Sr. Specialist, Performance & Talent Management

The Opportunity: The Sr Specialist, Performance & Talent Management plays a pivotal role in driving our company's success through strategic talent initiatives. Reporting to the Manager, Performance Management, this role is responsible for transforming data and insights, including results from employee engagement surveys, into actionable plans that leaders across the organization can implement to enhance performance and engagement.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by January 13. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration. Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Strategic Talent Management: Co-lead the design, implementation, and execution of performance and talent management initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align with organizational goals.
• Transforming Insights into Action: Analyze data from employee engagement surveys and other sources to develop strategic, actionable plans for leaders to improve team performance and engagement.
• Leadership Talent Review: Support the annual Leadership Talent Review (LTR) process, equipping HR partners and leaders to conduct effective performance assessments and succession planning.
• HR System Management: Administer the SAP SuccessFactors talent suite, including performance management, objectives setting, development planning, and succession planning, while leading system upgrades.
• Engagement Survey Management: Co-manage engagement pulse surveys, including communication strategies, training, technical configuration, and analysis, ensuring data-driven decision-making.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with HR leaders, business process owners, and IS HCM leads to configure and maintain HR solutions that support talent processes. Engage with external partners to stay updated on future designs and releases.
• Data-Driven Reporting: Design and produce regular or ad-hoc reports, providing actionable insights to support the people strategy, including diversity and inclusion analytics.
• Performance Management Coaching: Guide leaders on effective performance management practices, including objective setting, development planning, mid-year reviews, and feedback conversations.
• Project Planning and Support: Contribute to our People Strategy through strategic project planning and dashboard reporting.

What Youll Bring:

• Education and Experience: University degree in Human Resources or related field. Three years of experience in an HR function, with strong expertise in strategic talent management, including succession planning.
• Analytical and Organizational Skills: Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable plans and meet firm deadlines.
• Project Management: Demonstrated expertise in end-to-end project management, handling multiple projects simultaneously from initiation to completion, ensuring timely and successful delivery while coordinating with various stakeholders.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong customer service orientation, and the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Technical Proficiency: Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel (including Pivot Tables, Vlookup, Index/Match).
• Independence and Initiative: Self-directed with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise judgment with sensitive/confidential issues.
• Coaching and Mentoring: Desire and ability to coach others, fostering strong talent strategies and discussions aligned with organizational values and goals.
• Adaptability: Proven ability to deliver in a fast-paced, dynamic business environment.

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• A hybrid work model that embraces remote work for eligible roles, helping team members achieve work-life balancecombining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful collaboration in the office setting.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, speaker series events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

About Us: Were a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Lets build a better future, together.

Were passionate about food. For more than 100 years, weve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf, Schneiders, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co. Were on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company not just in Canada but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

Were a global food company with more than 13,500 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia. A diverse and inclusive work environment Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. Were so much stronger when we know were accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace. We embrace a strong, values-based culture Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing Whats Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team ataccommodations@mapleleaf.com.

Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.

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