Manager, Human Resources

TreeHouse Foods (NYSE: THS) is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of over 20 production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work and develop their careers, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities, and families. We hope you will consider joining the team and being part of our future.  

Named one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine, we are proud to live by a strong set of values and strive to "Engage and Delight – One Customer at a Time." Guided by our values—Own It, Commit to Excellence, Be Agile, Speak Up, and Better Together We are a diverse team driven by integrity, accountability, and a commitment to exceptional results. We embrace change, prioritize continuous learning, and foster collaboration, transparency, and healthy debate. Together, we set each other up for success to achieve enterprise-wide goals. 

What You Gain: 

• Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period – you’re eligible from your first day! 

• RRSP program with a 3% employer match (with increased matches awarded based on service) and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll!  

• Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days, parental leave and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays). 

• Leaders who are invested in supporting your accelerated career growth, plus paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform – DevelopU – with more than 10,000 free courses to support you along the way. 

• An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of professionals. Take advantage of opportunities to build on our team-oriented culture, such as joining one of our Employee Resource Groups. 

• Access to our wellness and employee assistance programs.  

About the Role: As a Human Resources Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in fostering an engaging and empowering work environment at our Brantford facility, a manufacturer of private label griddle products (waffles and pancakes). In this role as 22-month maternity leave contract role, you will be responsible for managing and overseeing a broad spectrum of human resources and labor relations functions within the organization and serve as frontline operational support and an internal business partner. This role involves leading HR initiatives, advising leadership on HR strategies, and ensuring compliance with federal and provincial statutes and company policies.   You’ll add value to this role by performing various functions including, but not limited to:  

• Provide expert advice and coaching to department managers and front-line leadership on HR-related matters, including attendance management, conflict resolution, and progressive discipline. 

• Build and maintain effective relationships with employees and bargaining unit representatives, ensuring contract compliance and fostering strong employee connections. 

• Serve as a trusted resource, accessible to employees across all production shifts, while maintaining discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive employee data. 

• Supporting the management, implementation and communication of fundamental HR programs, including recognition programs, employee feedback forums, engagement survey action planning, and plant communications. 

• Managing the site’s staffing and recruitment needs, including supporting onboarding and new hire orientation processes.  

• Driving positive employee relations by timely and proactively addressing employee inquiries and concerns and supporting investigations. 

Important Details:   

• This a 22-month maternity leave contract, full-time, on-site role on first shift, with occasional flexibility to other shifts.  

• Potential opportunity to support multiple sites. Occasional travel to other sites may be required.  

About You: You’ll fit right in if you have:  

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business or related field preferred, or equivalent combination of experience and education.  

• Five or more years of related Human Resources experience with experience in a unionized manufacturing environment strongly preferred.    

• Strong personal accountability for high-quality work with a continuous improvement mindset.  

• Experience using HRIS Systems such as Workday and Dimensions UKG is preferred.  

• Proficient with Microsoft Office.