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21 Clinton St N, Teeswater, ON N0G 2S0, Canada Job Description Posted Friday, February 6, 2026 at 5:00 AM Department: Human Resources Reports to: Regional Manager, Human Resources Status: Full Time on-site Location : Teeswater The payrange for the role is $75,300 to $125,300 plus bonus, comprehensive benefits, retirement savings plan, paid vacation, and other perks and opportunities. Food & Safety Quality Level: 1 Job Scope: Reporting to the Regional Manager, Human Resources this position will lead the on-site Human Resources (HR) agenda, further embedding a people focus within the culture. Working very closely with the Operations Managers and site management, and in conjunction with our Regional Manager, Human Resources, you will guide and provide service on all matters relating to HR policies, procedures and practices. Also working very collaboratively with our local Operations, Bulk Hauling, and other site partners, you will be required to prioritize and multi-task within a fast paced manufacturing environment, managing a high level of detail including compliance and local data administration. You bring a people first mindset and understand the value of working as part of a team. As a cultural builder, you proactively strengthen team dynamics, support leaders through coaching and mentorship, and demonstrate resilience and capability in navigating change. Key Responsibilities: Provide daily onsite Human Resources leadership to key stakeholders, management and staff. Provide support and advice to management and staff on a wide range of employee relations and human resources initiatives. Lead internal employee investigations. Accountable to ensure site employee engagement plan is actioned. Provide direction and guidance on local compensation and benefit questions, policies and performance reviews. Ensure integrity pertaining to compensation management across the site, including data accuracy, internal compensation, and pay structures. Site lead for communication to employees including company bulletin boards, app and TVs. Lead recruitment and provide onboarding support to hiring managers. Facilitate the organizing of corporate events such as fundraising campaigns and holiday parties and actively participate in Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. Attend prescribed courses/training. Occasional business travel to other sites and corporate office as needed. Other duties as assigned by Management. Qualifications: Post secondary degree with focus on Human Resource Management. Minimum 3 years experience in a hands-on HR role. Demonstrated effective change management and influencing skills. Strong communication skills (written, verbal and presentation) Understanding that maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality and sensitive information is a mandatory. Self-starter, strategic thinking and customer focused. Strong computer skills including proficiency in Power Bi, Microsoft office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook). Gay Lea Foods is a leading Canadian dairy co-operative renowned for producing high-quality, nutritious dairy products that Canadian families love and trust. From farm to table, our 1,200 farmer members in Ontario and Manitoba, and more than 1,200 employees across four provinces, work together to nourish communities through award-winning brands including Gay Lea, Nordica, Salerno, Bothwell Cheese, and more. As part of its deeply rooted, balanced commitment to people, profit, and planet, Gay Lea Foods proudly invests one percent of pre-tax earnings back into Canadian communities through a national food security partnership with Second Harvest, and the community-building efforts of the Gay Lea Foundation. To learn more, visit gayleafoods.com. Gay Lea Foods is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in our workplace. Reasonable accommodation is available upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process. Gay Lea Foods may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support aspects of the recruitment process, including screening and assessment. We are currently accepting applications for this open position. Thank you for your interest in Gay Lea Foods. Wishing you all the best with your career search! 21 Clinton St N, Teeswater, ON N0G 2S0, Canada #J-18808-Ljbffr