HR Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner

Canduct Industries has a career opportunity for an energetic, people and results-oriented Human Resources professional. The key mandate will be to champion the people agenda aligned with business strategies, objectives, retention, and growth. This role is ideal for a solutions-oriented individual who will bring strong HR subject matter, employee relations, and consulting expertise to raise employee engagement and positive business results.

Canduct Offers:

• Air-conditioned production floor.

• Clean and safe work environment.

• Full-time permanent position.

• Employer paid Group Benefits.

• Company RRSP/Pension Plan.

• Annual Performance & Compensation Reviews.

• Eligibility for Bonus.

• Friendly and team-oriented environment.

• Growing company with opportunities for professional development.

• Starting salary from $70-85K

Responsibilities:

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Provides Human Resources expertise, support, and guidance to the General Manager and their teams in the areas of workforce planning, recruitment, talent management, employee relations, performance management, employee engagement, retention, and employee/leader development.

• Proactively partner with the Director of Human Resources to understand critical business priorities and HR implications.

• Recommend, develop, and administer human resources policies, procedures, and programs in support of business initiatives ensuring compliance with governing regulations, internal policies, and best practices.

• Maintain an effective level of business literacy about the business, its strategic plans, its culture, and its values.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
This role encompasses a variety of responsibilities, including but not limited to the following:

• Understand the critical objectives of the business and help influence the culture, create a positive employee experience, and champion relevant organizational changes and initiatives.

• Support complex employee matters.

• Supporting the recruitment and onboarding activities of top talent including co-ops, interns, apprentices, full-time employees, and contractors.

• Partner with Health/Safety Team and HR Representative to ensure new hires are properly onboarded and records updated on Training Matrix

• Support General Manager during the performance management cycle including supporting leaders in the development/establishment of annual goals.

• Identify, evaluate, and resolve employee relations issues that foster collaboration and improved performance.

• Participate and/or lead any progressive disciplinary actions, terminations, restructuring and change management activities.

• Coach and advise leaders on talent management best practices related to attracting, developing, and retaining employees.

• Partner with the business and employees to define and develop career development plans, establish, and maintain succession plans to promote internal mobility.

• Support HR Representative and Payroll Specialist with benefits enrollment, obtaining clarification on complex benefits claims and supporting and facilitating any claims management and return to work activities.

• Contribute to continuous improvement ideas to enhance HR tools and processes.

• Provide ongoing support and guidance to employees and leaders on HR programs, practices, policies, legislation, and regulatory requirements.

• Support the management of illness or disability of employees related to either an occupational or a non-occupational absence and supporting the business with the development of RTW plans, accommodation, and injury/illness reporting.

• Provide leadership, mentor, and direct the daily activities of HR Team members as needed.

• Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset related to health and safety, employee wellness offerings and environmental initiatives. Ensure data accuracy and integrity within all HR systems.

• Support with additional duties as required.

Education:

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  A post-secondary degree specializing in human resources or equivalent and completion or in pursuit of the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation.

Experience, Skills & Knowledge:

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  Requires a minimum of six (6) to ten (10) years of Human Resources experience in an HR Business Partner or Senior HR Generalist) capacity, preferably within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

• Knowledge and experience across a broad range of HR disciplines including organizational development, employee relations, compensation practices, performance management and employee engagement.

• Working knowledge of ADP WFN, including implementation experience in Canada and US.

• Experience in the application of the Employment Standards Act (ESA) or local employment standards legislation.

• Ability to have difficult conversations with employees.

• Customer focused with proven relationship building strengths.

• Strong business acumen and analytic capability to identify and diagnose pressing business challenges.

• Strength in attendance management, Non-Occupational and Occupational claims management.

• Strong communication and presentation skills with demonstrated ability to write clear, concise, and compelling messages.

• Advanced MS Office skills

• A self-starter with the ability to successfully manage multiple demands.

• Proven ability to work closely with leaders to support the resolution of employee issues.

• Demonstrated ability to invite diverse perspectives, promote an inclusive work environment and support workforce diversity.

Canduct is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a discrimination, harassment, and barrier free workplace where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential. Canduct is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplaces. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, colour, creed, place of origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by the law.