HR Business Partner

For 70 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

**Job Summary**:
We are looking for a Human Resources Business Partner to join a dynamic and growing HR team to join our team located in Laval, QC. With the opportunity for telework in a hybrid model, a few days a week onsite will be required.

The following are responsibilities related to the Human Resources Business Partner role:

- Guide, advise and support leaders in talents management, performance management, succession planning, workforce planning, change management, as well as activities aimed at encouraging team building and recognition;
- Act as a strategic partner by identifying labour opportunities issues such as skills and talents development, staff retention and mobilization;
- Implement actions to support and meet operational needs;
- Recommend practical and creative solutions aimed at promoting leaders’ autonomy and development;
- Collaborate with our Talent Acquisition Team to attract the best talent and meet the business requirements in terms of workforce planning;
- Participate in the development of new policies, procedures and programs;
- Collaborate with the Business by presenting KPIs and providing HR recommendations thanks to analytics;
- Manage work-related files, including disciplinary measures;
- Represent the employer during hearings before administrative tribunals;
- Identify, develop and implement training plans;
- Coach and develop employees, managers but also other HR team members;
- Act as facilitator in change management;
- Works in close collaboration with the OD, Training, Compensation and Benefits specialists as required, in all areas of Human Resources management and planning

**Job Qualifications**:
The following are minimum qualifications related to the Human Resources Business Partner role:

- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Industrial Relations management, combined with 2 years of relevant experience as an HR generalist;
- Excellent knowledge of employment and human resources laws in Quebec (including proven experience on how to independently manage disciplinary files);
- Capacity to positively influence surrounding people;
- Fluently bilingual, oral and written (French and English);
- Mentoring and coaching capabilities;
- Excellent collaborative behavior and hand-on capabilities.

The advantages of working for Charles River:

- Minimum of 3 weeks’ vacation
- Paid sick / personal days
- Competitive benefits starting from day one (health and dental coverage)
- Access to a savings and retirement program including an employer contribution
- Free, unlimited, and confidential access to health care professionals for you and your family, through telemedicine app
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Employee Activities
- Volunteering Program (paid day)
- Employee referral bonuses
- Career advancement opportunities and training
- A recognition program

**About Safety Assessment**
Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market. Each year approximately 120 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.