Human Resources Business Partner

**Human Resources Business Partner**

CGC Inc. is a leading marketer, manufacturer and distributor of gypsum wallboard products, interior finishing material and suspended acoustical ceilings. With locations around the world, CGC and USG have the resources, plants, products, and people to build walls, ceilings, and careers.

CGC Inc. is currently recruiting a Human Resources Business Partner (Contract 15-18 months) for our manufacturing plant, based in Hagersville, Ontario.

It's a permanent and full-time position, offering a challenging opportunity for a motivated individual to demonstrate their technical and analytical abilities in a quarry operation within a large corporation.

Duties and responsibilities of the Human Resources Business Partner include:
The Human Resources Business Partner will have accountability for meeting the overall human resources and safety needs at the home plant (Hagersville, ON -400 employees), and travel to the Oakville, ON plant (55 employees) on a weekly basis. This role will provide guidance and support to managers on human resources and safety matters. This position will be accountable for managing the plant's talent acquisition strategy, providing salary administration support, and employee development. The incumbent will serve as a resource to employees for questions and concerns. This position will report to the Director of Human Resources for CGC.

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS - Effectively administer CGC/USG'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. Act as part of the management team to facilitate a positive relationship with employees at manufacturing plants.

TALENT ACQUISITION - Develop and execute the talent acquisition strategy for the Hagersville and Oakville plants while monitor staffing trends to project staffing needs and respond to changing labour market and business conditions; 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 for non-union plants; 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; complete unemployment claim information for termination for cause and participate in appeals and hearings, 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.
- Extensive knowledge of HR laws and practices. Capable of delivering training to groups of varying sizes 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.

At CGC Inc. we go the distance to provide The Better Way. Delivering building solutions for customers worldwide is our goal. Relationships are our foundation. Integrity, Dependability and Innovation are the standards by which we live.
- CGC Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity of thought, ideas, perspective and people. We create an inclusive environment that attracts, retains and values people of all backgrounds by treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence through inclusion, integration and equal opportunity. We are committed to meeting the needs of those who interact with CGC, Inc. in accordance with Federal and provincial laws. Information regarding applicant accessibility may be found on the Accessibility section of our website._