People & Culture Manager

Position: ​​​Manager, People & Culture ​​​ Reports to: ​VP, People & Corporate

We are looking for a Manager, People & Culture to join our People & Culture team! Our ​​​Manager, People & Culture​​​ will champion our company culture initiatives and ensure the effective delivery of services to employee groups at One-Degree Organics.

Opportunities

In this role, you will have a significant hand in developing and executing an effective strategy that promotes One Degree as an employer of choice! The primary challenge is to ​help us continue to build the foundation of a progressive People & Culture practice within this hyper-growth, family-owned organization​. You must be resourceful and demonstrate a solutions-based approach to the important work you are leading, as well as excellent leadership and coaching skills. You will have the opportunity to lead a team, drive change, and further develop your skills working on challenging and exciting projects!

Here is who you are…

Drive & motivation

• You ​are passionate about your work and dedicated to demonstrating the value of People & Culture to the organization​

• You ​thrive on unpacking the challenges and working collaboratively with stakeholders on solutions rooted in best practices​

• You ​wake up every day with a renewed energy to tackle the challenges and deliver solutions​

• You are energized by interacting and dealing with people

• You ​want to be an integral part of a Company that is crushing it in the Natural Foods category​

• You are passionate about healthy living and values which align with One Degree

Character & Abilities

• You ​​are a catalyst for change in the organization with a focus on achieving healthy outcomes ​​

• You can see the bigger picture and interpret that into constructive tactical initiatives

• You ​are somebody who plays well with others and likes to have a healthy bit of fun in their work​

• You ​are confident in your abilities and passionate in your pursuits​

• You are a strong leader with great project management capabilities

• You are able to influence and build meaningful relationships

Knowledge & skills

• You ​combine great empathy for people while always looking for the win-win business outcome​

• You are well-versed and skilled in many different areas of People & Culture

• You have strong knowledge and understanding of BC Employment Standards legislation

• You have strong leadership and coaching skills

• You have great presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal

Experience

• You have 5+ years of progressive experience working in Human Resource or related experience

• You ​have a Degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field​

• You have experience working in a culturally diverse work environment

• You have experience leading and developing a team

Nice-to-Have

• ​​CPHR or relevant professional designation

• ​You have experience working in a food manufacturing facility

• ​You have experience supporting US-based employees​

things you will do…

• ​​Support current, and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation, and preservation of the organizational culture at One Degree

• ​​Act as an ambassador of the People & Culture mission in all aspects of your work​

• ​​Provide excellent guidance and coaching to your customer groups

• ​Work closely with the Sr Director, People & Culture to align on all initiatives related to the overall talent acquisition strategy, onboarding, strategic compensation initiatives, talent & organizational development, performance management, engagement, and other people & culture focused activities.

• ​Partner with the Sr Director, People & Culture and Finance to develop policies and streamline existing processes​

• ​Serve as a people advocate and maintain collaborative rapport with employee leadership

• ​Oversee various learning & development initiatives and provide ongoing coaching to the team

• ​Actively partner with key stakeholders to forecast needs related to manpower and organizational planning

• ​Consult with managers/supervisors on employee issues and oversee effective corrective action process

• ​Participate in annual compensation reviews and guide potential changes ​

OTHER …

• ​​You may work on occasion at varied times as the job requires​

• Committees: Culture Club