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FGF Brands

Tech-driven bakery producing artisan goods

Human Resources Generalist

HR Generalist & Employee RelationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeToronto, ON, CanadaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Three to five years of related human resources experience in a large manufacturing environment or warehouse.
  • Strong understanding of Ontario employment legislation, including the Employment Standards Act and Occupational Health and Safety Act.
  • Ability to handle and de-escalate difficult situations and personalities.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with teams and influence at various levels.
  • Ability to provide solutions to manufacturing leaders and influence their decisions.
  • Strong understanding of and ability to implement human resources policies, procedures, and team member relations practices.
  • Competency with office software and productivity tools, including the Microsoft Office suite, and working knowledge of a human resources information system.
  • Ability to take initiative, analyze issues, and solve problems.
  • Investigation skills and sound judgment.
  • Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
  • Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

  • Provide an active presence on the plant floor while working with manufacturing leaders and team members to implement human resources programs, processes, and policies that improve working relationships, engagement, and retention.
  • Execute and institutionalize Talent and Development engagement and improvement initiatives.
  • Advise manufacturing leaders on team member relations issues, including performance management, attendance management, respectful workplace matters, and the code of conduct.
  • Support progressive discipline, including investigations, documentation, recommendations, and coaching or issuing discipline with manufacturing leaders.
  • Serve as the first point of contact for hourly team members' relations questions, concerns, and issues.
  • Investigate and respond to team members promptly, following up and closing each case.
  • Maintain knowledge of legal requirements for day-to-day management of team members to reduce legal risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Use and be proficient in the full process of human resources systems, including ADP and Navex.
  • Work with manufacturing leaders to determine staffing requirements.
  • Coordinate with recruitment agency partners by overseeing communications, onboarding agency team members, helping ensure daily staffing needs are met, addressing agency team member issues, and developing action plans with the Talent and Development Business Partner and manufacturing leaders for staffing challenges and continuous improvement.
  • Support location-specific audits and onboarding of company team members.
  • Maintain accurate team member records in the human resources information system and time and attendance system, addressing errors and issues.
  • Troubleshoot issues and challenges with key stakeholders.
  • Participate in and support health and safety initiatives.
  • Assist with Talent and Development and manufacturing projects as assigned.

About the Company

FGF Brands

Tech-driven bakery producing artisan goods

FGF Brands uses robotics, AI, and supply chain automation to bake artisan-quality goods at a large scale for North American retailers, foodservice providers, and restaurants, selling both private-label products and its own brands. Its production blends traditional baking with automated manufacturing across multiple facilities, making naan, flatbreads, pizza crusts, muffins, croissants, and artisan breads. The company differentiates itself by combining advanced manufacturing tech with a broad private-label and branded bakery portfolio, and it expanded its reach through the 2021 Weston Foods acquisition. Its goal is to supply high-quality baked goods at scale while pursuing sustainability, aiming for zero waste certification and lower water use.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Brampton, Canada
Founded
2004

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