Made Better isn’t just a claim; it’s our Dare promise.

Dare has been a proudly Canadian, family-owned company since 1889. Throughout our long history, we’ve created some of the most loved brands in the country including Bear Paws cookies, REALFRUIT gummies, Breton crackers, Melba Toast and many more. For over 130 years we had been located in the Kitchener area since the family’s original store opened in 1892. We are now head quartered in Cambridge Ontario and we’ve expanded our roots far beyond. With eight manufacturing plants and over 1400 employees, Dare is part of the fabric of Canada.

At Dare our dedicated team works passionately to uphold our tradition of excellence, innovation and quality in every aspect of our operations. Our state-of-the-art facilities utilize advanced technology to ensure consistency and quality while meeting the evolving needs of our consumers and customers.

In this newly created position, you will provide support to in several areas including employee relations, maintenance of employee records and HRIS data, attendance management, benefits, pension, ensuring that company policies, procedures and Collective Agreements are followed.  Integrity, attention to detail, strong customer service and interpersonal skills are all crucial for this role.

• Provide daily support and guidance to employees as it relates to corporate and company HR policies, Collective Agreements along with compliance with applicable legislation  
• Benefit administration - including adding new hires, answering inquires from staff, status changes, monthly billings and other administrative duties.
• Enter, update and review information in the HRIS system (Dayforce) in a timely and accurate manner 
• Work closely with the payroll team to ensure that weekly and bi-weekly payrolls are correct
• Develop and provide monthly reports, as requested.
• Collaborate and participate in process improvement and projects
• Prepare and deliver training for when necessary

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• Successful completion of a post secondary degree or diploma in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration or equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• Minimum one (1) to three (3) HR Generalist experience. 
• Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task and prioritize workloads
• Work independently and in a team environment
• Able to work with frequent interruptions and process changes while ensuring system updates are completed by the appropriate deadlines.
• Familiar with HRIS systems (Dayforce) and MS Office Suite
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Preference will be given to those who are bi-lingual in French (written and spoken)

Total Rewards Package: Our Total Rewards package reflects the investment we make in our employees to help them and their families achieve their well-being goals. Total Rewards at Dare Foods includes a competitive base salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits and retirement programs. In addition, we offer paid time off, career development opportunities as well as reward and recognition programs.

At Dare Foods Limited, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive, accessible, equal-opportunity environment that welcomes all individuals from all backgrounds because we know it will make our company a better place to work. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. 

We want to thank all candidates in advance for their interest; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we cannot confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.