Human Resources Business Partner

The Human Resources Business Partner will have accountability for meeting the overall human resources needs of a region consisting of the Hagersville, ON and Oakville, ON plants. This role will provide guidance and support to managers on human resources and safety matters. This position will be accountable for managing the plants' talent acquisition strategy, providing salary administration support, and employee development. Incumbent will serve as a resource to employees for questions and concerns. This position will be based out of the Hagersville, Ontario plant and will report to the Director, Human Resources for CGC.
- EMPLOYEE RELATIONS - Effectively administer CGC's employee relations programs; ensure cooperative and collaborative relationships exist in the plant; maintain effective communication practices; make recommendations regarding complaints, accidents, performance, and disciplinary issues; participate in agency charge responses and investigations; coordinate plant engagement events.
- TALENT ACQUISITION - Monitor staffing trends to project staffing needs and respond to changing labour market and business conditions; work with corporate Center of Expertise to develop sourcing strategies for all hires; assist with college recruiting activities; manage internal promotion/transfer process; participate in interviews; oversee onboarding activities.
- EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT / SUCCESSION PLANNING - Identify training needs for workforce; deliver training and/or provide training infrastructure; ensure effective administration of performance management program; facilitate talent/succession reviews (i.e., 9-Box); coordinate execution of diversity initiatives.
- SALARY & BENEFIT ADMINISTRATION - Make recommendations regarding wage, salary, and incentive decisions; oversee the administration of the Operator Rate Program; understand and promote CGC benefit programs; assist employees with making informed decisions; advise or direct employees to the appropriate resources regarding investment, retirement, and leave of absence programs and as necessary; resolve leave of absence issues.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 5 (five) years human resources experience required, with experience in a manufacturing setting strongly preferred.
- Willing to travel to the Oakville plant.
- Extensive knowledge of HR laws and practices. Capable of delivering training to groups of varying size and make-up.
- Ability to coach employees and managers.
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal) at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to provide thought leadership and influence and maintain collaborative partnerships.
- Strong employee relations focus.
- Strong organizational skills, including time management. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities.
- Ability to work independently and with a team.
- Ability to coach and mentor administrative staff at home and secondary plants.

USG employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families. These include two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage. The cost of these optional programs varies based on coverage level - employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, USG pays the rest. These coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period.

Additionally, USG employees enjoy both a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan. Beyond these main features, employees may also choose from a number of additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance, just to name a few. USG also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity. USG also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays.
- Since 1902, Chicago-based USG has been a leader in producing innovative, award-winning products and systems to build everything from major commercial developments and residential housing to home improvements. USG's employees are committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and quality in everything we do. Our steadfast commitment to the company's core business values - innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, efficiency and safety - have helped us become the company we are today._
- EOE including disability/veteran_