People & Culture Business Partner

Description

Who We Are

Meet Fresh Prep — Canada’s most convenient and sustainable meal kit delivery service.

As a certified B Corporation, we make convenient eating healthy and sustainable for the communities we operate in. We source quality local ingredients whenever possible, and deliver in reusable, recyclable and compostable packaging. We offer 10 chef-created meal kit recipes each week, with options for many lifestyles and preferences including vegetarian and vegan.

In the past few years, we have collected many awards and recognition for our continued pursuit in being a leader in both customer and employee satisfaction. Some awards include The Georgia Straight’s Golden Plates, 23rd and 24th Annual Best of Vancouver award for Best Meal Kit Service, BC’s Top Employers 2024, Top SME 2023, and Climate Smart. Fresh Prep also placed on The Globe and Mail’s prestigious 2023 Canada's Top Growing Companies list.

Who You Are

• Positive Attitude. You approach work in a cheery and optimistic way.

• Reliable & Dependable. You like to see a job well done and will ensure that things are done the “right” way. You show up for all scheduled shifts on time and ready to work.

• Self Starter. You are comfortable owning a task from start to finish and you take the initiative to make continuous process improvements. You observe strict deadlines and hold yourself accountable for your deliverables.

• Collaborative Team Player. You are motivated by collaborative team task achievement and driving a results-oriented culture.

What You'll Be Doing

• Strategic HR Partnership:

  • Collaborate with department heads and managers to understand their business needs and develop HR strategies that support business goals

  • Provide guidance on workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning

• Employee Relations:

  • Act as a trusted advisor to employees and management on all employee relations matters

  • Address employee concerns and resolve conflicts through effective, professional mediation

  • Promote a positive workplace culture and improve employee engagement though engagement initiatives

  • Prepares documentation, and executes employee termination conversations

• Talent Acquisition and Onboarding:

  • Partner with the P&C team to attract and hire top talent

  • Oversee the onboarding process to ensure new hires are integrated effectively and receive necessary training

  • Build job postings and job deions

• Performance Management:

  • Implement and manage performance management programs

  • Support managers in conducting performance reviews and developing employee growth plans

  • Provide coaching and feedback to employees and managers to enhance performance and development

• Learning and Development:

  • Identify training needs and facilitate learning opportunities for employees

  • Develop and implement training programs that enhance employee skills and career development

• Compensation and Benefits:

  • Collaborate with the P&C team to manage compensation and benefits programs

  • Ensure that compensation practices are competitive and align with company policies

• Compliance and Policy Management:

  • Ensure compliance with all provincial and federal employment laws and regulations

  • Develop, implement, and communicate HR policies and procedures

  • Train Fresh Prep leadership on company policies and procedures

  • Conduct regular audits to ensure HR processes are compliant and efficient

• HR Metrics and Reporting:

  • Analyze HR data and metrics to provide insights and recommendations to senior management

  • Prepare and present regular reports on HR activities and outcomes

• Cultural Development:

  • Champion the company’s values and culture initiatives

  • Lead diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts to create a welcoming and inclusive workplace

• Day to day P&C functions:

  • Can troubleshoot system errors (vacation, start date, etc) without assistance

  • Handles all incoming employee requests, questions, inquiries (in person, people inbox, gchat etc.)

  • Understands the extended health implications to payroll and can troubleshoot billing issues with payroll

  • Manages occupational health and safety cases, and return to work case management

  • Other in-scope duties as assigned

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

• 5+ years of experience in HR, preferably within the food and beverage manufacturing industry

• Proven experience as an HR business partner or similar role

• Strong knowledge of HR best practices and employment laws

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to build strong relationships and influence others

• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Proficiency in HRIS and other HR-related software

What You Can Expect

• $80,000 - $90,000 per annum

• An inclusive, fun workplace filled with fantastic colleagues. We’re a certified B-Corporation and our team is passionate about making a positive difference (and also about food!)

• The ability to work from our facility in Calgary

• Comprehensive health benefits (including medical, dental, vision and life-insurance) after 90 days of successful employment.

• Food Perks!

Please note that the posted salary range for this role may vary based on qualifications, prior experience, or seniority. We are always looking for talented people to join our network, and research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend to only apply when they check every box. So if you think you have what it takes but don’t necessarily meet every single point on the job deion, or if your desired compensation isn't reflected in this posting, please still get in touch. We’d love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.

Fresh Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and prohibits discrimination of any kind. We value diversity at our company and at all job levels our goal is to be diverse, inclusive and representative of the communities we operate in. We endeavour to recruit, develop and retain the best talent from a diverse candidate pool and truly believe that diversity, equity and inclusion among our team members is vital to our success as a company. We trust that in applying for a role with us you value this as well!

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