The Opportunity: Reporting to the Senior Manager, Talent & Organizational Effectiveness, the Manager, Performance & Talent Management will play a critical role in driving Maple Leaf Foods’ success by leading strategic talent initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness. With a focus on performance management, talent planning, and employee engagement, this role ensures alignment with MLF’s leadership values and contributes to building a high-performing, agile workforce. The ideal candidate brings a combination of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and a collaborative approach to enable people and business success.

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 Lead Strategic Talent Initiatives: Design, implement, and execute performance and talent management strategies aligned with business objectives and leadership values. Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless delivery and measurable impact. Optimize Talent Processes: Conduct assessments of existing talent management practices, identify gaps, and recommend innovative solutions to elevate organizational effectiveness. Leverage Technology: Oversee the effective use of SAP SuccessFactors, including modules for performance management, objective setting, development planning, and succession planning. Ensure tools are utilized effectively to enable data-driven decision-making. Talent Review & Succession Planning: Lead senior leadership talent reviews and succession planning processes, ensuring a robust pipeline of future-ready leaders. Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze talent and performance metrics to uncover trends, provide actionable insights, and support informed decision-making at all levels of the organization. Present findings to senior leaders and HR partners. Engagement Strategy: Manage the annual employee engagement survey, including technical configurations, data analysis, and presenting actionable outcomes to senior leadership. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Produce regular and ad hoc reports on diversity and inclusion metrics to inform leadership decisions and drive meaningful progress. Performance Management Coaching: Guide HR Business Partners and leaders on best practices in performance management, including goal setting, development planning, and meaningful feedback. Support Strategic Projects: Contribute to the execution of the People Strategy through project management, dashboard reporting, and other key initiatives. What You’ll Bring: Education & Certification: Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field. HR certifications (e.g., CHRP, SHRM-CP) are a strong asset. Experience: 5+ years of experience in Talent Management or as an HRBP, with a proven track record in implementing and managing performance and talent strategies. Experience in leveraging SAP SuccessFactors or similar HRIS platforms is required. Background in consumer-packaged goods or manufacturing industries is an asset. Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in HRIS platforms (SAP SuccessFactors preferred). Strong analytical skills with experience using tools like Excel (pivot tables, data visualization) and Power BI for reporting and insights. Familiarity with survey tools and engagement platforms is a plus. Core Competencies: Strategic thinker with the ability to connect talent initiatives to business outcomes. Exceptional project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong relationship-building and communication skills, capable of influencing senior leaders and cross-functional teams. Self-motivated, resilient, and results-driven, with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement. 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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