Human Resources Advisor (Contract)

Get to know Sleeman Breweries

At Sleeman Breweries, our people make us exceptional. We’re a company founded by entrepreneurs, and that spirit is alive and thriving today. If you want to make your mark, this is the place for you – and we want to work with you!

While we’re Canada’s third-largest brewer, we’re also a place where you can get to know everyone’s name and they’ll get to know yours. People here care about what they do and the people they work with.

Our commitment to our people and our values are clear. In 2023, we were named one of Canada’s Best Employers (Forbes Magazine) and one of Canada’s Greenest Employers.

What you’ll get

To attract top-tier talent, we offer top-tier benefits:

• Compensation that’s a step ahead
• RRSP matching program to help you save for retirement
• A commitment to work-life balance and flexible work arrangements when appropriate for the role
• Benefits coverage for partners and kids
• Parental leave top-up for primary and secondary caregivers
• Employee beer credit
• Tuition reimbursement program for eligible employees
• Employee and family assistance program
• Discount program with access to perks from big brands and local favourites

What you’ll do – The opportunity

Position:

Human Resources Advisor (Contract)

Location:

Guelph, Ontario

Level:

Individual Contributor

Hiring Range:

58100

to

72600

Description:

Reporting into the Regional Human Resources Manager – Ontario, the Human Resources Advisor will provide customer service and day-to-day human resources support to the business in the areas of employee relations, recruitment, benefits & compensation, payroll administration, and the administration of company policies. This is a hybrid position based in Guelph, ON; minimum 3 days in office.  Please note - this is an 18-month contract, starting in April 2025.

Responsibilities:

• Process all employee moves including promotions, lateral moves, and terminations. Employee letters, payroll paperwork, benefits, disability and GRSP info updating and related announcements. Coordinate all employment information and related changes with payroll
• Maintain employee records and other related documents, both hard and soft copies, such as benefit and GRSP information, personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations, and employee statistics for internal or government reporting
• Resolve benefit, GRSP, and disability issues and questions or escalate to Shared Services team
• Administer all employee data in the various HR systems, ensuring each system is updated accurately and in a timely manner
• Manage all data and resolve data audits in Workday and Dayforce, front line Workday and Dayforce trouble shooting
• Manage regional benefits administration for all employees; Coordinate employee non-occupational disability claims; Coordinate return to work plans; Answer employee benefit questions.
• Participate in interviews led by Talent Acquisition Advisor. Provide input or advice to BU on recruit or recruiting process. Support recruitment overflow, such as seasonal
• Conduct reference and background checks, prepare offer letters, and initiate new hire packages
• Lead regional onboarding and orientation, run the quarterly onboarding process and new hire orientation 
• Build and maintain strong internal relationships with business leaders and HR Management; communicate and collaborate to leverage talent
• Create and conduct basic training for employees
• Coordinate employee beer program
• Manage vacation entitlements and vacation communications and process
• Participate and support national projects/initiatives as required
• Consult with the business on employee and labour relations issues; Provide advice and guidance for resolution of issues, ensuring adherence to best practice, legislation and company policies; Escalate to HR Manager as required
• Provide support to HR and the business regarding discipline, terminations, organizational redesign, conduct exit interviews, and investigations
• Coordinate and advocate attendance at regional education sessions with vendors including benefits, GRSP, Retirement, Wellness, compensation,
• Support adherence to quality and food safety standards as required
• Participate in the development of company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Provide administrative support to HR Manager
• Build and foster strong relationships within all areas of HR and the business
• Ensure employee has security access, timekeeping card, keys, etc.
• Comply with all policies, processes, and legislated standards. 

Requirements:

• CHRP designation would be considered a strong asset
• Post-secondary education in Human Resources Management or Labour Relations
• 3-5 years Human Resources experience preferably in CPG environment
• Ability to work well under pressure, individually and as part of a team
• Experience with full cycle recruitment would be considered a strong asset
• Payroll experience would be considered a strong asset
• Solid commitment to customer/employee service
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Ability to manage time and prioritize work
• Demonstrated excellent communication and team player

Think you have what we need, but your credentials don’t perfectly line up? You should apply! We know that folks in some equity-deserving groups miss opportunities if they think their qualifications don’t fit. We would love to chat about your skills and experience and see how we might work together.

What matters here

We like you just the way you are. We believe in creating safe and inclusive spaces for everyone and our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee helps us live up to that commitment.

You’re welcome here no matter your sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion/creed, language, national or ethnic background, Indigenous identity, race, colour, neurodivergence, or disability status. We’re an equal-pay employer and believe in opportunity for everyone.  

Need an accommodation during the application process? Let us know!

What we make

Our consumers know we create some of the best beers in Canada from our breweries across the country: Sleeman, Okanagan Spring, Unibroue, and Wild Rose. And we’re growing into new and innovative spaces with our ready-to-drink SoCIAL LITE line.

Get an inside look at what it’s like working at Sleeman Breweries by following @lifeatsleeman on Instagram. We think you’ll like working here!

We thank all candidates for their interest however only those selected to proceed will be contacted.