Sole HR for the Kitchener location for approximately 90+ staffMaintain and Develop all policies and procedures, ensuing all legislative requirements are metBuild and maintain strong relationships with managers and employees, helping to develop strong communication plans and company programs that foster a healthy positive culture.Identify and address issues that affect the overall health of the organization; morale, effectiveness, turnover, absenteeism and productivityProvide counsel to managers to successfully resolve conflict in the workplace and facilitate conversations as neededExecute HR programs such as training, innovation, employee recognition, activities and recreational programsWork with hiring managers to fill all recruitment needs, including posting jobs, screening candidates, drafting interview questions, participating in or conducting interviews and making offersDevelop and implement effective employment-related programs such as recruitment and resource planning, retention performance management, employee engagement by preparing recommendationsComplete necessary WSIB reporting requirements on employee injuries. Work with employees and managers to ensure successful return to work plans are implementedManaged the creation of the JHSC and successful integration into the organization

Build and maintain strong relationships with managers and employees, helping to develop strong communication plans and company programs that foster a healthy positive culture.Identify and address issues that affect the overall health of the organization; morale, effectiveness, turnover, absenteeism and productivityProvide counsel to managers to successfully resolve conflict in the workplace and facilitate conversations as neededExecute HR programs such as training, innovation, employee recognition, activities and recreational programsWork with hiring managers to fill all recruitment needs, including posting jobs, screening candidates, drafting interview questions, participating in or conducting interviews and making offersDevelop and implement effective employment-related programs such as recruitment and resource planning, retention performance management, employee engagement by preparing recommendationsComplete necessary WSIB reporting requirements on employee injuries. Work with employees and managers to ensure successful return to work plans are implemented

Recruit all hourly and salaried staff for Production facilityResponsible for employee orientation and onboarding, ensuring all training requirements are metManagement representative for JHSC Committee, complete accident investigations, submit claims to WSIB and coordinate return to work/modified dutiesInvestigate employee complaints, offer conflict resolution and follow upProvide employee disciplinary action and help coach supervisors to effectively provide feedbackAdministration of tracking HR Metrics (attendance management, recruitment, health & safety)Act as daily point of contact for any employee concerns Maintain and develop company policies and procedures ensuring legislative complianceProvide payroll backup when needed

Bi-weekly payroll for over 350 permanent staff using Ceridian InsyncBi-weekly balancing of payrollFull cycle recruitment using job boards and social media platformsComplete reference checks for all potential candidatesOnboarding, training and development for all staff (including over 150 seasonal staff for summer)Assist HR Manager in staffing all major events at the facility (Oktoberfest, Ever After Festival, Screampark etc.)T4 Reconciliation & Year End ProcessingSupport HR Manager in all functionsJHSC worker representative Co-Chair (certified member)Develop, maintain and review all JHS policies and procedures on an annual basisMaintain employee files ensuring complianceEnsure all policies and procedures are in compliance with legislationComplete monthly attrition reports WSIB Reporting on a monthly basis

HR Manager for all employees (approx. 80 employees)Screen candidates/schedule interviews/reference checksTraining sessions for new staffPolicy and procedure developmentPurchasing of all raw and commercial goodsPurchase office suppliesAccounts Payable/ReceivableProcess Salesrep expenses/car allowanceMarketing of commercial goods to retailersUse AS400 system daily to maintain customer files and process ordersNew product managementPension administrationProcess bi-weekly payroll using ADP for about 80 staffT4 ReconciliationMonthly/annual payroll balancingCoordination and administration of benefitsBalance monthly budgets

Indoor/Outdoor window displaysMerchandising storeStore layoutsMarketingAdministrative dutiesManagement of 20+ staffSelection and onboarding of new staff