Human Resource Business Partner

Weir ESCO
- Sudbury, Ontario CAN

Weir
_ _ESCO is a globally recognized leader of ground engaging technology used in the surface mining and infrastructure markets. From the initial design and manufacturing to field maintenance, ESCO's global engineering and technical teams offer expert support to customers who need equipment for large mining machines or excavators.

Our products are used in some of the harshest environments on earth—from mining hard rock to produce the copper that is essential to electric vehicles, renewable energy and building large infrastructure projects in cities worldwide. We share an unrelenting focus on product innovation and are constantly developing new materials, superior metallurgy and solutions to offer reliable, consistent and long-lasting wear parts.

Business Need/Purpose of Role:
The HR Business Partner serves as the leading HR business partner for all employees at our CIS manufacturing and office facilities; the role reports directly to the North America HR Director. The primary responsibility for this role is to lead and execute on initiatives tied to talent acquisition, employee development, retention, and talent management that advance the organizational capability of the sites.

Objectives & Measurement - Key Responsibilities:
- As a key leader of this manufacturing operation, demonstrate a hands-on approach to provide quality HR support; provide high quality HR counsel, tools, and resources to build capability and deliver outstanding results- Partner with the CIS General Manager and leadership team to deliver the talent agenda necessary to meet all business initiatives and objectives; support, develop, and execute talent management and succession planning processes; establish and maintain effective talent acquisition and retention processes- Participate in the development and roll out of corporate initiatives and strategies- Assist with salaried employee payroll processing via external vendor- Contribute to business plans to determine HR implications and ensure that plans are developed and resourced to support them- Facilitate the development of a safe, participative, flexible, and open work environment that reflects the ethics and values of Weir ESCO- Ensure all necessary employment laws and regulations are followed; coach and counsel on employee-related issues- Effectively manage workers’ compensation and return to work processes, benefits administration, and employee communications- Be a key player in the development of the site vision and work culture improvement strategies- Embrace and promote Continuous Improvement and Safety, Health and Environment (SHE)

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business (or related discipline)- Workday experience strongly preferred- Bilingual (English/French)- Five+ years of progressive HR experience (ideally with some being in manufacturing)- HR experience managing hourly employees- Must be comfortable working in a manufacturing environment- Must be permanently authorized to work in Canada

Additional required skills and abilities include a demonstrated skillset in change management with strengths in influential leadership, building relationships, problem solving, and workplace transformation; high degree of intelligence and self-confidence to function as a consultant and coach; a style that is open, honest, and collaborative; excellent people assessment skills; exposure to and understanding of lean principles; champion of continuous improvement mindset.
- We take pride in providing a quality workplace and promoting equal opportunities for all._

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