Job description

Job Summary:

The ideal candidate will have international experience, specifically Canada, and supporting multiple business units and levels of leadership. An HR Business Partner is primarily responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the human resources department across multiple Business Units. The role provides a service-oriented approach to HR and is responsible for overseeing employee lifecycle management, including but not limited to, talent acquisition, employee relations and talent management as well as ensuring the employment policies are aligned to local legislation and parent company policies.

Job Description:

Primary Duties

Plan, organize, manage, and evaluate the human resources department for a specific group of independent business units
Oversee employee lifecycle management, including recruitment, onboarding, annual compensation, and bonus processes, etc.
Support hiring managers in determining staffing requirements and oversee the recruitment and new hire onboarding process.
Oversee the talent review calibrations, annual performance review, engagement surveys and goal setting process for staff and ensure 100% completion for all employees.
Administer progressive disciplinary action in accordance with established procedures.
Ensure employees comply with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
Deliver and/or develop employee training, ensuring that all applicable compliance requirements are met.
Provide leadership and coaching to managers and employees on key workplace matters such as performance management, difficult conversations, employee relations, and employee development.
Manage and process business activities within the HRIS for a specific group of independent business units.
Partner with the Group HR Director on other HR projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of work experience in a human resources specialist or generalist position working with US and Canadian workforce.
Demonstrated ability to meet strategic objectives for HR and the organization.
Demonstrated ability to manage HR core processes such as talent management, succession planning, and employee relations.
Able to make sound business decisions and data and evidence-based recommendations to management.
Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Effective written and verbal communication skills as well as presentation skills.
Great organizational skills and ability to work independently.
Ability to interpret and implement employment related legislation.
Computer literacy, including effective working skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.
Experience with an HRIS system, preferably Workday.

What we would love to see

Relevant academic degree or diploma in business administration, human resources management, or equitable job experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian and other international labor laws.
Experience in other global jurisdictions preferred.
Certification in human resources management by a governing body preferred.
Proficiency in French, written and verbal, desirable .

Work Conditions

Working in a busy environment with frequent interruptions.
Flexible hours, including nights, and weekends to accommodate global time zones.
Attending and conducting presentations.
Manual dexterity is required to use computers and peripherals.

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