Position Title: Human Resource Specialist
Position Type: Temporary - Full-Time
Position Location: Othello
Grade: Grade 04
Requisition ID: 37040
In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.
About the role.
We are hiring for a temporary HR Specialist. This is 6 month contract with the potential to extend or convert into a permanent position. In this role, the HR specialist is responsible for providing local HR support in four main areas leveraging knowledge of local / regional / cultural nuances and handling unique language and time zone requirements.
Labor Relations in Unionized PlantsTalent Acquisition of High-Volume role (Plant, Manufacturing and related)Manage employee leave of absence processEmployee Relations in non-unionized plants
What you'll be doing.
Support people managers and employees with employee and labour relations issues (activities may include conducting investigations, managing appeals, addressing misconduct, and issuing discipline, suspension, and / or termination)Execute local recruitment efforts, such as maintaining job requisitions, running talent acquisition events, proactively sourcing candidates, and developing / maintaining the local candidate pool(s)Manage candidate assessment and selection process to ensure alignment of talent and local business needs / succession plansProcess voluntary and involuntary separations for in-scope employees, mitigating any potential risks and adhering to local legal requirementsManage in-scope employee movement and contract management, including the updating /changing of personal and individual work dataManage employee leave of absence process, including working closely with vendor, and initiating the leave of absence within the HR system. Examples include Short Term DisabilityWork with the Employee Experience Centre and HRBPs to manage reductions in force /redundancy efforts, as well as employee retirementsWork with any relevant local authorities / vendors to ensure local legal requirements and business needs are adhered toShare insights and trends with key stakeholders to drive more effective / efficient HR customer service delivery
What you’ll need to be successful.
3-5 years of experience as a HR GeneralistBachelor degree in Human Resources or a related fieldProfessional Human Resources certificationGeneralist HR knowledge; comprehensive HR policy and process knowledgeAbility to apply HR knowledge / experience across HR policies, programs, processes and functionsStrong knowledge of employment-related laws and regulationsStrong business-specific knowledge coupled with project management and analytical skillsProven teamwork capabilities; strong relationship management and interpersonal skillsStrong ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with impact and handle confidential informationWorking knowledge of HR systems is beneficial, particularly SAP and SuccessFactors
About McCain.
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Leadership principles.
At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.
The McCain experience.
We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.
Compensation Package: -$58,800--$78,500 USD annually + benefits.
The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education/training, and other organizational needs.
Benefits: At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and wellbeing at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & wellbeing programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Wellbeing programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned to country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit details available during the application process.
Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.
Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain’s Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. You can understand how your personal information is being handled here.
Job Family: Human Resources
Division: NA HR
Department: HR Othello
Location(s): US - United States of America : Washington : Othello
Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.