HR Business Partner

Department: Human Resources

Location: Milton, ON

Salary: $100,000 - $120,000

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package that includes Health, Dental, Vision, and a full pension plan.

Vacancy Status Disclosure: Permanent Full-time (Replacement)

AI Statement: Carmeuse does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants

Responsibilities:

• Maintains organization staff by managing recruiting, testing, and interviewing; counseling managers on candidate selection; conducting and analyzing exit interviews; recommending changes
• Maintains the work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions 
• Handle all aspects of labor relations activities with reporting and coordination with the Sr HR Manager
• Works closely with the corporate office to ensure all policies, practices, procedures, and laws are adhered to by the site’s employees and all initiatives are integrated at the local level.
• Continuously communicates with leadership and employees.
• Coaches people leaders on effectively managing their employees
• All aspects of talent management in the Company to include employee engagement, rewards & recognition, succession planning, talent acquisition, and other initiatives to support employees 
• Ensures all policies, procedures, practices, and laws are adhered to by the management team and employees
• Provides guidance and counsel to management and employees regarding company policies, procedures, practices, and applicable laws.
• Investigates and responds to outside local, provincial, or federal requests regarding employment and or labor related issues
• Oversees employee engagement activities and assures success
• Responsible for all local benefits and compensation programs and teams with corporate to ensure compliance and adherence to company programs and directives
• Provides training and facilitation to the workforce for individual development plans
• Leads the regions employee performance management initiatives and activities
• Consults with the management team to provide guidance on all aspects of human resources management
• Performs workplace investigations
• Leads local employee training and development activities to include assessing needs, identifying programs, providing training and facilitation, and evaluating program success.
• Provides change management leadership to the region to ensure change initiatives are successful.

Requirements:

• Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor Degree in Business, HR or related field
• 6+ years Human Resources generalist experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role; manufacturing background preferred
• Able to work as a peer in a management team while exercising influence over that same team
• Strong business acumen, consulting, influencing and change management skills
• Positive and proactive attitude with ability to address issues and implement solutions
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Excellent facilitation, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Strong organization and prioritization skills in a multi-facility environment
• Able to travel regularly to locations within Canada and Corporate Office
• Fluency in oral and written English 

Knowledge

• Knowledge of human capital management
• Demonstrated expertise in labour and employees relations
• Demonstrated ability to assess organizational and people issues, provide coaching and mentoring, and deliver solutions that improve facility performance
• Strong working knowledge of employment law
• Strong knowledge of benefits administration and compensation
• Possesses exceptional knowledge of employment laws that have an impact on the company and employees
• Possesses knowledge of organizational development and design concepts

Skills

• Establishes and maintains highly productive working relationships across the organization with all groups within the region and the company; demonstrating respect for conflicting points of view, listens to others, and builds strong working relationships
• Effectively use change management techniques to facilitate change within the region overcoming barriers and obstacles to change
• Possesses experience in facilitating groups and giving presentations to all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts and use conflict resolution techniques and practices
• Demonstrated ability to assess organizational and people issues, provide coaching and mentoring, and deliver solutions that improve organizational performance
• Strong organization and prioritization skills 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits & Compensation:

• Paid holidays and vacation time
• Comprehensive benefits plan inclusive of Health, Dental and Vision coverage 
• Defined Contribution Pension with company matching contribution
• Optional RRSP contribution available if desired
• Options to purchase additional life insurance (employee, spouse, and child)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition benefits including professional certifications
• Well-rounded company wellness plan with incentives

• Company paid time off for volunteering