Human Resources Business Partner

As a leading manufacturer of nutritional supplements and other health-building products, we are dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of our customers - through research, development and delivery of effective nutritional products. It is our mission to contribute to the lives of our customers, employees, suppliers and the communities we serve, in a cooperative and sustainable manner.

The HR Business Partner will be a key driver in our company’s commitment to our seven core values such as Sustainability (people, the planet, and profit) in the planning and implementation of all actions related to the area of responsibility. In addition, this role will reinforce our company culture wherever possible and set a positive example for others to follow.

**Job Purpose**:
The HR Business Partner will provide exceptional service to proactively meet the needs of the business at a portfolio of locations. This role will be a trusted business partner and act as the first point of contact for all HR-related matters for the assigned portfolio.
As an analytical and client-focused HR professional, the HR Business Partner will assist management in determining their HR requirements, strategize to meet their business goals and outcomes, and endeavour to continually improve the delivery of HR services. Under the direction of the Manager of Human Resources and drawing on one’s HR expertise, the HR Business Partner will provide management and staff with the coaching and guidance necessary to resolve issues in a fair and consistent manner. The HR Business Partner will lead by example to foster a consultative and resolution-based approach to employee relations issues.

As a trusted business partner, the HR Business Partner will advise managers and employees on a wide variety of HR issues, including employee relations, orientation, compensation, workforce planning, organizational design, performance management, onboarding and training, talent attraction and management, and change initiatives.

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide coaching and support to leaders and employees on HR systems, processes, policies, procedures, and programs
- Process appropriate HR information system (HRIS) changes (hires, salary updates) and maintain employee personnel files
- Advise and counsel on human resources policies and procedures, employee relations, performance, labor and regulatory issues, federal and provincial legislation
- Participate in the design, development, implementation, administration and evaluation of human resource programs, policies and procedures relating to staffing, retention, training, compensation and benefits, rewards and recognition, and employee relations
- Support the annual performance and wage review process and creation of new job descriptions.
- Lead the Attendance Management Program towards improving employee engagement and attendance
- Provide coaching to leaders to support effective workplace relationships and increase skill level in employee management.
- Conduct investigations into breaches of policy and procedure.
- Lead special projects and other initiatives (e.g., employee engagement, performance and capability improvement, attraction, and retention initiatives).
- Advise managers and supervisors on issues relating to conflict management, performance and attendance issues, employee relations
- Manage activities related to terminations
- Other duties as assigned

**Requirements**:
Technical
- 5 to 8 years’ experience as a Human Resources generalist with minimum of 2 years experience with employee relations, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- CPHR designation or current pursuit of designation
- Proven ability to practice excellent active-listening skills and successfully resolve conflict.
- Strong influence, facilitation and negotiation skills.
- Effective planning, organization and time management skills.
- Sound computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and HRIS database software.
- Previous supervisory experience an asset
- Experience working in a unionized environment an asset

Personal Attributes
- Exceptional people and customer service skills, with the ability to relate well to people at all levels of the organization.
- Keen understanding of operational needs; willing to find a win-win solution to business problems.
- Strong skills in prioritization, planning, multi-tasking, and time management.
- Ability to collaborate within a multi-site organization.
- Ability to successfully manage internal and external stakeholders.
- Results driven, high energy team player who approaches challenges in a fast moving and high-pressure environment with enthusiasm.
- Discreet in handling confidential matters.
- Commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
- Ability to operate autonomously, but willing and able to take direction from afar.

All Internal applicants will be given priority for consideration for the first five business days that this position is posted. After that