HR Business Partner

We’re growing and we are looking for an **Human Resources Business Partner**to join our existing team - a skilled individual with a generalized background that can support our team in an experienced HR capacity. This opportunity suits the HR professional that is driven by face-to-face employee interaction, aligning with Southmedic's engaging employee experience. This is a fully in-office position; not hybrid or remote.

**Description**

Southmedic is known globally as an innovative, high quality Canadian medical device manufacturer. At Southmedic you will enjoy an open-minded culture that fosters individual growth and career development within a dynamic team. Southmedic believes in continually investing in our staff; allowing you to reach your full potential through ongoing training and development. You will engage with a team that values respect, accountability, and integrity.

**What You Will Do**
- **Coordinate our accommodation and return to work process**; collaborate with stakeholders to develop accommodation plans that meet our legal obligations and provide employees with an inclusive and support work environment.
- **Drive performance management activities**; work with our leaders to foster employee coaching and development through our recurring performance appraisal program.
- **Support the recruitment activities for our organization**; work with hiring managers to develop job descriptions & postings, drive engagement through our internal hiring process, and support the onboarding of new hires to our team.
- **Create training and development initiatives to support learning and growth;**build and administer programs to support both employees and leaders in various workplace topics
- **Drive engagement across Southmedic through the Gallup program**; leverage our current program to measure engagement and support leaders in executing action

**What We Need**
- **Extensive knowledge in employment law.** Understanding our legal obligations to ensure we always do the right thing.
- **Familiarity with talent management principles**; developing effective job descriptions & job postings, building performance review process flow, and effective performance management.
- **Comfortable in high-stress situations**; being an active and supportive presence during workplace investigations, disciplinary or termination meetings, and general interactions.
- **Experience with executing and promoting corporate culture programs**; fostering engagement with both employees and leaders to create value.
- **Passion for education**; drive to educate those around you to increase knowledge and awareness.
- **Formalized HR background;** post-secondary education related to Human Resources within Human Resources, in addition to an HRPA designation or in the process of obtaining a designation

**What We Offer**
- **Retirement Program** - Southmedic will match RRSP contributions in our program that employees can begin participating on their first day.
- **Benefits** - Our group benefit plan covers medical, dental, vision, and other health needs, including our employee assistance program.
- **Perks**- Southmedic employees enjoy a variety of perks and discounts from local corporate partners like fitness memberships, events, and more
- **Education Reimbursement** - Our continuing education program provides financial assistance for training and education courses.
- **Engagement** - We hold a number of social activities during the year including BBQ's, giveaways, and employee activities.

Southmedic is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please advise the Human Resources Department.

We thank you for your interest in joining the Southmedic Team

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