Manager, HR Business Partner

The Manager HR Business Partner plays a key role in delivering Maple Leaf Foods People Strategy by partnering with assigned client groupswithin our head officelocatedin Mississaugato strengthen leadership capability drive employee engagement and support organizational performance. This role combines strategic partnership with operational excellenceprovidingtrusted guidance to leaders while ensuring consistent high-quality execution of HR programs and processes in a fast-paced environment.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by August 20. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Reason for vacancy: Existing Headcount
Compensation:$96000 - $141000 CAD base pay annually plus annual short-term incentive

The above compensation reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. The base salary offered may vary based on a variety of factors including skills experience education training job- related knowledge and other organizational requirements. For part-time roles salaries are adjusted according to scheduled addition to base salary this role is eligible to participate in Maple Leafs annual short-term incentive plan.

Strategic Business Partnership

• Provide day-to-day guidance on people practices and advise leaders on team dynamics performance and engagement strategies.
• Use business acumen and data insights to influence decisions anticipate talent risks and shape workforce and capability strategies.
• Apply organizational design principles to support structure role clarity and team effectiveness.

Talent and Leadership Development

• Support delivery of the talent and succession planning process within client groups.
• Coach leaders on performance management feedback and career development.
• Facilitate talent calibration sessions and ensure follow-up development actions are implemented.

Workforce Analytics and Data-Driven Insights

• Maintain data accuracy in HR systems and leverage analytics to provide insights into key HR metrics and trends.
• Translate data into actionable insights that inform decisions related to turnover engagement performance and productivity.
• Use predictive indicators and scenario planning to guide leaders on future workforce needs.

Employee Engagement and Culture

• Act as a culture ambassador reinforcing company values through communication recognition and engagement.
• Diagnose engagement drivers and partner with leaders to implement targeted action plans that strengthen belonging inclusion and team effectiveness.
• Support leaders in building psychologically safe high-performing teams.

• Proven and recurring success as a trusted HR Business Partner at the Manager level
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect people strategies to operational financial and customer outcomes
• Ability to build trusted influential relationships with leaders at all levels providing guidance that balances empathy judgment and organizational priorities
• Skilled in coaching leaders on performance feedback conflict resolution and team effectiveness
• Demonstrated experience to diagnose engagement and culture drivers and partner with leaders to build inclusive high-performing teams
• Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complexity influence decisions and support leaders through ambiguity
• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to streamline processes enhance employee experience and improve HR program execution

• Being part of a high-performance people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe rewards excellence and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities including workshops speaker series events and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees diplomas professional certification or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

Were a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition safer food and workplaces more humane animal care and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Lets build a better future together.

Were passionate about food. For more than 100 years weve made delicious healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands like Maple Leaf Schneiders and Greenfield Natural Meat Co. Were on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company not just in Canada but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

Were a global food company with approximately 10000 team members. We operate sites in 20 locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico and do business in Asia.Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building investing in recognizing and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace embrace all forms of diversity and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. Were so much stronger when we know were accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers our customers our people our communities our shareholders and the environment.

• Doing Whats Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at.

The above compensation reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. The base salary offered may vary based on a variety of factors including skills experience education training job- related knowledge and other organizational requirements. For part-time roles salaries are adjusted according to scheduled addition to base salary this role is eligible to participate in Maple Leafs annual short-term incentive plan.

Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.

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