Human Resource Business Partner

DHL Express; Mount Hope; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global logistics company in Canada is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to provide regional HR leadership across Ontario. The role focuses on building relationships, talent management, and supporting labor relations in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have a degree in HR, 5+ years of experience, and demonstrate strong HR functional expertise.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of HR Business Partner experience in a labour relations environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead people solutions addressing business opportunities.
• Strong functional HR expertise in multiple areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide regional HR leadership and business partnership.
• Build strong relationships to support local HR strategies.
• Champion performance and talent management processes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Coaching and development

Conflict resolution

Organizational design

Performance management

Diversity and inclusion

Employee engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field

CHRP designation or equivalent experience

Tools

HRIS

Data analytics

Job description

What makes DHL great? Our People! We know each team member's contributions make us the #1 Express Delivery and Logistics Company in the world.

DHL Express' mission is to connect people and improve lives. We are committed to maintaining an environment that empowers every team member to make the greatest possible impact on our business and the world. Our corporate culture is about personal commitment – to our people, our customers, and to the global community. DHL is the most international company in the world and a great place to work. In addition to competitive total rewards, our people enjoy a range of engaging programs, services, and benefits that make it a best day, every day!

Start your career with DHL today…

DHL Express is looking for a Human Resources Business Partner for Hamilton, ON to join the team. This role will provide Regional Human Resources leadership and strategic business partnership to the groups across the Ontario region.

How will you contribute to the success of DHL?

As a member of the HR Business Partner team, you will be a business leader supporting local strategy and people impact to effectively lead the HR function and be an effective business partner/influencer by:

• Building strong positive relationships at all levels of the organization to support your Local Area Business needs, HR Strategies deployment, and act as a change agent to support critical business initiatives and support leaders in all elements of effective change management.
• Providing people management coaching to leaders and contributing to their skill development.
• Partnering with Talent Acquisition and leading the development of a human resources management plan to attract, develop, and retain talent, support the business objectives of your Area.
• Championing the performance and talent management processes in the Area, including participation in talent reviews and succession planning.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for Local Union representatives regarding all issues related to the collective bargaining agreement and the labour/management relationship & strategy.
• Leading investigations and fact-finding on employee and labour relations issues within the Region, i.e., harassment, and disciplinary issues, etc.
• Partnering with our HR Center of Expertise and the Business to proactively respond to issues, including grievances, disability management, training, compensation, development, and employee relations.
• Conducting training for employees and managers as required, i.e., labour relations, attendance management, anti-harassment, and discrimination.
• Ensuring best practices are followed by staying current with labour and employment legislations and HR industry developments.
• Contributing to Local Area and National projects and influencing HR strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Do you have what it takes?

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, industrial relations, or any other related discipline. CHRP designation or equivalent experience an asset.
• Minimum of five (5) years of HR Business Partner experience directly in a labour relations environment.
• Strong functional HR expertise in the following areas: organizational design, performance management, diversity and inclusion, employee engagement, coaching and development, employee relations, and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to lead the development and implementation of people solutions to address business opportunities – strong business acumen and commercial awareness.
• Demonstrated experience coaching business leaders and facilitating organizational change.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments, prioritize activities in a fast-paced organization, work under pressure, and meet challenging deadlines.
• Proven team player.
• Proven ability to make tough decisions when required.
• Experience supporting multi-location operations with multiple collective agreements as well as field sales in a federally regulated industry.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• HRIS and data analytics experience is an asset.
• Potential travel within the region/country as well as the ability to work outside regular business hours as required.

Thank you for your application. Those selected for an interview will be contacted.

All applicants are required to pass interviews and a criminal background check in order to qualify for the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer and believe we will gain through the recruitment and development of staff who represent the broad diversity of the Canadian workforce.