About Ya YA Foods: 

Ya YA Foods is a dynamic and high-growth manufacturer of liquid food and unique beverages. With over 30 years’ experience, we have evolved into a versatile manufacturer and co-packer of a variety of low acid and high acid beverage and liquid food items. We are a family-owned Canadian business who prides itself in its proven track record of satisfying the needs of global multi-national customers. We are a solution provider for our customers, always striving to exceed expectations on innovation, quality, service, and speed to market. For further information about us, please check our website at yayafoods.com

 

A career at Ya YA FOODS will offer you the opportunity to… 

• Build a career, not just have a job
• Work in a dynamic and high-growth company with very skilled professionals
• Become part of a teamwork focused culture 
• Be a part of an organization that supports your future growth path

 

Reports to: Senior Human Resources Director

 

Responsibilities 

• Build effective relationships with varying departments to understand their business goals and to proactively identify and implement solutions that align with organizational strategies.
• Maintain organizational human capital by establishing and analyzing exit interviews and recommending changes.
• Manage and oversee human resources external audits.
• Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable federal and provincial human resource employment standard requirements; maintain records; and represent the organization at hearings.
• Provide counsel and guidance to the site leadership team on employee relations issues; promote constructive employee relations approaches and practices.
• Maintain guidelines by preparing, updating, and recommending human resource policies and procedures.
• Ensure employee relation issues and investigations are addressed in a timely manner for the site. 
• Maintain updated professional and technical knowledge of the human resources industry.
• Work with the Health & Safety Manager to manage escalated occupational injury/illness claims and administer Workers’ Compensation matters.
• Oversee the annual engagement survey completion and engagement action planning.
• Oversee and manage the compensation program and practices.
• Review and execute site-wide bonus and KPI plans for relevant positions.
• Lead and represent the HR department in regular site events and meetings. 
• Lead and facilitate the annual site-wide performance review and performance management program.
• Overseeing HR generalists for the site
• Compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements, etc.
• Compliance with the Company's Integrated Management Systems which includes, but is not limited to Production, Quality, Food Safety & GMP.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Profile 

• University degree or college diploma in HR, employment law, or related field is required
• 7+ years in a Human Resources role is required
• Strong knowledge of Canadian Employment law, HR legislation, Health & Safety legal requirements
• Employee focused and strong experience with dealing with employees’ issues
• Ability to interact with members of the organization at all levels while respecting confidentiality
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Excellent leadership, team building, operational and management skills to mentor and lead staff
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions
• NB: Successful candidates will be required to provide photo ID, banking details, a valid SIN number, and (if applicable) a valid work permit

 

Why Join Us

We believe that the key to creating and growing a successful business is by investing in our people—some of whom have been a part of our team for over 30-years. This is at the core of who we are, what we do, and how we grow our business—as a versatile, automated manufacturer and co-packer of a wide-variety of beverages and liquid food items. In our view, a happy team means a better workforce, a better product, and more satisfied customers. 

 

Furthermore, we encourage different perspectives and celebrate diversity in our workforce. Where every employee has the opportunity to realize his or her full potential in a working environment that is supportive of everyone. Upon request, we will gladly provide accommodations to any candidate with a disability taking part in the selection process.

We are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. This job posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.