HR BUSINESS PARTNER

McCormick & Company, Incorporated; London; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated HR Business Partner to join its dynamic HR team in London. This role involves acting as a strategic partner to leadership, driving HR process improvements, and managing employee relations matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HR with a focus on employee engagement and project management. Join a company that values respect, collaboration, and ethical practices, and be part of a culture that empowers you to make a significant impact on the organization’s success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience required.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical, and interpersonal skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic business partner to internal customers.
• Manage HR programs and support employee engagement initiatives.

Skills

Employee Relations

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Coaching and Mentoring

Education

University Degree in Business

University Degree in Human Resources

University Degree in Psychology

Job description

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McCormick Canada continues its long track record of growth and is a respected leader in the spice, seasoning, flavouring and specialty food industry. Our consumer products division serves retail grocery customers and emerging channels with Club House, Billy Bee and McCormick products, while our Custom Flavour Solutions division serves food service distributors and other respected food manufacturers across Canada. McCormick Canada is part of the world leader in spice and seasonings, McCormick & Company Inc.

The Power of People is one of our five pillars. It has been the foundation for McCormick's success for decades. There is something inspiring about working at McCormick. We have created an unusually dedicated workforce by fostering a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values. Without our employees, our success is not possible. Our commitment to our customers, our consumers and our employees is unsurpassed.

McCormick Canada is currently looking to hire a HRBP I to join our HR team. This position is located at our London office.

Description of Position:

Under the direction of the Human Relations Business Partner II, the primary purpose of this position is to act as a strategic business partner to internal customers and their respective leadership teams in developing and implementing programs and initiatives that support and enable the organizations’ short and long-term goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides consultation and direction through partnership with client groups to establish relevant functional goals and objectives; recruits, trains, coaches, and mentors employees; supports consistent adoption and adherence of programs, policies, and procedures across partnership areas; identifies and defines employee engagement opportunities; and provides input into departmental structure & design.
• Acts as the horizontal process owner to develop, implement, and administer HR programs, policies, procedures, and practices consistently across client groups in support of McCormick’s philosophy and core values (i.e., High Performance, Workforce Planning, Performance Management, VOE, OGSMs, Talent Management, Development Planning, Compensation programs, etc.). Ensures consistent adoption and adherence of programs, policies, and procedures across partnership areas.
• Drives HR process improvement, manages special projects, and implements effective change management programs/initiatives from idea through execution, applying sound judgment and considering global impact when developing solutions.

Acts as first point of contact for Employee Relations matters, including:

• Providing coaching, guidance, and support to leadership in employee relations matters, guiding principal-based decisions.
• Conveying HR policies and procedures, staying aware of legislative changes, and making improvements to policies as needed.
• Responding to employee relations matters through investigations and documentation with attention to detail.
• Directing employee inquiries to other support functions such as our Shared Service team when appropriate.
• Assisting with programs and activities to improve employee engagement through initiatives, change management, and employee surveys.

Support internal and external hourly recruitment activities, including:

• Providing support to Operations Team ensuring adherence to recruitment practices and applying principal-based decision making where required.
• Completing system workflow processes and creating offer letters.
• Facilitating HR orientation for all new hires.
• Managing all work placements, internships, and Summer Student Programs.

Manage several HR programs, including:

• Overseeing Rewards & Recognition Programs, such as service anniversaries and our Power of People program.
• Facilitating Performance Management Process, including calibration of performance scores, talent review, and succession planning.
• Leading other HR program initiatives as required.

Supporting the HR team, the HRBP I is responsible for key administrative duties such as:

• Tracking Operations metrics and identifying trends and solutions.
• Maintaining employee personnel files and other HR records.
• Completing ad hoc employee letters and other written and electronic employee communications.
• Providing necessary information locally and to corporate partners as requested.

Required Qualifications:

• University Degree in Business, Human Resources, Psychology, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of related progressive HR experience.
• Employee relations and investigation experience.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage projects and people, organize, and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Strong personal leadership and business sense.
• Strong ethical behavior and professional maturity.
• Ability to travel to local sites as needed.

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Throughout the selection process, accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request. Please notify H.R. if required.

WHY WORK AT MCCORMICK?

United by flavor. Driven by results.

As a McCormick employee, you’ll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself—to have a say in where the company is going and how it’s growing.

Between our passion for flavor, our 130-year history of leadership and integrity, the comprehensive benefits we offer, and our culture built on respect and opportunities for growth, there are many reasons to join us at McCormick.