Title: Plant HR Generalist

               

Location: Taber, AB

               

About Lamb Weston

We love making fries almost as much as you like eating them! Since the 1950’s, Lamb Weston has inspired customers with food they love, trust, and share with families and friends. As a leading global manufacturer of quality frozen potato products with over 9,000+ team members around the world, it’s our business to see the possibilities in potatoes and people.

We are looking for team members with an appetite for a challenge! People who are hungry to join a winning team and help us make a difference in the world. When you join Lamb Weston, you join a community with a strong support network and training programs designed to nurture, inspire, and help you grow.

We are driven by a relentless pursuit of results and by people who think creatively and embrace our values of: Integrity, Teamwork, Inclusion, Drive for Results, and Empowerment. Exactly what you’d expect from the most inventive potato company in the world!

Join Lamb Weston! We bring the world together with our fries.

Job Description Summary

               

Under the direction of HR Manager, oversee all Human Resource processes including, but not limited to: recruitment and selection, benefits, disability accommodation, employee relations, training and labor relations, internal investigation and other responsibilities as required. This position is responsible for performing a professional level of duties as a human resources generalist.

Job Description

Provides day-to-day business HR partnership and consultation for assigned functional team.Recruitment and selection, including partnering with hiring managers, leading new hire orientation, systems onboarding for new hires, developing recruitment strategies and attending job fairsAssist with payroll processing, including managing payroll discrepanciesAssist with benefits and RRSP administrationGeneral HR support for employees – answer routine questions, resolve conflicts, provide communication and resources, etc.Lead and document internal investigations regarding policy breachesDevelop materials for and conduct training sessions as needed, such as Respectful Workplace, Harassment/Discrimination, Code of Conduct, etc.Provide coaching and advice to management on effective ways to administer HR programs and manage employee issues.Leads overall organization of Human Resource programs within the assigned function, including but not limited to, unemployment, litigation, retention, termination, turnover, and severance issuesPartners with cross-functional HR peers, HR centers of excellence and other business support functions including but not limited to, Staffing, Compensation, Payroll, Benefits, Finance and Legal on various business needs.Participate in the implementation of approved employee relations' policies and practices, providing professional and technical assistance to functional leadership.Assist with WCB claims management, return-to-work and accommodation processesAssist with internal and external auditing processesOversee leave of absence and attendance management processesLead various employee engagement initiatives, including employee surveys and focus groupsPresent HR updates and changes to all employees in large group settingsConduct periodic audits and ensures accurate recordkeeping for HR documentationTrack personnel activities like transfers, promotions and terminations.Develop, update and maintain various HR policies and proceduresLead complex HR projects and utilize the Plan, Do, Check, Act model to ensure sustainabilityMaintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation including Employment Standards, OHS and WCBUnderstand and maintain professionalism in all business dealings with all team members, as well as customers and vendors.Comply with all company policies, procedures and practices, as well as enforce them with all team members.Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge and skills.Designs and executes ad hoc reporting, conducts analysis and draws conclusions that aide in making sound business decisions.Performs other related duties as required and assigned

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Certifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related two-year College certificate requiredMinimum 3 years of related experience requiredExperience in manufacturing would be an assetExperience managing projects and change management initiativesExperience with benefits, compensation administration, employment legislation and organizational development requiredEquivalent combination of higher education and experience will be consideredMust have reliable transportation to and from facility, no public transportation is available to the siteEffective and deliberate communication skills, both verbal and writtenMust be able to speak effectively before groups of employees and have excellent presentation skillsMust be proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)Experience with Workday or other HRISAbility to effectively multi-task with a strong sense of urgencyAbility to deal with ambiguity, change in a dynamic business environment as well as conflict management and mediation skillsAbility to develop strong consulting relationships and influence business leaders through coaching and partnershipEffective reasoning, interpretation, critical thinking and problem-solving abilityEffective delegation skillsAble to strategize an effective vision and communicate that vision to others while gaining buy-inExcellent collaboration abilities and able to work with cross-functional teamsHigh emotional intelligence and resilience in the face of challenging situationsStrong conflict resolution and active listening skillsDisplays passion and optimism to inspire others to succeedAble to build trust and rapport with othersExtremely organized and able to effectively prioritize and manage time

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is primarily exposed to an office setting with extensive periods of sitting and looking at computer screens. Within the production facility, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; extreme cold; extreme heat and vibration; wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment ranges from loud (earplugs required) to no noise (office environment).

Industry-Competitive Benefits

Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive. Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:

Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision

Matching RRSP program

Competitive compensation package including off-shift premiums and quarterly performance bonuses

Opportunities for growth and advancement

Comprehensive on-the-job training & development

Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge-type services

Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

               

Job Requisition ID: Req-257202

               

Time Type: Full time

               

Anticipated Close Date: 05/18/2025

               

Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law