Director, HR Business Partnerships (2026-9657)

Johnston Equipment; Montreal; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnston Equipment is seeking a Director of HR Business Partnerships to lead and develop a high-performing HRBP team, partner with senior leaders, and elevate the employee experience across multi-site operations in Canada. You will coach leaders, strengthen employee relations, and drive business-aligned HR strategy with a focus on culture, engagement, and compliant practices.

You will influence talent decisions, build trusted relationships, and collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field required; CHRP/CHRL an asset.
• 8+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including managing HRBP teams.
• Strong coaching, consulting, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Deep knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of HR Business Partners; recruit, onboard, mentor, and elevate the HRBP group.
• Advise senior leaders, interpret engagement data, and drive action plans for improved engagement and culture.
• Guide leaders through complex employee-relations matters, investigations, and policy compliance.
• Strengthen cross-functional partnerships with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Payroll, and Organizational Development.
• Use data to identify HR trends, improve processes, and elevate service delivery and employee experience.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Employee relations

Conflict resolution

Business partnership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

CHRP/CHRL credential (asset)

Job description

We are a solutions-driven, customer-focused provider of material handling, storage, and automated systems solutions and we take pride in knowing that your actions boost our customers’ productivity. We are looking for customer-focused, self-starting individuals to join our team and make a difference. If that sounds like you, join the Johnston Equipment team today!

Director, HR Business Partnerships

Lead. Coach. Influence. Elevate The Employee Experience.

Are you a strategic HR leader who thrives on coaching high‑performing teams, strengthening leadership capability, and shaping an exceptional employee experience? We’re looking for a Director, HR Business Partnerships to guide our HRBP team and partner closely with senior leaders to drive organizational performance, engagement, and cultural alignment.

In this role, you’ll be the catalyst that connects people strategy with business strategy—ensuring leaders are supported, employees feel valued, and HR programs deliver meaningful impact across the organization. You’ll bring deep expertise in employee relations, a passion for coaching, and the ability to build trusted relationships at every level.

What You’ll Lead & Deliver

• Coach, develop, and empower a team of HR Business Partners Recruit, onboard, mentor, and elevate a high-performing HRBP team. Set clear expectations, provide ongoing feedback, and build a culture of accountability and growth.
• Champion employee engagement Lead the annual engagement survey, partner with leaders to interpret results, and drive action plans that strengthen connection, belonging, and performance.
• Be the trusted advisor for complex employee relations matters Guide leaders through conflict resolution, investigations, corrective actions, and terminations—ensuring fairness, consistency, and compliance with legislation and company policies.
• Elevate leadership effectiveness Coach leaders on talent decisions, communication, and employee lifecycle strategies that build strong, inclusive, high-performing teams.
• Strengthen cross-functional partnerships Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Payroll, Organizational Development, and other HR functions to deliver seamless, integrated HR solutions.
• Drive HR excellence and continuous improvement Use data to identify trends and risks, enhance HR processes, and implement initiatives that improve service delivery and the employee experience.
• Promote a values-driven culture Reinforce our core values across all regions and ensure HR practices support a positive, inclusive, and engaging workplace.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field; CHRP/CHRL an asset
• 8+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including managing HRBP teams
• Proven success supporting senior leaders in complex, multi-site or multi-region environments
• Strong coaching, consulting, and conflict-resolution skills
• Deep knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices
• Experience managing full-spectrum HR programs and employee relations
• Ability to influence, build trust, and drive accountability