Associate HR Business Partner — Manufacturing & Labor Relations

Textron; Windsor; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local benefits

Career growth programs

Job summary

Kautex in Windsor, Ontario is seeking an Associate Human Resources Business Partner to support daily HR operations and recruitment. You will coordinate postings, screening, interviews, onboarding, and orientation while acting as a liaison for supervisors and staff on HR policies and attendance.

The role includes handling investigations, attendance management, and development programs. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in HR or related field and 1–2 years of HR experience, with CHRP as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in HR, business administration, labour studies, industrial relations, or a related field.
• CHRP designation (completed or in progress) is considered an asset.
• 1-2 years of Human Resources experience, preferably in a manufacturing and/or unionized environment.
• Exposure to labor relations, grievance handling, employee investigations, or collective agreements is preferred.
• Knowledge of ESA, Ontario Human Rights Code, OHSA, and labor relations principles.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with HRIS/ATS is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support daily Human Resources operations and administration for the Windsor facility.
• Coordinate recruitment activities, including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, onboarding, and orientation.
• Serve as a point of contact for supervisors and employees regarding HR policies, procedures, attendance, employee relations, and collective agreement administration.
• Assist with labor relations activities, including grievance administration, collective agreement interpretation, and meeting preparation.
• Conduct workplace investigations relating to attendance concerns, policy violations, respectful workplace complaints, and other employee relations matters.
• Support attendance management, progressive discipline, and employee performance discussions.
• Coordinate training and development programs, including apprenticeship programs and skills development initiatives.
• Maintain employee records and HR systems while ensuring confidentiality and compliance.
• Participate in HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem-solving

MS Office proficiency

HRIS/ATS experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR/Business/Related

CHRP designation (asset)

Tools

HRIS

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Job description

Kautex in Windsor, Ontario is seeking an Associate Human Resources Business Partner to support daily HR operations and recruitment. You will coordinate postings, screening, interviews, onboarding, and orientation while acting as a liaison for supervisors and staff on HR policies and attendance.

The role includes handling investigations, attendance management, and development programs. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in HR or related field and 1–2 years of HR experience, with CHRP as