Join the Magic

Our Mission

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.

We are more than 10.000 employees in over 70 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3.1 billion euros (in 2023). Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

As Puratos in Canada continues it’s growth journey across the country, we are in search of hiring the following position:

Human Resources Manager

Your Mission

As a member of both the Canadian People & Culture team and the Fraser Valley Management team, you will contribute to the strategic business plans of both teams, ensuring effective collaboration and alignment with organizational and people strategies.

This position is also responsible for overseeing the Talent Acquisition processes across Canada from design to recruitment for all salaried positions.

What you will do

• Strategy: contribute to the operations/business strategy for the production site by helping to identify, prioritize, and build organizational capabilities, people, behaviours, structures, and processes, in line with Puratos Values & Magic.
• Change Management: support the Site in the transformation & change process.
• Drive the people & HR processes workforce planning, recruiting, induction & onboarding, performance management, training/competency development, talent review and succession planning, reward/recognition to ensure that employees’ level of performance and capabilities meet current and future requirements and that headcount needs and productivity targets are met.
• Engagement: together with the management teams, develop and assist in the implementation and the evaluation of the effectiveness of the engagement plan.
• Employee / Labour relations: manage all employee relationships for the site and ensure compliance with law & collective agreements.
• Talent and Leadership development: ensure that the leadership, coaching and feedback culture is properly cascaded through the organization; ensure that talent review actions are implemented.
• Consulting: provide expert advice and coaching to managers & employees where appropriate.
• Continuous improvement: influence the continuous improvement of HR services and processes, integrating employee and line Management feedback towards a better employee experience.
• Talent Acquisition: Lead and manage talent acquisition of salaried roles across Canada including recruitment, interviewing, defining the onboarding strategy, employer branding, positive candidate experience and key performance indicator reporting.

What we expect from you

• Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in Human Resources, Psychology or a related field.
• Professional Designation in Human Resources
• 3-5 years of proven leadership experience in a similar role.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills (verbal/written).
• Experience in a fast paced multi-tasking environment.
• Capable to organize, plan and execute tasks reliably and independently.
• Able to think logically around issues & tasks and resolve conflicts.
• Ability to facilitate changes by influencing others through analytical approach.
• Proficient in MS Office

What you can expect from Puratos

• Competitive salary, bonus and benefits.  Salary range is $75,000 - $90,000 CDN
• Rewarding career and growth potential worldwide
• Challenges in an excellent international company
• Fast pace and dynamic working environment
• Continuous training in management and business principles
• Be an integral part of a successful global company
• Hybrid working environment requiring 3 days in office

We are a warm family company with a historical growth track record and a clear long-term vision for the future. We promote a caring, trustful and respecting work environment by putting people first.  For additional company information, candidates are encouraged to visit our company website www.puratos.com

We at Puratos cultivate an inclusive global workplace, that fully embraces diversity and equal

opportunities for all. We strive to reflect the richness of our customers, communities and society, accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver on our commitments.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.