Labour Relations:

Using in-depth knowledge and understanding of the collective agreement, employment law and Company policies, ensure appropriate application of same, providing interpretation and review as needed.

• Assist in the resolution of employee grievances, complaints and arbitrations, formulating & providing responses as necessary
• Ensure regular Union (Association)/Management meetings are held; lead meetings and ensure proper follow-up on any issues/concerns.
• Establish CPAC -
• Attend discipline meetings, document events and ensure follow-up of recommendations with supervisors.
• Assist supervisors/managers with conflict resolution.

Talent Management:

Using in-depth knowledge and understanding of Company polices and employment law, review and take action to ensure employment is effectively managed according to policy, law and regulations.

Staffing:

• Utilizing knowledge of business cycles and/or plans, use a variety of recruiting tools to ensure positions are filled as required in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Coordinate hourly & salaried employee terminations; prepare appropriate documentation, working with Corporate HR as required.
• Coordinate lay-offs in accordance with provisions in the collective agreement.
• Onboarding
• Deliver a program for new employees

Performance Management:

• Coordinate and monitor performance review processes.
• Develop performance improvement plans with supervisors as needed; ensure plan is implemented and completed.

Training:

• Evaluate training needs; source programs (internal & external), arrange training and/or conduct in-house training as needed.
• Ensure that mandated programs are delivered as required (for example, C-TPAT, safety)
• Ensure maintenance of appropriate training records.

Development:

• Obtain information re: needs/requests; review with GM.
• Review with Manager to build a development plan if determined to be appropriate. Present to employee.

Succession:

• Work closely with GM to develop an internal succession plan as necessary.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Using the Hood Job Evaluation program; submit all new salaried job descriptions and any revised job descriptions to Corporate Head Office for review, evaluation & approval.
• Participate in local salary surveys when requested; share results with Head Office.
• Supervise the administration of the group pension and benefits programs; assist employees as necessary.
• Monitor claims, taking action as necessary.
• Maintain the EAP program

General Administration:

• Maintain up-to-date job descriptions for all positions.
• Ensure necessary employment records are maintained
• Understand and comply with the Job Safety Analysis (JSA), SQF & safety policies & procedures.
• Other projects and duties as assigned from time to time

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide indirect supervision and direction to PR/HR Administrator pertaining to HR functions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience preferably in an industrial, unionized environment.
• 5-7 years' experience in Human Resources
• Strong recruiting and demonstrated ability to improve talent acquisition strategies
• Demonstrated expertise training managers and employees
• Demonstrated experience with grievance management
• Strong organizational, critical thinking and communications skills
• Attention to detail and good judgement