Site HR Business Partner

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

**We are looking for**:
The Site Human Resources (HR) Business Partner directs the human resources for almost 200 union and non-union employees in Canada. This position will work collaboratively with employees, leaders, union and members of the human resources team and will support a broad range of human resource activities including talent management and development, employee engagement, performance management, diversity and inclusion, recruitment and selection, HR compliance, training, policy development, labor relations and interpretation, compensation planning, etc.

**We can count on you for**:

- Direct involvement with senior management to provide information of significant employee relations problems that jeopardize the achievement of company objectives
- Direct labor relations activities.
- Participate in Union/Management meetings, grievance discussions, and negotiating contracts and policies, and resolving employee concerns.
- Protect interests of employees in accordance with human resources policies and appropriate governmental laws and regulations to insure compliance.
- Provide counsel to employees and leadership on conflict resolution, discipline and terminations.
- Investigate causes of disputes and recommends resolutions and/or corrective action.
- Make the business case, gain support for and lead specific HR Programs or initiatives.
- Foster an environment of employee engagement and promote effective human resources practices to minimize potential liability and risk and further a positive environment.
- Initiate and recommend policies and procedures necessary to achieve the objectives of the organization and ensure maximum utilization and retention of talent.
- Provide leadership, guidance and/or training to leaders and employees in areas such as talent development, succession, labor relations and organizational planning, team effectiveness, diversity and inclusion and interpretation of policies
- Direct annual compensation processes for salaried merit and hourly pay increases by measuring and establishing competitive pay rates.
- Remain aware of the latest trends and legal/regulatory changes affecting HR practices
- Act as a resource for employees on all Human Resource related topics.

**You can count on us for**:

- We offer the opportunity to join an exciting growth company
- A full range of benefits as expected of a successful company
- Opportunities for growth and learning
- Encouraging a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that values and respects individual differences and backgrounds
- Long-lasting excellent customer relations, self-dependent working, and a variety of tasks in one of the world’s leading chemical companies.

**You will bring**:

- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or related field.
- 7+ years of human resources experience.
- Prior supervisory experience required.
- Thorough knowledge of Canadian regulations regarding human resources.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and HRIS.
- Strong verbal and written communications, presentation, facilitation, customer service and coaching skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and project management skills.
- Strong technical/functional knowledge of HR practices and alignment with business strategy.
- SPHR, PHR, SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP Certifications are a plus.

**You will get**:

- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations.
- Training platform for all employees.
- Free language courses (24 languages available)
- Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

About us

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