Human Resources Coordinator

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: Sr. HR Director

Responsibilities

• Serve as frontline support for employee questions and concerns, fostering positive employee relations, providing guidance, and resolving workplace issues with fairness, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Conduct thorough, timely, and objective investigations into employee complaints, policy violations, and workplace incidents, documenting findings and corrective actions.
• Build and implement employee engagement strategies to increase employee satisfaction and retention.
• Review and update policies and procedures.
• Provide support and training assistance to supervisors and employees on Human Resources processes and policies.
• Provide HR administrative support during customer and recertification audits.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity through all courses of actions.
• Lead the Social Committee and oversee all employee events, programs and initiatives across the Toronto 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 Human Resources or related field
• 1+ years of experience in an HR-specific role
• Prior experience in manufacturing, warehouse, logistics company is an asset
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Interpersonal skills to collaborate with varying departments
• Proficient using MS Office
• Ability to maintain discretion & confidentiality
• 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 25-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.*