HR Business Partner, Employee Relations

Galderma; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Galderma, a global leader in dermatology, seeks an HR Business Partner focused on Employee Relations in downtown Toronto. The role advises leaders, manages complex workplace matters, and ensures policy adherence, while driving change initiatives and strengthening HR processes.

You will partner with the Head of HR, Canada to address capability gaps, design organizational changes, and support a positive employee experience in a fast-paced pharma environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• CHRP/CHRL designation or actively pursuing it.
• 8+ years progressive HR experience with strong employee relations background.

Responsibilities

• Oversee employee relations matters and guide managers on HR issues.
• Ensure policy compliance and employment laws across the organization.
• Partner with Head of HR, Canada to drive org design, redeployments, and workforce planning.
• Develop training resources and communications to boost HR process understanding.
• Support organizational change initiatives and improve workplace culture.
• Maintain HR documentation and standards across the business.

Skills

Employee relations

Case management

Coaching managers

Communication

Facilitation

Relationship-building

Training materials

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration

CHRP/CHRL designation

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

Galderma is the emerging pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body's largest organ - the skin - meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin, we are in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story.We look for people who focus on getting results, embrace learning and bring a positive energy. They must combine initiative with a sense of teamwork and collaboration. Above all, they must be passionate about doing something meaningful for consumers, patients, and the healthcare professionals we serve every day. We aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future. Across our company, we embrace diversity and respect the dignity, privacy, and personal rights of every employee.At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our bold ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled, direct impact.The HR Business Partner, Employee Relations plays a key role in fostering a positive employee experience. As a trusted advisor, this role provides expert guidance to leaders on employee relations matters, ensures consistent and compliant application of HR policies and employment legislation, and strengthens organizational capabilities in HR processes, programs, and policies to proactively support employee relations excellence. In addition, the HRBP leads or supports the implementation of organizational change initiatives and contributes to the continuous improvement of HR processes and programs.This role reports directly to the Head of HR, Canada and partners with colleagues across all HR functions.Essential FunctionsOversees all employee relations matters and provides day to-day guidance to managers on HR matters such as performance management, investigations, workplace conduct, policy interpretation, etc.Champions compliance with HR policies and employment legislation, and ensures consistent application across all employees, business functions and organizational levels.Partners with Head of HR, Canada to identify capability gaps and implements targeted employee relations strategies and initiatives aligned to business objectives.Develops and delivers training, resources, and communications to enhance understanding of HR processes, programs, policies and best practices.Partners with business leaders to execute employee relations aspects of organizational changes (e.g. workforce planning, org design, redeployments, etc.)Provides guidance to the HR shared services team on the administration of local HR processes, programs, and policies to ensure compliance and alignment with employee relations practices and business objectives.Supports the execution of HR processes and programs, identifies trends and implements solutions to improve workplace culture and enhance employee experience.Creates and maintains HR documentation, including policies, handbooks, guidance materials, and toolkits.Demonstrates honesty and integrity, and models behaviours consistent with Galderma’s Four Commitments, company standards and policies.Demonstrates agility and adaptability in learning new technologies and business processes.Performs other related responsibilities, as assigned, to support departmental and organizational objectives. Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesBachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education experience.A minimum of 8 years of progressive HR experience, with significant experience in employee relations in a non-union commercial and corporate pharma or CPG environment.CHRP, CHRL designation (or actively working towards designation)Demonstrated expertise in employee relations and case management skills, including the ability to assess, manage, and resolve complex workplace mattersAbility to effectively advise and coach managers on performance management, investigations, workplace conduct, and policy applicationStrong communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skillAbility to develop training, documentation, and practical HR resourcesStrong judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skillsAbility to manage sensitive matters with discretion and professionalismStrong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentProficiency in HR systems and digital tools, with agility to learn new technologies and processesMicrosoft Office: intermediate level Word, PowerPoint & Excel (e.g. pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)Experience with Workday is a strong assetThis role is based at downtown Toronto Galderma office (161 Bay Street) with a minimum of three days on-site work required per week.The annual base salary range is 90,000 - 110,000 CAD.