Human Resources Coordinator - Jobs in Chatham-Kent, ON

Job Description

Human Resources CoordinatorDue to the labour-intensive nature of the greenhouse industry, the position of Human Resources Coordinator has great value to every aspect of the company. Creating a positive atmosphere, encouraging and enforcing safe work practices, and developing growth and development plans all while remaining an approachable and confidential resource are critical to the role.Reports to: Director of Employee EngagementReviews conducted by: Director of Employee EngagementOVERVIEW

• Provide support and guidance to employees and management on current policies and procedures

• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Protection of Privacy Act

• Work closely with all managers to resolve any HR-related issues

• Track and maintain any training needs, vacation, sick time, and employee evaluations

• Promptly deal with issues that are brought to the attention of HR; proactively identify employee situations before they become a problem

• Update and maintain employee files as needed

• Complete and maintain all policies and procedures

• Organize company events (with managers)

RECRUITMENT & SELECTION

• Complete telephone pre-screening interviews with potential candidates and conduct second interviews with successful pre-screen candidates

• In cooperation with the relevant manager, arrange the hiring of all employees

• Deliver training to new employees including onboarding, orientation, health and safety and worker awareness training, company policies, and WHMIS training

• Maintain the Temporary Foreign Worker program for the farm (including conducting tasks required to keep our offshore employees’ status current and bringing in new offshore employees)

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

• Utilize the review tracking form to coordinate the planning portion of reviews

• Inform the proper personnel when a review is due, provide a timeline for the review, and sign off on review upon completion

• Attend every employee evaluation conducted (including three-month reviews for new hires, six-month reviews, and annual reviews)

• When relevant, provide the employee with a self-evaluation to be completed prior to the scheduled review

HEALTH & SAFETY

• Responsible for continually developing, promoting, and sustaining the occupational safety program

• Follow procedures designated under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, and the Ontario Human Rights Code

• Maintain membership of Joint Health & Safety Committee

• Conduct scheduled Health & Safety inspections with a worker representative (including the temporary foreign workers’ houses)

• Complete WSIB claim paperwork (Form 7) as needed and ensure a speedy safe return to the work place; manage the early return to work process

• Develop and implement the appropriate policies and procedures; review policies as required

• Discuss safety training needs with staff and ensure workers receive appropriate safety training

• Ensure the organization is fully compliant with all relevant legislation

ADDITIONAL TASKS

• Weekly update meeting with the Operations Manager

• Weekly meeting with growers to discuss labour needs

• Offshore worker housing inspections

• Coordinate monthly health and safety walk-around

• Coordinate with growers for employee functions

• Monthly meeting with senior management

• Maintain applications and renewals of offshore worker permits, social insurance, and health cards

• Maintain employee files

• Train employees as needed

• Regularly interact with employees while they are working (identify gaps or concerns, set a model of approachability for employees, understand workplace environment)

Quick Apply

• Terms & Conditions
• New Privacy
• Privacy Center
• Accessibility

For Job Seekers

• Browse Jobs
• Advanced Job Search
• Emplois Quebec

For Employers

• Post a Job
• SimplyHired OnDemand

Stay Connected