Human Resources Manager (13 Month Contract)

Estimated start date April 7, 2014

.About VEGA

Vega is a high-growth, natural health food and supplement company on Profit Magazine’s Profit 100 list of fastest growing companies the last five years with a passion for people. Our premium, award-winning brand is at the forefront of the plant-based, whole food revolution. Named one of Canada’s Best Workplaces in Canada for 2013, we honor a triple bottom line approach to business placing emphasis on people, planet and performance. Join a great team atmosphere with a driven, vivacious group of people.

Overview

Vega has a 13 month maternity leave contract available for a Human Resources Manager at Vega’s head office in Burnaby, BC. Reporting to the VP of Corporate Services, the Human Resources Manager oversees all HR operations for Canada and the US. You value integrity; you take ownership; and you show initiative in everything you do.  You not only love our culture, but contribute to it. Health and fitness is not something you read about, but something you live.

Key Responsibilities

Compensation & Benefits

• Manage Vega’s compensation levels and ranges
• Analyze and modify compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs
• Manage the annual Performance Review and Merit Increase Program
• Provide advice and guidance to managers on compensation
• Oversee the Quarterly Goal Setting & Bonus program and the payroll and benefits function

Recruitment & On-Boarding

• Oversee all recruitment and on boarding activities as completed by the HR Coordinator
• Advise and support managers with recruiting and staffing logistics
• Support managers with the creation of new hire initial on boarding and training programs

Learning & Development

• Manage and provide support for the annual Coaching and Career Development program
• Assists in the development of training programs, training objectives, plans, policies and procedures

Communication & Engagement

• Manage and conduct iThrive Goal Setting sessions
• Manage the iThrive Social Media Engagement and Recognition programs
• Manage and provide analysis/results for the Vega Viewpoint employee engagement program
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver effective and efficient HR solutions
• Participate in creating  a culture where people are engaged, empowered, and have the opportunity to do what they do best every day

Employee Relations

• Advise and coach managers on employee relations issues, performance improvement, disciplinary action, and terminations
• Oversee the employee off boarding process as performed by the HR Coordinator
• Support and provide advice to employees with questions and concerns

Continuous Improvements

• Manage direct reports to optimize performance, including day-to-day coaching and long term development (1 HR Coordinator and 1 Payroll/Benefits Administrator)
• Oversee the preparation of HR metric reports and analyze by summarizing data and trends
• Develop and maintain a network of external contacts to maintain awareness of HR best practices and benchmark Vega’s HR practices against other top companies
• Ensure ongoing process improvement in all aspects of HR
• Research and recommend HR related programs and improvements
• Ensure legislative compliance in HR, payroll, and workplace safety
• Prepare, review and submit all employer award applications

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience with at least 1 year leading a team
• Degree or Diploma specializing in HR or suitable combination of education and experience
• Experience managing payroll and benefits is a strong asset
• Solid leadership skills with the ability to manage directly reporting staff and provide specialized guidance and expertise to all levels of the organization
• Excellent communication skills and ability to quickly establish credibility and build relationships based on trust
• Excellent working knowledge of HR best practices and methodologies
• Strong employee relations experience is required, including conflict resolution, performance improvement, and terminations
• Knowledge of the theories, principles, practices, methods, and techniques used for  compensation and benefits
• Proven ability to analyze problems, identify key information and issues, interpret data and determine implications, provide recommendations, and effectively resolve
• Superior ability to work successfully in a team environment and independently
• Actively develops and maintains a network of external contacts to maintain awareness of HR best practices
• Sound project management skills with the ability to shape and implement change

VEGA “Must Haves”

• You have an unrelenting desire to achieve
• You are successful and happy in all areas of your life
• The outdoors isn’t just the place between your car and house
• You have a sense of humour and passion for health and wellness
• You love to have fun, but take your responsibilities seriously
• You live the Vega brand

Benefits of Working for Vega

• Competitive compensation plan
• Open Book Management
• Healthy food and smoothies provided
• In house Kitchen Chef to prepare daily lunches
• Monthly Vega product at no cost
• Performance Bonuses
• Group MSP – 100% coverage
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Flexible Extended Health/Dental Plan
• Fitness Subsidy

Let your journey begin…

If you smiled and are motivated by this posting, we want to hear from you. Contact Angela Hutchinson and let your journey begin! Send your resume with Human Resources Manager in the subject line to careers@myvega.com. Application closing date is February 14, 2014, after which all applications will be reviewed and only successful candidates will be contacted to move forward to the next stage in the hiring process.