HR Business Partner

Prysmian; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in cable systems is seeking a Human Resource Business Partner for their Prescott Plant. This position requires extensive HR experience, focusing on implementing best practices in employee relations and talent management. The successful candidate will collaborate with leadership, manage recruitments, and guide HR initiatives to support workforce engagement. A strong background in HR within manufacturing is essential. The role offers competitive compensation and benefits, embodying a commitment to continuous improvement and diversity.

Benefits

Flexible group insurance

Access to Virtual Healthcare

Life and disability coverage

Retirement savings program

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Five years of HR generalist experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience partnering with leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop HR programs and policies.
• Oversee facility communications and engagement activities.
• Manage recruitment efforts alongside the Talent Acquisition team.
• Ensure HR procedures and initiatives are applied effectively.
• Coach plant HR Generalist for efficient team functioning.

Skills

HR service delivery improvement

Relationship building

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of Ontario employment standards

Communication skills

Education

College degree or BS/BA in Human Resource Management

Relevant HR accreditation

Job description

About Prysmian

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, the company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video, and data transmission for the telecommunication sector.

Work Location

Prescott, Ontario

Work Schedule

Monday to Friday (day shift)

Compensation

Prysmian is committed to offering a competitive total rewards package to attract, retain, and motivate our talent. This includes a competitive base salary aligned with the relevant market and results‑based variable compensation that rewards performance. Our salary range for this role is $87,000 - $117,000, reflecting the anticipated base salary for a fully qualified candidate at the time of posting. Actual pay will be determined based on skills, experience, internal equity, and market conditions.

Prysmian Flex Benefits

• Flexible group insurance plan for Extended Health, Prescription Drugs and Dental
• Access to Virtual Healthcare for you and your immediate family
• Life, AD&D, Short Term & Long-Term Disability coverage
• Retirement savings program (defined contribution) with employer contribution and match up to 8%.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program

Additionally, Prysmian offers an Employee Share Purchase program (YES), wellness benefits and employee discounts.

Position Summary

Reporting to Senior Manager Human Resources Canada, the Prescott Plant Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP) brings a passion for people excellence and continuous improvement together with a solid manufacturing experience. He or she is responsible for managing and overseeing all HR activities at the facility and providing strategic HR guidance to Operations leadership at the plant. The HRBP guides the effective and efficient implementation of HR best practices including employee relations, talent management, staffing and communications.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate, inspire, lead and work with the leadership team to develop, support and evaluate programs, processes and policies that ensure our Prysmian’s values are embraced and lived by all team members.
• Responsible for delivering facility communications that includes formal meetings, informal small group meetings, focus group, surveys, and related activities that drive engagement activities throughout the organization.
• Innovate and integrate HR practices around critical business needs, minimizing disruption to the manufacturing environment.
• Ensure application of corporate and local human resource procedures, practices and initiatives.
• Together with the Regional Talent Acquisition team, manage the recruitment of different types of positions within the organization locally and support sourcing, interviewing and onboarding.
• Lead and coach the plant HR Generalist and ensure an effective and efficient functioning of the HR team on site.
• As an active member of the HR Canada Team, contribute to the development of HR excellence in Prysmian Canada.

Knowledge And Skill Requirements

• Desire to drive continuous improvement of HR service delivery.
• Ability to build relationships with all levels of the organization.
• Experience of building HR and people solutions with a bottom-line result.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Solid understanding of Ontario employment standards and other relevant legislation.
• Communication (written and oral) and influencing skills to support and drive organizational change.

Education

• College degree or BS/BA in Human Resource Management or related field.
• Relevant HR accreditation

Experience

• Five years of Human Resource generalist experience in a demanding manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated successful partnership with leadership teams in a challenging and fast-paced environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian's commitments.

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