HR Business Partner

Cool Gear International; Richmond; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Disability insurance (STD/LTD)

Retirement Programs (RSP and Pension)

Paid vacation

Statutory holidays

Free on-site parking

Tuition and designation support

Employee discounts

Job summary

Dometic Vancouver is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to partner with management and employees, delivering HR services across management and labour relations. The role reports to the HR Director and is based in Vancouver, BC.

As HRBP, you will think strategically, act tactically, and collaborate across teams to drive value-added HR. Key duties include recruitment, policy interpretation, and supporting union relations while promoting company values and diversity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in a multi-disciplinary HR role.
• Diploma in HR Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience supporting leaders in fast-paced environments.
• HR systems experience, preferably UKG.
• CPHR designation and labour relations experience desired.
• Engineering/manufacturing industry background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide full HR services aligning with business objectives.
• Deliver full-cycle recruitment across product engineering and CNC manufacturing.
• Manage student Co-Op program with universities.
• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to management.
• Improve relationships, morale, productivity, and retention.
• Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Coach management in employee and labour relations.
• Investigate complex employee relations issues impartially.
• Assist with collective agreements and union relations.
• Support grievances, arbitrations, and legal activities.
• Collaborate with HR to analyze trends and policy needs.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

English communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Diploma in HRM or Business Administration

CPHR designation

Tools

UKG

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $78,000 CAD to $88,000 CAD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

About the position

Our Marine organization is a trusted provider of innovative solutions for the worldwide boating and boat building industry, and we recently expanded our scope to lead the boating industry into an electrified future. Dometic has won numerous NMMA Innovation Awards over the years, and we are always striving for new ways to make boating easier, safer, and more enjoyable.

We are on a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionate Human Resources Business Partner. This position reports to Human Resources Director and will work in Vancouver, BC.

Dometic Marine’s headquarters are in Vancouver, British Columbia in Canada. The facility develops and manufactures hydraulic, electronic, and combustion-based products.

As Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) of the Vancouverteam, formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization. In this hands on role, the HRBP delivers the full suite of employee and organizational services in both Human Resources Management and Labour Relations disciplines. The ability to think strategically, execute tactically, and collaborate across many teams, levels, and situations is essential.

General Responsibilities:

• Supporting the management by promoting, communicating, and implementing human resources programs and initiatives.
• Deliver full-cycle recruitment across all disciplines related to product engineering and CNC manufacturing operations.
• Manages the student Co-Op program, including working with Univeristies and organizing Co-Op events that take place throughout the term.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Advise and coach management in areas of employee/labour relations.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
• Assists with the management of the administration of collective agreements within a unionized environment.
• Assist with grievance procedures at all steps.
• Assist with preparation for arbitrations and other legal activities.
• Foster an open, constructive relationship with Union and shop stewards.
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies.
• Act as subject-matter expert in the areas of employment law, Human Rights, common law jurisprudence, arbitral law, labour relations, etc.

What do we offer?

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow, evolve with the company and take on new challenges.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
• Retirement Programs (RSP and Company Pension Plan)
• Paid Vacation
• Statutory Holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Tuition and Professional Designation dues assistance
• Employee discounts on our incredible products
• Company events
• Opportunities to make an impact

Skills & Requirements

The ideal candidate for this role will bring demonstrated success in manufacturing and engineering environment. Additionally, they will have acquired the following qualifications and experiences:

Required

• A minimum of 4 years’ experience in a multi-disciplinary role in Human Resources or related discipline.
• At minimum, completion of a diploma in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or another related discipline.
• Previous experience in supporting leaders in a fast paced work environment.
• HR systems experience, preferably UKG
• CPHR designation, experience in Labour Relations, are strongly desired.
• Previous experience in an engineering/manufacturing industry would be an asset.

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:

• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Sophisticated business acumen.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office programs including: Teams, Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint; and, the ability to learn other applications quickly.
• Ability to work well independently and as an essential part of a team.

Dometic’s Core Values

To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values – Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.

Are you our next star? Then we would love to see your application.

Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

The salary for this position ranges from $78,000 CAD to $88,000 CAD per annum. Actual salary offered will be based on education, experience, skills, and qualifications as they relate to the role. Here is Dometic Vancouver's Pay Transparency Report for 2025: Dometic Vancouver Pay Transparency Report.