Human Resources Business Partner Intern

Human Resources Business Partner The world isn’t standing still, and neither is ATS Life Sciences
- We don’t follow the trends. Join our growing ATS Life Sciences Systems team a division of ATS Corporation, a publicly traded global enterprise with a proud history, we are helping advance the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. Within Life Sciences Systems, what we do matters – we custom design, build and service critical automated solutions for medical device and pharmaceutical companies. We are dedicated to assisting our customers in improving the quality of life for people around the world. When there is no room for error, and product failure is not an option, leading life sciences companies trust us to resolve their production challenges. Compensation: $72,000-$99,000 CAD per year Annual Performance-Based Incentive Bonus Starting 3 weeks of vacation Benefits package (health and dental) + $600 health spending account Continuous learning and career growth with global mobility opportunities. This position reports to the Director, Human Resources. This individual will provide human resources support for specific client groups and disciplines within the Life Sciences division in Cambridge, Ontario. Provides Human Resources expertise, support, and guidance to assigned divisional leaders and their teams in the areas of workforce planning, recruitment, talent management, employee relations, organization design and restructuring, performance management, compensation planning, employee engagement, retention, and employee/leader development. Proactively partner with the business to understand critical business priorities and provide advice and guidance regarding HR implications. With support of their manager, 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 unit’s financial position, its midrange plans, its culture and its competition. Business Partnership Understand the critical objectives of the business and partner with the greater HR network to help influence the culture, create a positive employee experience, and champion relevant organizational changes and initiatives. Support complex employee matters. Recruitment and Onboarding Actively involved in developing hiring plans in collaboration with business leaders. Supporting the recruitment and onboarding activities of top talent including co‑ops, interns, apprentices, full‑time employees and contractors. Performance Management and Employee Relations Manage and facilitate the annual performance management cycle including supporting leaders in the development/establishment of annual goals, training new hires and leaders and facilitating calibration sessions. 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. Talent Management and Employee Development 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 and foster and promote internal mobility. Administer the annual compensation review process within the guidelines of the annual performance review cycle. Recommend and develop the business case for compensation adjustments as required. Partner with the business leaders and HR leadership to establish pay scale guidelines. Assist employees by providing 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 and be an active participant in global ATS HR initiatives. 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. 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 and prepare for regular internal and external audits of HR processes and policies. A post‑secondary degree specializing in human resources or equivalent and completion or in pursuit of the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation. Requires a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of Human Resources experience