The Opportunity: The Director, HR Business Partner is a strategic, commercially astute, and data-driven leader responsible for shaping and driving people strategies that align with Maple Leaf’s vision and business priorities. Reporting directly to the SVP of People, this role collaborates closely with senior executives and the HR Leadership Team to deliver innovative, high-impact HR solutions. With a deep understanding of business dynamics and market trends, the Director provides thought leadership, guides transformational initiatives, and fosters a culture of engagement, performance, and inclusion.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by February 07. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Business Partnership: Act as a strategic influencer, offering innovative HR solutions and insights that drive decision-making and enable business success. Collaborate with the HR Leadership Team and senior executives to shape and implement a People Strategy that drives organizational growth, transformation, and alignment with business priorities and financial goals. Serve as a trusted advisor to SVPs and VPs, delivering tailored recommendations that address immediate challenges and support long-term business objectives. Partner with senior leaders across the Commercial and Enabling Teams to define and execute people strategies that enhance organizational design, leadership capability, and team performance. Leverage workforce analytics and business insights to identify trends, anticipate talent needs, and measure the impact of HR strategies on performance and growth. Commercial and Business Acumen: Integrate market and business insights into workforce strategies, anticipating challenges and identifying opportunities to maintain a competitive edge. Partner with senior leaders to align talent management and organizational design with evolving commercial objectives. Leverage data analytics to assess workforce trends, identify gaps, and measure the impact of HR initiatives on business performance. Lead the HRBP team, providing vision, coaching, and direction to ensure exceptional HR partnership and alignment with business objectives. Data-Driven Decision-Making Leverage HR metrics and analytics to assess the effectiveness of people strategies, including retention, engagement, talent mobility, and DEI outcomes, ensuring alignment with overall business and market performance. Present data-informed insights to leadership, using dashboards, reports, and storytelling to drive decision-making that balances organizational and commercial priorities. Implement data-driven approaches to workforce planning, identifying gaps and opportunities to optimize talent, organizational effectiveness, and business outcomes. Leadership Development and Talent Strategy: Lead succession planning and talent reviews to build a robust pipeline of future leaders. Partner with Talent Development to craft and implement programs that elevate leadership capability and functional expertise. Serve as an advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of talent management, ensuring alignment with company values. Change Leadership and Organizational Transformation: Serve as a strategic advisor during periods of transformation, leading change initiatives that enable agility, innovation, and business continuity. Partner with leaders to plan and execute complex organizational changes, ensuring seamless transitions and alignment with business goals. Foster a culture of adaptability, resilience, and continuous improvement across the Commercial Team. Execution of HR Programs and Initiatives: Oversee the execution of talent review and succession planning processes, ensuring a strong pipeline of future leaders capable of driving business results. Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, embedding these principles into talent strategies and organizational practices. Collaborate with other HR functions, including Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, and Total Rewards, to deliver integrated and impactful people solutions that enhance business competitiveness. Enhance employee engagement through targeted strategies informed by engagement data, aligning actions to address key opportunities that drive organizational and commercial success. Provide strategic oversight for employee relations, ensuring adherence to company policies and fostering a positive employee experience. Team Leadership and Collaboration: Lead, mentor, and develop HRBP team members, fostering their growth and ensuring the delivery of high-impact HR solutions. Act as a key member of the HR leadership team, contributing to the development and execution of the broader HR strategy. Build strong partnerships with HR Centers of Excellence and cross-functional leaders to ensure seamless integration of HR initiatives. What You’ll Bring: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; advanced degree or certifications (e.g., CHRP, SHRM-SCP) preferred. Experience: Proven and recurring success as a senior HR Leader, including experience leading HRBPs or similar teams. Proven ability to operate at a strategic level, influencing executive decision-making with commercially focused, data-driven insights. Business Acumen: Strong understanding of business dynamics, financial principles, and market trends, with a demonstrated ability to integrate business and people strategies. Data-Driven Expertise: Strong proficiency in HR analytics, workforce planning, and translating data into actionable insights that drive business performance. Strategic Influence: Demonstrated ability to align HR strategies with business objectives and lead complex, high-impact initiatives. Leadership Skills: Exceptional ability to inspire, develop, and lead high-performing teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Change Management: Experience leading organizational transformation and navigating complex change initiatives while aligning with business needs. Collaboration: Strong relationship-building skills with senior leaders and cross-functional teams, fostering trust and alignment. Communication: Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex ideas and engage diverse audiences. Values Champion: Commitment to embedding organizational values into HR strategies and practices, promoting a culture of excellence, inclusion, and engagement. 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 balance—combining 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: We’re 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. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re 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. We’re 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. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re 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 What’s 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 at accommodations@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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