Human Resources Business Partner

Barnhart is built on a strong foundation of serving others. The fruit of our labor is used to grow the company, care for our employees, and serve those in our communities and around the world.

**MINDS OVER MATTER** - Barnhart has built a nationwide reputation for solving problems. We specialize in the lifting, heavy-rigging, and heavy transport of major components used in industry in the USA and Canada.

**NETWORK** - Barnhart has built teams that form one of our industry's strongest network of talent and resources with over 60 branch locations across the U.S. and Western Canada, working together to serve our customers. This growing network offers our team members constant opportunity for career growth and professional development.

**CULTURE**- Barnhart has a strong team culture - the “One TEAM.” We are looking for smart, hard-working people who strive for excellence in their work and appreciate collaboration. Join a team that values Safety, Servant Leadership, Quality Service, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, Fairness, and Profit with a Purpose.

**POSITION OVERVIEW**:
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in decision-making processes and work closely with managers to support all HR activities.
- Ensure compliance to collective agreements, company policies, local, provincial and government regulations. Partner with local management in addressing employee relations needs in accordance with Company policy. Involved in investigations and recommending corrective action, including the monitoring of corrective action plans.
- Collaborate with Barnhart's Shared Services based in Memphis, TN to align recruitment strategies and workforce planning initiatives as well as supporting initiatives to enhance employee culture.
- Provide support on people development, succession planning and employee retention initiatives.
- Work closely with management and employees to improve and influence working relationships, and creates a culture of employee engagement, building morale, promoting diversity, safety and performance through an engaged workforce.
- Conducts analysis of local labor market to guide decision-making for appropriate pay levels according to compensation guidelines and policies.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment laws and legislative changes and requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Performing HR related administrative functions as required, including employee file management.
- Occasional travel to branch offices located in Western Canada is required.

**Qualifications**:
Experience
- A self-starter who needs little direction and is highly self-motivated.
- A true hands-on approach as well as the ability to successfully monitor the 'pulse' of the employees to ensure a high level of employee engagement
- Well-developed problem solving skills, with an emphasis on innovative and creative solutions
- Builds trust quickly and sustains credibility in relationships with others.
- Strong business acumen and demonstrated exceptional judgment, discretion, and professional courtesy.
- Demonstrated success managing multiple priorities simultaneously - orientated on driving results.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

**Education & Credentials**
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources.
- CPHR designation would be an asset.
- 3-5 years progressively responsible human resources experience, preferably with unionized employers.

**Barnhart Offers**:

- Competitive salary and benefit programs, including RRSP matching
- Barnhart CARES
- The CARES program is the means by which we seek to care for our employees and for the communities in which we work. To support our employees, we offer free resources, both online and in-person, including some resources available to members of their families.

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