Human Resources Business Partner

**Human Resources Business Partner (12+ Months Contract)**
- VGC000111

Primary Location Canada-Ontario-Ajax

**Drive your Career**

We love our cars, but it’s the people behind them who make them what they are. To market, sell, and service great cars, we need great people. That’s why at Volkswagen Group Canada, we are passionate about our cars and our brand and foster this same passion and drive in our people. We know that the right people in the right positions can do incredible things, and we love making that happen.

**We are currently looking for an HR Business Partner (12+ month contract) at our Corporate Offices in Ajax, ON**

The Human Resources Business Partner provides dedicated HR support for all brands of internal customers by providing exceptional services that pro-actively affect high impact HR strategies in support of a high performing culture. The dedicated HR support will be responsible for onboarding, orientation and training needs of new hires. The incumbent will have a lead role in coaching people leaders and employees on the following HR services: employee onboarding and off-boarding, employee relations, employee engagement, employee development, performance management,, pay administration inquiries, recruitment support, policy administration and implementation of a variety of key human resources initiatives and projects that support the needs of the business.

***This is a flex hybrid model, requiring 2 days in the Ajax office**

**Primary Responsibilities**:

- Onboard new hires, and lead orientation sessions
- Provide coaching to leaders in support of employee development, employee engagement and retention, performance management, and/or employee relations and hold regular meetings as needed.
- Guide, provide coaching to, and participate alongside managers to facilitate performance, policy, disciplinary and other complex issues with employees.
- Work with Legal Counsel and Manager, Human Resources on investigations and complex employee matters, and take action to protect the interest of employees and the Company in accordance with Company policies, related legislation and regulations.
- Administer leaves of absences such as, disability, maternity/parental, workers compensation, etc., and work with third party adjudicators and/or WSIB to establish safe return to work plans.
- Work with leaders to plan for new or replacement positions and secure necessary approvals to begin the recruitment process.
- Work with hiring managers to ensure that those hired are effectively on-boarded into the organization, hold onboarding meetings and consultation meetings with each new hire and manager.
- Full support and administration of temporary contract employees
- Collaborate with Total Rewards colleagues on salary recommendations, job evaluations, market/equity analyses and pay adjustments needed to reward and retain talent.
- Collaborate with the Manager, Organizational Development to promote efforts to measure employee satisfaction within supported client groups, and facilitate action planning to improve employee engagement. Identify issues and opportunities for improvement and recommend strategies and interventions.
- Serve as the employee’s first point of contact to address HR related inquiries or issues, answer questions, and process requests concerning HR policies, benefits, payroll and leaves of absence or other.
- Administer the employee separation process including terminations, retirements, departure information and exit interviews.
- Support HR initiatives that are related to key components of HR strategy such as employee satisfaction survey, total rewards, training and development, and employment brand awareness.
- Work closely with Payroll colleagues to ensure updates affecting employee compensation, taxable benefits, employee perks and benefits are administered accurately
- Support HR projects as needed
- Undergraduate Degree or College Diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field, and/or equivalent relevant work experience
- 4+ years of related work experience in an HR Generalist role.
- Strong decision making skills
- Knowledge of provincial employment legislation
- Ability to influence and establish credibility
- Active listening skills and high level of confidentiality
- Ability to act as a change agent
- Strong time management and organization skills
- Ability to remain calm in a fast-paced environment
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Microsoft Office proficient
- Strong team player, process orientation and keen attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize competing demands
- Business Acumen
- Robust communication skills for note taking and project tracking
- Bilingualism (French/English) considered an asset
- Experience with SAP Success Factors is considered an asset

**What you’ll get in return**:

- A flexible and collaborative team dynamic
- Opportunities for development
- Opportunities to participate in exciting company events that g