The Opportunity: The Senior Manager, HR Business Partner (HRBP) for the Commercial Team is a strategic and commercially savvy HR leader who partners closely with business leaders to align people strategies with organizational goals. Reporting to the Director, HRBP, this role serves as the primary HR partner to the Commercial Team, driving initiatives that support business growth, enhance team performance, and foster a high-performing, engaged workforce. The Senior Manager is a trusted advisor, leveraging deep business and commercial acumen to deliver impactful HR solutions.

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:

Business Partnership:

Act as a strategic partner to the Commercial Team, providing insights and guidance on people strategies that align with business goals and priorities. Develop a deep understanding of the Commercial Team’s objectives, market dynamics, and key challenges to deliver tailored HR solutions. Collaborate with senior leaders to support business growth initiatives, organizational changes, and team development. Provide coaching and consultation to leaders on talent management, workforce planning, and performance optimization. Commercial and Business Acumen: Use market and business insights to anticipate workforce trends and advise on strategies to address talent gaps and opportunities. Partner with leaders to align organizational design and talent strategies with the Commercial Team’s business objectives. Analyze HR and business data to drive decision-making and measure the impact of HR initiatives on business performance. Talent Management and Development: Lead talent review and succession planning processes for the Commercial Team, ensuring a strong pipeline of future leaders. Collaborate with the Learning and Development team to identify and implement training programs that enhance leadership and functional capabilities. Champion employee engagement initiatives, using data and insights to address opportunities and drive action plans. Change Leadership: Partner with leaders to plan and execute organizational changes that support business priorities, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum impact. Serve as a change agent, providing guidance and support to leaders and teams during periods of transformation. Advocate for a culture of agility and innovation within the Commercial Team. HR Program Execution: Drive performance management processes, including goal setting, mid-year reviews, and year-end evaluations, ensuring alignment with business priorities. Partner with Talent Acquisition to attract and retain top talent, ensuring a focus on quality of hire and cultural fit. Provide expertise in employee relations, ensuring adherence to company policies and a positive employee experience. Collaboration and Team Leadership: Act as a key member of the HRBP team, collaborating with peers and HR Centers of Excellence to deliver integrated HR solutions. Lead and mentor junior HR team members, fostering their professional growth and development. Work closely with the Director, HRBP, to contribute to the broader HR strategy and 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: Mid to senior level HR experience, with previous experience and success as an HRBP supporting commercial or business-focused teams. Proven ability to partner with senior leaders in a complex, fast-paced environment. Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of business operations, market trends, and financial principles, with the ability to connect HR strategies to business outcomes. Strategic Thinking: Demonstrated ability to anticipate challenges, identify opportunities, and develop innovative solutions. Relationship Building: Strong collaboration and influencing skills, with the ability to establish trust and credibility with senior leaders. Data-Driven Decision-Making: Experience using data and analytics to inform strategies and measure success. Change Management: Skilled in leading and supporting organizational change initiatives. Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively. Results Orientation: Strong focus on achieving measurable outcomes, balancing strategic priorities with tactical execution. Values Champion: Commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion, engagement, and excellence aligned with organizational values. 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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